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Buttigieg downplays DC crime rate despite having security detail: 'I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol'

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June 3, 2024

Buttigieg downplays DC crime rate despite having security detail: 'I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol'

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently downplayed Washington, D.C.’s, crime problems, saying there’s a lot of “energy” going into making the nation’s capital seem far worse than it is.

“We need to talk about the reality here,” Buttigieg said during a Sunday MSNBC appearance. “There’s a lot of funding and a lot of energy going into telling a different story in news outlets and online.”

“But the simple facts and the simple reality are right here staring us in the face, including the fact I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol today in a way you couldn’t do when we all got here,” he said.

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Pete Buttigieg visits a shipping terminal at the Honmoku pier in Yokohama, Japan, on June 19, 2023. (Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A Department of Transportation spokesperson told Fox News Digital following publication that Buttigieg was referring to the “deadly January 6th domestic terrorist attack in 2021 that led to hundreds of National Guard troops being stationed for months at the U.S. Capitol, with a perimeter fence that was up through July of 2021.”

Buttigieg is provided with security details due to this position with the government.

When he made the comments on Sunday, there was a quadruple shooting around six miles southwest of the Capitol building, Fox 5 reported. And just days before, a woman was caught in crossfire in southeast D.C. and narrowly escaped being injured by ducking before a stray bullet shattered her car windshield.

Earlier this year, a man was charged in the November 2023 break-in of a Secret Service vehicle parked outside the D.C. home of President Biden’s granddaughter, Naomi.

Meanwhile, the nation’s capital has experienced soaring crime rates as its leaders have attempted to alleviate anxiety.

Democrat D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson told the House Oversight Committee last year that while there are significant concerns regarding crime, residents should not worry.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently downplayed Washington, D.C.’s, crime problems. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta/File)

According to data from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, crime rates in the city exponentially increased last year from 2022.

Homicides, for example, increased by nearly 35%, while robberies were up 67%. Violent crime as a whole shot up by almost 40% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

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The data also shows that violent crime rates have decreased as of April 8 since the same time last year.

Joe Schoffstall is a politics producer/reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Joe.Schoffstall@Fox.com and on Twitter: @joeschoffstall

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Dallas, TX

Stars-Kings preview: Dallas looks to right the ship against Los Angeles

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2 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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Stars-Kings preview: Dallas looks to right the ship against Los Angeles

The Dallas Stars have one win in their last seven games and are looking to right the ship in the second game of a West Coast road trip.

Dallas fell in overtime to San Jose on Saturday and now look to bounce back against the Los Angeles Kings.

Here’s everything to know about the matchup.

Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings

When: Monday, 9 p.m.

Where: Crypto.com Arena in LA

TV/streaming: Victory+

Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket

Bottom line

The Kings host the Stars after LA beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in a shootout.

Los Angeles has a 19-15-10 record overall and a 7-9-5 record on its home ice. The Kings have given up 120 goals while scoring 116 for a -4 scoring differential.

Dallas has a 26-10-9 record overall and a 14-4-6 record on the road. The Stars rank second in the league with 154 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).

The teams meet Monday for the third time this season. The Stars won the previous meeting 4-1.

Top performers

Jason Robertson has 26 goals and 28 assists for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston has scored five goals with four assists over the past 10 games.

Alex Laferriere has scored 12 goals with 10 assists for the Kings. Andrei Kuzmenko has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Last 10 games

Stars: 3-3-4, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.1 assists, 3.9 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Kings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 4.1 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Twitter: @dmn_stars

Find more Stars coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.

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Miami, FL

Three Kings Festival brings business, big crowds to Little Havana

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January 11, 2026

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Three Kings Festival brings business, big crowds to Little Havana

Miami’s Three Kings Festival, centered around the annual Three Kings Parade in Little Havana, celebrates the Epiphany with a vibrant parade down Calle Ocho, featuring floats, music, and cultural performances, typically held the Sunday after Three Kings Day.

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Atlanta, GA

City of Atlanta, DeKalb County activate warming centers as temperatures drop

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3 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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City of Atlanta, DeKalb County activate warming centers as temperatures drop

CBS News Atlanta Digital Team

Updated on: January 11, 2026 / 5:13 PM EST
/ CBS Atlanta

As freezing temperatures settle across metro Atlanta tonight, the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County have activated multiple warming centers Sunday evening to provide shelter and safety for residents in need.

City facilities will operate overnight beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, through 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, while DeKalb County centers will open starting 6:30 p.m. the same night.

Transportation is available at select locations.

City of Atlanta warming centers

The City of Atlanta has opened two primary locations offering heated indoor space, rest areas, and transportation from the Gateway Center.

Open from 8 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday:

Central Park Recreation Center
400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Selena S. Butler Park & Recreation Center
98 William Holmes Borders Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Transportation:

A shuttle will depart nightly at 8 p.m. from the Gateway Center at 275 Pryor St SW, taking individuals to the designated warming facilities.

DeKalb County warming centers

DeKalb County is also opening several warming centers beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, with multiple locations across the county.

Transportation is available from Frontline Response Headquarters.

Locations include:

Exchange Park Intergenerational Center
2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur
Frontline Response International
2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta
St. Vincent de Paul
2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd., Chamblee
Mason Mill Recreation Center
1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur
Golden Door Warming Center (women and children only)
2944 Ember Dr., Decatur

24-hour sheltering resources

Several shelters remain open around the clock for individuals seeking longer-term support:

For real-time availability, residents are encouraged to contact the Gateway Center at (404) 215-6600.

How to get help

Officials urge anyone needing warmth, safety, or transportation to head to pickup locations early. Families with children and individuals experiencing homelessness are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the centers.

Residents can find updates on:

City of Atlanta website
DeKalb County website
Gateway Center hotline: (404) 215-6600

Officials encourage early arrival

City and county leaders are urging anyone needing warmth or shelter to arrive early, especially as transportation shuttles may fill quickly. Families with children and individuals without access to heat are encouraged to use the warming centers overnight.