A sweeping new executive order from the White House promises to overhaul how the federal government addresses homelessness—focusing less on short-term aid and more on public safety, civil commitment, and stricter rules for local programs. But as cities like Portsmouth, Ohio, struggle daily with visible, growing homelessness, some residents are asking: Will anything really change? […]
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