14 Jul 2026, Tue

Texas Congressman Carjacked At Gunpoint In D.C.

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was carjacked at gunpoint on the night of October 2 in Washington, D.C. While some quickly framed the incident in partisan terms, it underscored the broader reality of rampant carjacking.

That even a sitting member of Congress could fall victim speaks to how pervasive the problem has become. The case drew attention to the safety concerns affecting residents and officials alike in the nation’s capital.

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