Should The Federal Government Step In To Help Cities Manage Crime?

September is the end of the fiscal year for Congress, and there is considerable concern on Capitol Hill about whether they will finish the appropriations process in time. And last month, President Trump announced that he would utilize the National Guard and other federal forces to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has said the city is safer. Following his recent actions, there has been a renewed focus on crime in other cities, such as Chicago. Republican Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska joins the Rundown to discuss whether she's seen an impact from President Trump's efforts to have the federal government oversee city police forces.  President Trump is considering declaring a national housing emergency, as both Republicans and Democrats agree that prices have soared to unprecedented levels since the pandemic. CEO and editor at the housing analysis company, "Resi-Club," Lance Lambert, joins the podcast to discuss the U.S. housing market and if buyers will finally be able to come home. Plus, commentary from Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices