President Trump Takes Credit for Steep Crime Rate Declines
Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term.
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nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Woman Charged With Vandalizing World War II Memorial
Two felony charges have been filed against a Kentucky woman after spray paint appeared on the memorial in the capital.
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nytimes.com
14.08.2026
Burnham won’t fix our prisons crisis until he dares to be honest with the public about crime | Polly Toynbee
Most crime figures have drastically fallen, but people don’t believe it. It’s no wonder when politicians whip up emotions and attempt to bend the lawAn astounding change is happening to life in Englan
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
The practice would align the United States more closely with countries like China and Russia, where spy agencies have long relied on private-sector hackers to help with national security missions.
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nytimes.com
13.08.2026
U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.
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nytimes.com
13.08.2026
Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands
The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns.
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bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
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bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.
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nytimes.com
10.06.2026
How to Get a Pardon in Trump’s Washington
Fast-talking lawyers and lobbyists promise to get white-collar criminals out of jail — for a fee.
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nytimes.com
21.05.2026
Robert Woodson, Leader of the Black Conservative Movement, Dies at 89
A veteran community activist, he believed self-reliance — rather than affirmative action or government help — was the way to fight racism, poverty and crime.
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nytimes.com
21.05.2026
Prosecutor Is Charged With Stealing Sealed Report on Trump Documents Case
Prosecutors accused Carmen Lineberger of emailing records related to Jack Smith’s investigation to a personal account, charging her with a felony punishable with 20 years in prison.
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nytimes.com
21.05.2026
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
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bbc.com
19.05.2026
In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.
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nytimes.com
16.05.2026
Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.
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nytimes.com
16.05.2026
Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain fro
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nytimes.com
16.05.2026
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
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nytimes.com
15.05.2026
Supreme Court Wrangles With Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Suspects
Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
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nytimes.com
27.04.2026
Hotel Where Reagan Was Shot in 1981 Becomes a Crime Scene Again
The Washington Hilton was the site of an assassination attempt against the 40th president.
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nytimes.com
26.04.2026
The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
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nytimes.com
12.04.2026
Manhattan DA Opens Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Assault Allegations
The Manhattan district attorney’s office is examining a claim that Representative Eric Swalwell, a candidate for governor in California, assaulted a woman in New York City in 2024.
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nytimes.com
12.04.2026