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In LA, Trump is expected to take on homelessness

Sep. 17, 2019

A homeless encampment in Santa Monica, August 2019. Photo by Amy Ta.

President Trump is in California today and Wednesday, and he's likely to address homelessness. On Monday, Trump’s economic advisers published a report that offered ideas on fighting homelessness, including increased policing on the streets.

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