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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: (L-R) Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) hold a news conference at the U.S. Capitol January 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Colorado delegation called on Congress to take action to support communities in Colorado who are receiving migrants. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Denver To Defund Police, Fire Dept In Order To Fund Services And Housing For Illegal ‘Newcomers’

Denver intends to defund its police force and fire department in order to better support those illegally entering the U.S. through a program that provides a monthly debit card based on family size, free housing, “access to language instruction, career pathway explorations, industry-recognized credential training, and work-based learning opportunities.” 

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A homeless woman pushes her belongings past a row of tents on the streets of Los Angeles, California on February 1, 2021. - The federal judge overseeing attempts to resolve the homeless situation has called for an urgent meeting to discuss worsening conditions and the poor official response. Combined now with the coronaviruspandemic and worsening mental health and substance abuse issues, US District Judge David Carter who toured Skid Row last week likened the situation to "a significant natural disaster in Southern California with no end in sight." (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Calif: $24B Was Spent On Homelessness For Last 5 Years But No Outcomes Were Tracked, Officials Can’t Account ‘How’ Funds Helped

After an audit revealed that California spent $24 billion over a 5-year period in an attempt to address homelessness, but neglected to regularly monitor whether the enormous outlay of public funds resulted in any real progress toward the escalating issue, California GOP officials are demanding better accountability.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 5: President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with his Competition Council in the State Dining Room of the White House on March 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. Biden announced new economic measures during the meeting. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Biden Admin Steps Up Criticism Of Israel To Appease Democrats While Continuing To Send Israel Aid, Funds

According to current officials familiar with the situation who spoke with the press, President Joe Biden is increasing political pressure on Israel’s government to permit more humanitarian aid and to curtail its war efforts in the Gaza Strip, however, he has not halted the supply of weaponry and funds being sent to America’s ally.

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