Rising violent crime.

On Tuesday, November 3, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. aid to Israel will end at the start of 2027, saying that the country “no longer need[s] it.” The president said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought the idea to him years ago, and the two agreed ...  Show more

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced he is elevating Stephen Miller to be his new chief of staff, while current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will move to a position in the “Trump Political Operation.” The move is one of the White House’s first major personnel changes followi ...  Show more

America's homicide rate rose by almost 30 percent in 2020. It was the biggest spike in 60 years, and the murder rate was even higher in 2021. In this repodcast, ProPublica’s Alec MacGillis explains what might be causing “The Great Regression." Today’s show was reported and produc ...  Show more

2021 is on track to be America's deadliest year for gun violence in two decades. With record numbers of mass shootings across the country, is the US finally ready to confront the problem?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday ...  Show more

Violent crime remains higher than it was pre-pandemic and Republican candidates are blanketing suburban airways with ads about the issue. It has led many Democratic candidates to tout their support for law enforcement and distance themselves from the push for policing reform that ...  Show more