Two LA-area hardware stores hid a cargo-theft ring, stealing tools, e-bikes and appliances from trains, trucks and ships. Owner Dojoon Park was arrested; prosecutors say he faces lengthy prison time as investigators press for more arrests.

A reform-led council says painting St George’s crosses on a zebra crossing is not acceptable; removal will be paid by taxpayers for safety and insurance reasons. Residents are divided over patriotism and race.

DeSantis says roads won’t be commandeered for politics after the rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Orlando is painted over. Critics call it vandalism; Mayor Dyer says safety and visibility are lost, while USDOT touts SAFE ROADS.

Navarro says tariffs don’t cause inflation; Trump says reciprocal tariffs bring revenue to fund tax cuts and debt relief. He says Powell conceded tariffs aren’t inflationary and markets rose, despite economists opposing Trump.

Acting ICE Director Lyons says Boston officers are quietly aiding ICE to arrest criminal illegals, despite Mayor Wu’s anti-ICE stance. Lyons says sanctuary policies worsen safety and vows to flood Boston with ICE; Wu calls federal agents neo-Nazis, but Lyons doubles down.

The Digest, 8/23/2025 @1030PM, CDT

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