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U.S. President Trump's deploys the National Guard and federalize the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington

Politics Aug 12

The nation’s capital finds itself at the center of a Trump maelstrom as National Guard troops arrive

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Nation Jan 10

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a rally in support of DC statehood and voting rights at the conclusion of Black Voters Matter’s Freedom Ride for Voting Rights 2021 on the National Mall in Washington, DC, U.S. June 26, 2021. Photo by Elizabeth Frantz/REUTERS
D.C. to consider new public safety bill to stem rising violent crime

The measure unveiled Wednesday largely repackages and consolidates previous proposals and temporary anti-crime legislation, including stiffer penalties for a host of gun-related offenses and wider leeway for judges to detain suspects prior to their trial.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Politics Aug 24

People gather inside the Tennessee State Capitol during a special session on public safety in Nashville, TN
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Tennessee legislature opens contentious special session over gun reform

Tennessee lawmakers returned to the state capitol this week for a special legislative session in response to the Covenant School shooting, where three children and three school staff members were killed in March. Laura Barrón-López discussed what lawmakers will or…

By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz

Arts Jul 01

Radio
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What AM radio’s waning reach means for the future of politics and public safety

In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there’s another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without the AM band in new vehicles, citing interference from EV motors. But critics say limiting…

By John Yang, Solveig Rennan

Nation Nov 19

Twitter corporate headquarters building in San Francisco, California
Public safety accounts urge caution on Twitter amid tumultuous changes

Amid the slew of changes at one of the world's most influential social media platforms, the public information officers who operate government Twitter accounts are cautiously waiting out the turmoil and urging the public to verify that it really is…

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Sep 28

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How firefighters’ life-saving work puts them at a higher risk of cancer

By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson

The life expectancy for firefighters is ten years less than the average person and it’s not just the fires themselves that present dangers. Firefighters are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals, and according to recent research, even their protective gear may…

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Aug 29

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Fighting in southern Ukraine raises concerns over nuclear plant occupied by Russian forces

By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda

Ukrainian forces launched a counteroffensive to retake territory in the south currently occupied by Russian invaders. Fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has raised concerns that the facility could be damaged in the crossfire. Edwin Lyman, director of nuclear…

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May 16

WATCH: President Biden awards public safety officers Medals of Valor

By Associated Press

Last week, Biden said his administration's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is boosting public safety by investing in police departments.

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Mar 08

WATCH: House Judiciary committee holds hearing on public safety

By Associated Press

The House of Representatives Judiciary committee held a hearing on public safety on Tuesday. …

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May 25

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Examining efforts toward police reform in Minneapolis amid crime spike

Voters in Minneapolis will be asked to approve a measure in November that could dismantle the police department, which is also the subject of an investigation by the Justice Department, and fold it into a department of public safety. But…

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