No Country for Law Men: The GOP Votes to Defund the FBI
It is a supreme irony that with urban Democratic leaders easing ill-advised restrictions on police, Republicans in Congress have managed the only successful federal attempt to defund the police.
Mike Johnson faces backlash for plan to "defund the police"
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced GOP intentions to cut budgets for multiple federal agencies, saying it's "just the start."
Blaming Progressives for Crime Is the Height of Privilege
Some people in America feel less safe than they used to, even as crime goes down for them. They point to urban areas, where many poor people of color live and are afraid.
Oakland NAACP blames "defund the police" for rampant crime in city
Cynthia Adams, president of the Oakland branch of the NAACP told Newsweek: "We need the police!"
GOP senator compares Republican push to defund FBI to "defund the police"
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski issued a warning to her fellow Republicans about their stance on defunding federal law enforcement agencies.
Jim Jordan vows to defund the police over Donald Trump indictment
Calls to defund the DOJ and the FBI are growing among Republicans as Trump faces criminal charges.
Crime Is Costing Democrats Millions
A recently passed police funding bill is unlikely to pass the Senate in time to make a difference, but gives Democrats a much-needed midterm boost.
Here's What Kevin McCarthy's GOP Has Planned for America
Commitment to America plan rolled out Thursday is light on specifics and intends to draw general contrasts from the current Democratic majority in the House.
How the GOP Helped Biden Turn the Tables on 'Defund the Police'
"There is no place in this country, no place, for endangering the lives of law enforcement," Biden said in a Tuesday speech.
Republican Larry Hogan Rips GOP Lawmakers Calling to 'Defund' FBI: 'Absurd'
The Maryland governor said Sunday that such calls are "dangerous," and added that "there are threats all over the place."
Black Lives Matter Calls Conservative Cry of 'Defund the FBI' Hypocritical
Supporters of former President Donald Trump are expressing their anger toward the FBI over its raid of his Florida residence.
Stacey Abrams Pushes for Raising Police Pay Amid Attack She Wants to Defund
The Democratic candidate said she supports a raise for police after Republican Governor Brian Kemp accused her of supporting the "defund the police" movement.
'Defund the Police' Is Dead But Other Reform Efforts Thrive In U.S. Cities
Two years after George Floyd's death, many cities are adopting innovative programs to defuse tense situations without police intervention. Just don't use the D-word.
Brooklyn Subway Shooting Puts Eric Adams' Transit Crime Plan Into Question
Tuesday's shooting reignited the debate over defunding the police, as proponents argued that increased NYPD presence was not enough to prevent the incident.
Progressives Press Biden to Bypass Congress as Democrats Sour On Far Left
Hopeful that executive action will allow them to help deliver on key policies, progressives sent 55 recommendations to President Joe Biden on Thursday.
Biden Silent on Black Lives, Cori Bush Says, Rejecting Police Funding Push
The president was met with bipartisan applause after stating defunding the police isn't the "answer."
Biden Rejects Defund the Police to Cheers From Democrats Facing Crime Wave
President Joe Biden received bipartisan applause for his opposition to defunding the police.
Some of U.S.' Most Liberal Mayors Are Turning on Their Progressive Allies
Leaders in various cities across the country are increasingly less likely to support causes such as police reform and school-related social justice measures.
Nancy Pelosi Has a Defund the Police Problem
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a Defund the Police problem.
Pelosi Rejects 'Defund the Police' After Cori Bush Pushes It Again
"Community safety, protect and defend in every way, is our oath of office," the Speaker of the House said on Sunday.
Police Abolitionists Fight on as Democrats Retreat From Defunding Cops
President Joe Biden recently said "the answer is not to defund the police" amid an uptick in violent crime.
Joe Biden, Eric Adams Meeting Marks Democrats U-Turn on 'Defund the Police'
Despite "defund the police" protests in Minneapolis following George Floyd's death, voters rejected a proposal to disband the city's police department.
Sherrilyn Ifill's Defund Police History May Hurt Chances fort SCOTUS Seat
Comments Ifill made about defunding the police have resurfaced amid speculation that she may be considered for the Supreme Court's upcoming vacancy.
The Left Shouldn't Scrap 'Defund the Police.' We Should Brand It Better.
The Left doesn't need a new platform on policing; we need a new communications strategy.
What Potential SCOTUS Nominee Sherrilyn Ifill Said About Defunding Police
Despite her strong legal background, Ifill's public displays of partisanship could put her out of the running as Biden tightens his list of potential nominees.
America's Biggest Cities to Invest More in Police After Defunding in 2020
Social justice protests ushered in calls for police departments to be defunded. Many cities heeded those calls, only to reverse course a year later.
The Death of 'Criminal Justice Reform'
Some recent trend lines finally seem to point away from decarceral anarchy, and toward civilizational sanity.
Cop Reveals He's Quitting On Police Radio Because He's Tired Of Overtime
Phoenix officer Mark Rine wrote in a resignation letter that he was "tired of being used, being abused, running on little food, and little sleep."
MN Police Allegedly Told Man Calling About Shooting to Ask for More Funding
City council members who voted to cut the police budget have accused officers of becoming non-responsive to calls from their districts to punish them.
Oakland Union Links Toddler's Death to Defund the Police Movement
More than 100 homicides have been reported in Oakland so far this year, according to the city's crime statistics.