I just approved the deployment of California resources to Puerto Rico ahead of Tropical Storm Erin.

We’re glad to help coordinate life-saving response to Americans in harm’s way.

Governor Gavin Newsom

Washington, D.C., has one of the Highest Rates of Crime in the World, more than many of the most violent Third World Countries. The City’s Homicide Rate is higher than places notorious for their violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa — Almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If D.C. were a State, it would have the highest Homicide Rate of any State in America. The Violent Crime Rate in D.C. has worsened, and the Murder Rate has essentially DOUBLED in just over a decade — But these are only the “official” statistics released by corrupt City Officials. The REAL numbers are many times worse. In fact, a Precinct Commander was just suspended for allegedly manipulating the Violent Crime Statistics, and the D.C. Police Union, likewise, says the real numbers are much higher. Because the Democrat Government of D.C. has largely stopped investigating, arresting, and prosecuting most Crime, the published statistics don’t even capture a fraction of the actual Violence. No one is arrested for shoplifting. Citizens living in fear have largely given up on calling the Police, instead choosing not to walk the streets after dark, essentially becoming captive prisoners in their own City. Stores lock up their merchandise behind glass walls. Gang Youth Violence is so common it goes largely unreported. Vehicle Theft in D.C. is more than three times the National Average. Schools are completely dysfunctional. Citizens are afraid to speak up or, call the Police, lest they be targeted. The REAL Crime Rates are probably five to ten times what has been reported. D.C. has been under siege from thugs and killers, but now, D.C. is back under Federal Control where it belongs. The White House is in charge. The Military and our Great Police will liberate this City, scrape away the filth, and make it safe, clean, habitable and beautiful once more!

Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.13.25 07:33 PM EST

Happening Now: CALeg is now taking public comment on redistricting.

Asm. Gail Pellerin’s office announces public portal that is live now as state lawmakers vote on special election and maps by August 22:

You can submit here:
https://aelc.assembly.ca.gov/redistricting-public-comment

UPDATE: Multiple agencies have responded to an area of Pittsylvania County on Wednesday evening.

Scanner traffic and social media rumors about the incident have not been confirmed. though Rep. John McGuire posted on social media, saying, “My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County.” No police agency has yet confirmed that.

No official information has been released as of 9:15 p.m. and no agencies are yet talking, but a WDBJ7 reporter says there is a “very heavy scene at the intersection of Pittsville Road and Homestead Road in Pittsylvania County.”

Virginia State Police say authorities were attempting to serve warrants at a home on Blue Jay Lane when things "went south." One deputy was injured during the incident, but police have not specified the severity of those injuries.

Earlier, Virginia State Police, Amherst County Sheriff's Office, Campbell County Sheriff's Office, and the Hurt Volunteer Fire Department were gathered outside of Pittsville Pentacostal Holiness Church.

Please take a moment to lift up the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, all responding officers, dispatchers, and every rescue worker in your prayers. 🙏🏻

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WATCH: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee accuses President Trump of being racist on CNN.

Meanwhile, the Oakland NAACP has been begging city leaders to curb violent crime. It’s not racist to want all citizens, regardless of race, to be safer.

Wait for it

Reed Timmer

NEW: Huntington Beach has new crimefighters in first responder drones.

These police drones will respond to emergencies in under two minutes, responding to calls before police. This allows officers to assess the situation and strategize their response. The Huntington Beach police department will start using the drones next month.

Without saying a single word, our President buries the stuttering gay Kenyan and all his bullshit. Tim Cook pledges 600 BILLION dollars over the next four years, making American industry great again.

Promises made, promises kept.

James Woods

NO level of crime is acceptable; President Trump is committed to restoring law and order in America.

Thank you to law enforcement and the dedicated men and women in uniform working to keep Washington, D.C.'s streets safe for everyone. 🇺🇸

The White House

Allegations that Border Patrol targeted Arleta High School are FALSE. Agents were conducting a targeted operation on criminal illegal alien Cristian Alexander Vasquez-Alvarenga—a Salvadoran national and suspected MS-13 pledge with prior criminal convictions in the broader vicinity of Arleta.

Homeland Security

I just saw him on the news. The 15 year old is 6ft 200lbs and has a beard. He was detained for a couple minutes. I bet the mom is talking to someone because she is exaggerating on the effects. I smell a lawsuit of some type.

Alabama: A police officer was injured during an arrest near downtown Dothan Wednesday afternoon.

Officers were called to the 1100 block of Blackshear Street, behind the Piggly Wiggly on Montgomery Highway, after police say dispatch received a call about a woman getting into vehicles on a property.

Dothan Police say when responding officers tried to detain the woman, she started resisting, and one officer broke his ankle during the struggle.

During the incident, two other officers experienced “brief medical symptoms” and were evaluated by first responders. Both officers are undergoing routine medical assessments.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for their recovery.🙏🏻

The woman was arrested and charged.

https://www.wdhn.com/news/dothan-officer-injured-during-arrest/

The fake news media is desperate for allegations of inhumane conditions at ICE detention facilities to be true, so they can slow down president Trump’s plan to partner with States to turbo charge efforts to remove the worst of the worst.

The FACTS: ICEgov detention facilities have higher standards than most U.S. prisons that detain actual American citizens— and Sec. Noem will never stop fighting to get these heinous criminals OUT of our country.

Homeland Security

LASD Arrest made in Connection with the 2008 Killing of LASD Deputy Juan Abel Escalante.

Our goal has always been clear: to bring justice to Deputy Escalante’s family.   Justice has been a long time coming, but today, we are one step closer.

Robert Luna

LATEST: Three officers were injured Wednesday during an incident in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor said three officers went to 611 Blue Jay Lane to serve warrants and a protective order. As soon as they approached the home, officials say they were met with gunfire.

Officers reported two had been struck by shrapnel. One of those officers was taken to the ER out of caution; that officer has been released.

Officials said the officers were shaken up, but luckily, they only sustained superficial shrapnel wounds.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for their recovery.🙏🏻

More: https://wset.com/news/local/developing-large-police-presence-in-pittsville-area-of-pittsylvania-county-august-2025#

We choose the American people over illegal aliens. We plan on going even harder at finding and removing criminal illegal aliens in L.A. Thanks for having us.

Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino

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Rules for thee but not for me🤥

Chris Salcedo: "Wherever Democrats are in charge — California, Illinois, or Maryland — you'll find laws and policies that support criminals and their activities."