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FBI: Violent crime plummeted in 2025, murder rate hit 20-year low

The White House is touting a historic drop in violent crime as the FBI releases the latest data from its annual Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET · First coverage Aug 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET

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