RT Lauren Chen (@TheLaurenChen)Poverty does not cause crime.Poverty does not make you stab an innocent bystander multiple times in the neck.There are Asian countries where people live on dollars a day and they are still safer than any American city.Just stop with the excuses. ...

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I looked into this for a bit and it's absolutely wildyoung Ukrainian girl flees to USA from war, sits on USA subway, and random guy out of nowhere stabs her in the neck 3x and kills heri) almost no news articles show up if you search for the girlii) Google autocomplete hides her nameiii) almost 0 big media outlets have picked it upsuper weirdvittorio (@IterIntellectus):I keep thinking about this and i genuinely don’t think any functioning society should allow individuals like these to be alive https://t.co/ ...

Government Funding & Potential Shutdown - The discussion revolves around funding the government and avoiding a shutdown, with only 2 out of 12 appropriations bills passed [8][9] - A continuing resolution (CR) is likely needed to fund the government, requiring bipartisan support, which is challenging due to disagreements on White House adherence to agreements and oversight [9][10][11] - A government shutdown is already impacting essential services like cancer research at the NIH and weather forecasting at NOAA [22] - The focus should be on preventing further shutdowns and restoring agencies to full strength, rather than political maneuvering [24] Political Challenges & Partisanship - Partisan divisions hinder progress on funding and addressing critical issues [7][9] - The executive branch's adherence to laws passed by Congress is questioned [4][11] - A lack of trust weakens negotiations and makes agreements harder to reach [19][20] - The radical approach of the executive branch necessitates Democrats to defend the rule of law and the Constitution [14] Crime & Law Enforcement - The discussion includes concerns about the federal response to crime and the potential dangers of federalizing law enforcement [1][2] - There are concerns that bringing in federal troops could erode trust between law enforcement and communities [2] - Law enforcement in Chicago is reportedly experiencing a collapse in domestic violence reporting due to a lack of trust [3]

when you lose. Look, I have an obligation. This isn't a political thing.Uh I have an obligation. >> President Trump says he's ready to send the military into Chicago. Calling it an obligation there.Can he actually do it. What's the legal authority. Joining us now, NBC News senior White House correspondent Gabe Gutierrez. NBC News senior national and political correspondent Jacob Soof been covering immigration for us.And former acting vice chief of the National Guard, Bureau Major General Randy Manor. Gabe, ...

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So, we're making a determination now. Do we go to Chicago or we do we go to a place like New Orleans where we have a great governor, Jeff Landry, who wants us to come in and straighten out a very nice section of this country that's become quite, you know, quite tough, quite bad. So, we're going to be going to uh maybe Louisiana, and you have New Orleans, which has a crime problem.We'll straighten that out in about two weeks. We could straighten out Chicago. All they have to do is ask us.The politicians are ...

So, we're making a determination now. Do we go to Chicago or we do we go to a place like New Orleans where we have a great governor, Jeff Landry, who wants us to come in and straighten out a very nice section of this country that's become quite, you know, quite tough, quite bad. So, we're going to be going to uh maybe Louisiana, and you have New Orleans, which has a crime problem.We'll straighten that out in about two weeks. It'll take us two weeks. Easier than DC. ...

Crime & Law Enforcement - The White House claims a US military strike killed 11 members of the Trend Ara gang, designated a foreign terrorist organization, for allegedly smuggling drugs from Venezuela [1] - President Trump appears poised to expand military use to combat crime, considering sending the National Guard to Chicago [1] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker anticipates increased federal immigration enforcement in Chicago, possibly linked to Mexican Independence Day celebrations [1] - A federal judge in California ruled against President Trump's mobilization of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles, cautioning against creating a national police force [1] - Chicago Mayor Johnson proposed a partnership with the federal government to address the flow of illegal firearms into the city from red states [2] - The Wall Street Journal editorial board argues that most Americans prefer police over soldiers in the streets, highlighting the risk of federal intervention over the objections of elected governors [6][7] - Legal experts suggest the President needs legal authority, such as a declared emergency due to rebellion or insurrection, to deploy the National Guard in cities like Chicago [10][11] - Federal law enforcement agents are authorized to protect federal property, but proactive arrests outside of protecting federal assets have been deemed an improper use of authority [16] - Discussions highlight the potential for Democrats to advocate for increased local policing, referencing Bill Clinton's 1994 initiative to add 100,000 cops on the street [17][19] - Violent crime in America has decreased significantly since its peak in 1991, with approximately 750,000 violent crimes per 100,000 people then, now about half that [20]

Government Intervention & Public Safety - President Trump promises federal crackdown on crime in Chicago, considering sending National Guard troops [1] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker opposes National Guard deployment, citing no emergency warrants it [1][2] - Pritsker warns of unidentifiable federal agents targeting immigrant communities [2] - Chicago's mayor objects to National Guard deployment, requesting restoration of crime prevention grants slashed by the Trump administration [5] - Some local lawmakers suggest Democratic city leaders should accept Trump's help to increase public safety [4] Crime Statistics & Legal Challenges - Chicago's murder rate has dropped 32% this year, despite recent holiday weekend violence with 8 homicides and 58 people shot [4] - A federal judge blocks Trump's crackdown in California, deeming the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests illegal [3]