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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 6:58 AM EDT

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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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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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