White House says dozens of homeless encampments cleared from Washington, D.C.

By Jennifer Ludden

Published August 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM EDT

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Despite objections from homeless advocates, the White House says more than 40 homeless encampments have been removed in D.C. since President Trump announced a federal law enforcement surge.

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Jennifer Ludden is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk where she covers housing, homelessness, poverty and inequality.

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