Murder and shooting rates in Manhattan and Chicago are at historic lows in 2025. Discover what’s behind these shifts, what the data shows, and how declining crime is changing urban life and local politics.

Explore the profound consequences of Trump’s administration, from human rights controversies and rising gun violence to persistent political division and extremism.

Explore public reactions to political leaders’ responses to gun violence, media influence on perception, and the role trust plays in societal attitudes.