Jennifer Ludden
Stories
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Before they lost their homes in the LA fires, many lost their insurance
Many who lost homes in the LA fires had been dropped by their insurer, and forced to use last-resort coverage. Some say it won't be nearly enough to rebuild.
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Food pantries are bracing for more demand if the Trump administration cuts food aid
The first Trump administration tried to scale back who gets food benefits, and allies aim to try again. Food pantries say they're already busier than ever.
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Trump wants to address homelessness by working with states to ban street camping
President-elect Trump wants to overhaul how the U.S. manages record-high homelessness. It could shift billions in federal funding away from housing and toward drug addiction programs. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on Jan. 3, 2025.)
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New Orleans moves forward after New Year's Day attack
In New Orleans, it's been several days since the New Year's Day truck attack in the French Quarter. As residents and tourists grapple with what happened, people are also trying to get back to normal.
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Trump wants to address homelessness by working with states to ban street camping
President-elect Trump wants to overhaul how the U.S. manages record-high homelessness. It could shift billions in federal funding away from housing and toward drug addiction programs.
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New Orleans attacker was a military veteran and supporter of ISIS, FBI says
In New Orleans, the investigation continues into the background of Texas man who drove a truck down Bourbon Street killing at least 15 and injuring dozens of others.
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The number of homeless people in the U.S. has jumped to another record high
The number of homeless people in the U.S. is reported in the federal government's annual count. The federal agency that does the count cites rising rents and an increase in migrants coming to the U.S.
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U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage
The annual federal count finds more than 770,000 people living in shelters or outside. It cites rising rents and the recent surge in migrants as key factors behind the increase.
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100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?
The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
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The burdens of record housing costs are impacting homeowners and renters
The number of people burdened by high housing costs has hit another record high. Both renters and homeowners are struggling as prices have spiked in recent years.
