Global Politics Report Editorial

U.S. Homeless Population Had Record Drop in 2025

The Department of Housing and Urban Development credited President Trump, while homeless advocacy groups said that so-called Housing First policies of his predecessors played a part.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Government

Published: Nov. 06, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET

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This development may affect executive authority, public policy or government accountability.

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Original source: The New York Times

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