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BREAKING: The Hidden Machinery Behind Trump’s DC Crime ‘Emergency’ — and How It Could Be Used Again

A clear, structured breakdown of what the August order really does, how it builds on March’s “Safe and Beautiful” mandate, and the shifts in power and policing it sets in motion in the capital.

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Lori Corbet Mann
Aug 12, 2025
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Dear friends

This past week has been a chance to step back from the daily churn, to breathe and think. And in that space, my thoughts have kept circling back to you — and to what might help you feel a little more steady as Trump’s government follows more of the authoritarian playbook.

Over recent weeks, I’ve been thinking about how I can bring more value here. I keep coming back to the fact that authoritarianism feeds on confusion and disorientation — fear of the unknown plays a big part in how that grows. I’ve been asking myself whether a clear, grounded understanding of Trump’s Executive Orders, as they’re issued, could help you feel steadier and more informed… or whether it might risk adding to the noise and overwhelm.

For those who might welcome more clarity, this past week I’ve been building an AI-assisted process to help me break down EO…

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