Today’s facts 08-12-2025
Today’s facts …
Trump has begun a federal takeover of Washington DC police and put National Guard troops on the ground.
Rep. Massie (R) and Rep. Khanna (D) will co-host a Sept. 3 conference on the Epstein files.
Trump misstated facts surrounding public safety in Washington DC where the violent crime rate is at a 30-year low.
Cashless bail, also known as bail reform, allows individuals accused of certain crimes to be released from jail before their trial without having to pay cash. This policy aims to address the inequities of the traditional cash bail system. There is no evidence that it increases crime.
Washington DC is generally not listed among the 25 cities with the highest overall violent crime rates.
A gunman opened fire Monday in the parking lot of a Target store in Austin, killing two adults and a child.
A photo of Trump falling is fake.
The Trump family wealth has grown substantially during his presidency, with some outlets setting the growth at over $3 billion.
Vietnamese farmers are being forced to vacate their land by local government officials to make room for a new Trump golf course in exchange for a few thousand dollars and rice.
The White House has moved the official portraits of former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and George H.W. Bush to an area not easily accessible by the public.
11.1% of Americans live at or below the poverty threshold.
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic, and Hurricane Henriette has strengthened in the Pacific.
Taylor Swift will release “The Life of a Showgirl” this fall.
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