Trump cracks down on homelessness with order pushing local officials to act

Order removes restrictions from municipalities and redirects funds toward rehabilitation and treatmentThe federal government is seeking to crack down on homelessness in the US, with Donald Trump issuing an executive order to push local governments to remove unhoused people from the streets.The order the US president signed on Thursday will seek the “reversal of federal or state judicial precedents and the termination of consent decrees” that restrict local governments’ ability to force people into treatment for mental health, and redirect funds to support rehabilitation and treatment. The order aims to “restore public order”, saying “endemic vagrancy, disorderly behavior, sudden confrontations, and violent attacks have made our cities unsafe”, according to the order. Continue reading...

Comments

World news

Why ‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell received two more life sentences — and it wasn’t for her children’s murders

Independent

Comments

Similar News

Two top Noaa officials linked to Trump’s ‘Sharpiegate’ incident put on leave

US kicks off $151bn procurement process for Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’

There’s a royal reason Trump won’t escape Jeffrey Epstein fallout on trip to his Scotland golf courses — Prince Andrew

Trump lands in Scotland to visit his golf resorts ahead of Starmer talks

From Wrestlemania to MAGA-land: Hulk Hogan and Donald Trump’s friendship through the years

Promise of ‘a little rebate’ suddenly becomes Trump’s latest gimmick to distract Americans from the Epstein fallout

Democrats and advocates criticize Trump's executive order on homelessness

Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

Trump is fleeing Epstein attention – if only he knew what Brits have in store

Epstein files: Trump says he hasn’t considered Ghislaine Maxwell pardon

Trump Flies to Scotland, Leaving Chaos Swirling in Washington

Donald Trump’s Turnberry dream of bringing back the Open

Trump brings war against the Fed to Powell’s home turf

Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland as EU and US close in on deal

Elon Musk is feeling the pain of falling out with Trump

Chris Selley: Banning MAGA singer Sean Feucht, Canada slips further into Trump-ian incoherence

EU’s von der Leyen says she will meet Trump in Scotland on Sunday

Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’

Trump and Netanyahu appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas

Trump and Clinton named. Here’s who else is allegedly in the Jeffrey Epstein birthday letters book

World news

Why ‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell received two more life sentences — and it wasn’t for her children’s murders

There’s a royal reason Trump won’t escape Jeffrey Epstein fallout on trip to his Scotland golf courses — Prince Andrew

‘He felt something crawl on him:’ Simple spider bite leaves teen with failing kidneys and unable to speak

From Wrestlemania to MAGA-land: Hulk Hogan and Donald Trump’s friendship through the years

More than 600,000 Frigidaire mini fridges recalled after fire hazard causes injuries and $700K in property damages

Trump lands in Scotland to visit his golf resorts ahead of Starmer talks

Drug prevention officer exposed by his own bodycam after it records video of his affair with married school teacher

Democrats and advocates criticize Trump's executive order on homelessness

Promise of ‘a little rebate’ suddenly becomes Trump’s latest gimmick to distract Americans from the Epstein fallout

Germany brings in compulsory military service screening as Russia tensions rise

The Risks of Israel’s Druze Policy

An ode to joy

Here We Go is the best family sitcom since The Royle Family

Turkey faces 'truly great disaster', warns Erdogan amid raging wildfires and sweltering temperatures

B.C. Highway Patrol dashcam captures consequences of unsafe driving

$54M pedestrian and cycling upgrade to Granville Bridge opens to public

Alberta may require an annual pass for canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other watercraft

Cenovus floated as potential competing bidder for hostile takeover target MEG Energy

Ford claims asylum seekers wait 2 years for work permits. Feds say it’s actually 45 days

Ousted MLAs partner with Alberta Party after UCP threatens legal action over PC name

Calgary police looking for suspects in vicious road rage assault

More Hudson’s Bay lease deals reached

Chuck E. Cheese mascot arrested in full costume for theft in Florida

Arizona woman to serve 8 years for identity theft scheme benefiting North Korea

Quebec suspends directive restricting access to daycare for immigrant children

NHLPA says acquitted hockey players should get to 'return to work' after sex assault verdict

Hulk Hogan was ‘being run into the ground’ before he died with work schedule while dealing with 25 surgeries in 10 years

Ghislaine Maxwell named about ‘100 different people’ during DOJ’s Epstein interview, lawyer says

‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell given two life sentences in murder conspiracy trials

Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

What in the World?

Xi Jinping’s War on Dinner Is Hurting China’s Economy

Pharaohs, Maharajas, and the Making of a Multipolar World

RAF to drop aid into Gaza as Starmer calls starvation ‘indefensible’

‘GOAT’ Root has Tendulkar in his sights after latest England masterclass

Trump is fleeing Epstein attention – if only he knew what Brits have in store

Threat of more NHS strikes as Streeting to tell paramedics there’s no extra money

House Ethics Committee orders AOC to pay additional $3,000 for 2021 Met Gala showing

Epstein files: Trump says he hasn’t considered Ghislaine Maxwell pardon

9-year-old child dies in accident at U.S. water park

George Santos enters prison to serve 7-year fraud sentence

Police searching for missing Brit in Tenerife share major update and new photo

Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns

220 MPs call for Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

Watch: Protesters pack Tel Aviv square to demand Gaza ceasefire

Patrick Ryan, ‘Terror Priest’ Who Aided the I.R.A., Is Dead at 94

Trump Flies to Scotland, Leaving Chaos Swirling in Washington

Manitoba government touts $115M in Highway 2 improvements

Miners rescued in B.C. are in good health, caught up on sleep, company says

Is now the time to buy or sell a used car? As new sales dip, what to know

Jobs subsidy for immigration minister's longstanding church raises 'perception' questions: ethics specialist

Deportation hearing for alleged Mafia boss in Canada derailed by wiretap decision

UK, France and Germany demand ‘end’ to war in Gaza and aid to be allowed in immediately

UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian state

Longtime lawmaker shapes the debate as Arizona grapples with dwindling water supplies

Search for British tourist, 28, missing in Tenerife for two weeks

What happens to the body when it’s dying of starvation amid Gaza hunger crisis