Trump's purge of Washington's homeless encampments escalates

By Brian Mann

Published August 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM HST

In Washington, D.C. today, law enforcement swept through a large homeless encampment.

Brian Mann

Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.

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