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LA Mayor Karen Bass blames federal policies for rise in homelessness

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Newest development Jul 24, 2026 · 2 reportsHomelessness May Be Up, Mayor Karen Bass Blames Federal Policies

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is blaming President Donald Trump and his administration for driving the city's numbers higher.

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    LA Mayor Karen Bass blames federal policies for rise in homelessness

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    Homelessness May Be Up, Mayor Karen Bass Blames Federal Policies

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Mayor Bass responds ahead of homeless count expected to show increase in LA (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responded Thursday to the latest point-in-time count, which is expected to show that the number of unhoused people across the city is on the rise after two years of decreases — an unpleasant look for the incumbent who has made tackling the homeless crisis a top priority …

  2. New York Post

    Staggering new figures show LA’s homeless problem is getting worse – as Karen Bass gives pathetic excuse (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Los Angeles' harrowing homeless woes are worsening — and Mayor Karen Bass is pointing fingers away from City Hall.

  3. The Daily Wire

    L.A. Mayor Blames Trump For City’s Homelessness Surge (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The Daily Wire's feed description

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is blaming President Donald Trump for a recent surge in homelessness that has left thousands more people living on the streets of the so-called City of Angels. FOX11 reported that homelessness in America’s second-largest city is expected to rise by about 3.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Homelessness has increased in L.A., dealing fresh setback to Mayor Karen Bass (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The numbers from this year's point-in-time homelessness count delivered a major blow to Bass, who is seeking reelection and has made the issue a central part of her agenda.

  5. The Brunswick News

    Homelessness has increased in LA, dealing fresh setback to Mayor Karen Bass (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — The number of people living on the street — both in the city of Los Angeles and across much of Los Angeles County — is up compared to the previous year, dealing a fresh blow to Mayor…

  6. KTLA Los Angeles

    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass blames federal policies for rise in homelessness (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    The results of Los Angeles’ annual point-in-time homeless count are set to be released Friday, and Mayor Karen Bass is preparing the public for discouraging news. Homelessness in the city increased 3.4% year over year, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing two people familiar with the data.

  7. New York Post

    Karen Bass’ pathetic push to blame others for spike in LA homelessness (opens New York Post)

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    Karen Bass told us throughout the primary election campaign that the best reason to give her another four years as mayor was that she brought down homelessness.

  8. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    New Los Angeles homeless count expected to show 3.4% increase (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing a setback in her efforts to reduce homelessness as the city's latest homeless count is expected to show a modest increase.

  9. RedState

  10. Lamag

    Homelessness May Be Up, Mayor Karen Bass Blames Federal Policies (opens Lamag)

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    Though homelessness was one of the main issues for Mayor Karen Bass, it is expected to show a 3.4% increase

  11. New York Post

    Feds slam LA’s latest homeless figures as Mayor Karen Bass ducks blame (opens New York Post)

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    Los Angeles’ most expensive crisis is moving in the wrong direction — and Mayor Karen Bass continues to pass the buck.

  12. New York Post

    Homeless count leaves LA voters with impossible choice for mayor — and crisis for democracy (opens New York Post)

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    Karen Bass is in deep trouble. Her reelection bid was already shaky, thanks to lingering public outrage over the Palisades Fire.

  13. News Nation Now

    LA Mayor Karen Bass blames federal policies for rise in homelessness (opens News Nation Now)

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    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is blaming President Donald Trump and his administration for driving the city's numbers higher.