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Lawmakers Urged to Tackle Rising Violence Against Officers

12/5/2025

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The Republican-led House panel held a December 4, 2025 hearing on attacks against law enforcement and the impact of political rhetoric after a shooting near the White House that killed a National Guard member.
Law enforcement leaders described threats against officers and urged lawmakers to curb inflammatory rhetoric.
The panel noted a rise in violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and highlighted doxing, urging social media regulation.

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The Republican-led House panel held a December 4, 2025 hearing on attacks against law enforcement and the impact of political rhetoric after a shooting near the White House that killed a National Guard member.
Law enforcement leaders described threats against officers and urged lawmakers to curb inflammatory rhetoric.
The panel noted a rise in violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and highlighted doxing, urging social media regulation.