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Violent crime fell 4.5% in the United States last year, marking the second consecutive annual decline, while hate crimes decreased by 1.5%, the FBI said in its annual national crime report released on Tuesday. The report is based on data collected from 16,675 state and local law enforcement agencies, which together represent about 86% of the FBI’s crime data reporting program. It showed a decline in overall crime across the country following a pandemic-era spike. There was a 14.9% drop in murder and non-negligent manslaughter – the lowest rate in nine years – and a 5.2% decline in incidents of rape. It said 64 law enforcement officers had been feloniously killed in the line of duty last year. Firearms were involved in 46 of those deaths, according to a summary of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program report, which noted that assaults on law enforcement reached a 10-year high in 2024, with 85,730 officers assaulted in the line of duty. Not all law enforcement agencies provide this data to the FBI, and metrics used for the provided data are not always the same across agencies and jurisdictions. The summary report also highlighted nationwide decreases in property crime offenses in 2024. It said property crime decreased 8.1%, with burglaries down 8.6%. There was an estimated 18.6% decline in motor vehicle theft. “Relevant data helps police fight violent crime by aiding in resource allocation and it helps families learn more about their communities,” FBI Assistant Director Timothy Ferguson said on a call with reporters on Tuesday. In the next few weeks, FBI officials said, the bureau will start releasing monthly reports to better assist law enforcement agencies. “As we move toward monthly data releases and more agencies submit diverse data on a more frequent basis we can produce an even more timely and accurate picture of crimes in the United States,” Ferguson said.

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The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a congressional probe that lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and other former top officials. The Republican-controlled committee also issued subpoenas for depositions with former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and eight former top law enforcement officials. The committee’s actions showed how even with lawmakers away from Washington on a monthlong break, interest in the Epstein files is still running high.

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Why DOJ Should Indict Former CIA Director John Brennan

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More than 800 structures are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California. Officials say the Gifford Fire spans more than 113 square miles of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties with 3% containment. More than 1,900 personnel are battling the blaze that grew out of several smaller fires that erupted Friday along State Route 166 between Santa Maria and Bakersfield. Three people have been injured, including a motorist with burn injuries who was overrun by flames.

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NYC Mayoral hopeful, Zohran Mamdani, was joined by Elizabeth Warren as they discussed how to make the Democrat party more "progressive". We all know what that really means.

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M. Dean Owen joins Mike Gallagher to break down Trump's new tax credits.

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Ben joins Hugh to discuss Stewart’s rant and the real news of the week from Gaza and President Trump’s trade triumphs. Join Hugh LIVE: Weekdays, 3-6PM ET. Visit Hugh's website: https://hughhewitt.com Follow Hugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hughhewitt The Hugh Hewitt Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Subscribe to The Hugh Hewitt Show's podcast here: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowApple Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/HHShowSpotify Check out the Hughniverse for a commercial-free archive of The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show and The Aftershow with Duane "Generalissimo" Patterson anytime you want: https://www.hughniverse.com

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Join Hugh LIVE: Weekdays, 3-6PM ET. Visit Hugh's website: https://hughhewitt.com Follow Hugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hughhewitt The Hugh Hewitt Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Subscribe to The Hugh Hewitt Show's podcast here: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowApple Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/HHShowSpotify Check out the Hughniverse for a commercial-free archive of The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show and The Aftershow with Duane "Generalissimo" Patterson anytime you want: https://www.hughniverse.com

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Join Hugh LIVE: Weekdays, 3-6PM ET. Visit Hugh's website: https://hughhewitt.com Follow Hugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hughhewitt The Hugh Hewitt Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Subscribe to The Hugh Hewitt Show's podcast here: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowApple Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/HHShowSpotify Check out the Hughniverse for a commercial-free archive of The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show and The Aftershow with Duane "Generalissimo" Patterson anytime you want: https://www.hughniverse.com

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Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday linked the decision to efforts by the U.S. and its allies to develop intermediate range weapons and preparations for their deployment in Europe and elsewhere. The ministry didn’t say what specific moves the Kremlin might take, but President Vladimir Putin has previously announced that Moscow was planning to deploy its new Oreshnik missiles on the territory of its neighbor and ally Belarus this year.

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Trump also said he plans to announce tariffs on semiconductors and chips in the “next week or so,” but gave no further details.

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Trump said the White House was looking at four candidates to replace current chair Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends in May 2026.

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“If energy goes down enough, Putin is going to stop killing people,” Trump said in an interview on CNBC. “If you get energy down, another $10 a barrel, he’s going to have no choice because his economy stinks.”

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“They totally discriminate against, I think, me maybe even more, but they discriminate against many conservatives,” Trump told CNBC in an interview. “I think the word might be Trump supporters more than conservatives.”

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Is The BLS Mostly BS While Over-Reporting 1-Million Jobs For Biden And Underreporting Jobs For Trump With Chief Economist, Steve Moore.

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Kids Are Getting More Involved In The Trades...Less Involved With College

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Redistricting What's Legal With Hans von Spakovsky — Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation.

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Am I The Only One Talking About The Canadian Wildfires?

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Texas Democrats have prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. The map would shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as Trump's political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable Monday to establish the quorum of lawmakers required to do business. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made threats about removing some members of the opposition from their seats. Democrats pushed back Monday. Some mocked Abbott as the weak figure in the drama, saying he is “bending a knee” to Trump. And at least one legal expert casts doubt on the governor's ability to sanction any state lawmaker.

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Texas Democrats have prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. The map would shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as Trump's political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable Monday to establish the quorum of lawmakers required to do business. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made threats about removing some members of the opposition from their seats. Democrats pushed back Monday. Some mocked Abbott as the weak figure in the drama, saying he is “bending a knee” to Trump. And at least one legal expert casts doubt on the governor's ability to sanction any state lawmaker.

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