Trump has limited options to combat homelessness in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON - Although the White House has vowed to take action to combat homelessness in Los Angeles and other cities, President Donald Trump's options are limited without cooperation from the courts, Congress and local and state governments.
Administration officials have floated a range of potential plans - including using police to clear skid row and other encampments, reducing regulations for building new housing, and increasing temporary shelter space by making federal facilities available or erecting temporary structures.
Advocates and officials in California say they would welcome a truly cooperative effort with Washington.
But some warn that Trump, who has attacked liberal cities and often pitted himself against California in particular, may
