President Biden is delivering a briefing Wednesday to emphasize the administration’s efforts to combat a reversal of the long-standing decline in serious crimes.

The White House is <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/28/fact-sheet-president-bidens-actions-to-fight-crime-and-make-our-communities-safer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">pointing to the resources</a> it has provided to local law enforcement authorities received through the American Rescue Plan as one way it is battling crime. The administration has also emphasized its work to prevent gun violence, including cracking down on “ghost gun” kits.

Biden is slated to speak beginning at 1:30 p.m. EST.

President Biden is delivering a briefing Wednesday to emphasize the administration’s efforts to combat a reversal of the long-standing decline in serious crimes. The White House is pointing to the …{ai:summary}<p>Biden vows to tackle rising crime rates with resources from American Rescue Plan. Emphasizes efforts to combat gun violence like cracking down on "ghost gun" kits. #crime</p>

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