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Trump signs executive orders focused on law and order in Washington, D.C.

By Alex Koma,
Steve Inskeep
Published August 26, 2025 at 5:58 AM CDT

President Trump signed an executive order to create a specialized National Guard unit that could be deployed to assist local law enforcement in D.C. He also wants to end cashless bail.

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