Justice Department intensifies efforts to combat crime in Washington, D.C.
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The Justice Department is deploying additional resources and prosecutors to combat gun violence and carjackings in Washington, D.C.
Why this matters With the increased spending, the nation's capital hopes to reverse an upsurge in violent crime, which is unusual for large cities where homicide rates generally decreased last year.
Between the lines: In a year when President Biden is running for office, the federal government is becoming more involved in D.C.'s anti-crime campaign. Republicans used D.C. to make crime a national issue for a portion of 2023, calling on local authorities to testify on Capitol Hill regarding city administration.
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