DC is a crime-free zone, Trump writes on Truth Social. He expands the safety push and moves MPD under federal control. In 13 days, about 550 arrests. By Aug. 24, 700 plus arrests and 91 guns seized. National Guard and federal agents back the effort.

Pakman says the Democrats face a threat for clinging to cable and sanitized interviews, instead of embracing podcasts and independent media. He notes a Democrat redirected to an "info@" inbox, praises Newsom as an exception, and says 2026 hinges on adapting to new media. The drift touches the "progressive" and the "far right" audiences alike.

A former Scotland Yard detective says a record share of officers stay on desk duties at full pay. About 10% are desk-bound instead of patrolling. He blames staffing cuts and fewer civilian roles. Some desk workers could patrol. The Police Federation cites stress, trauma and rising absences.

The Digest, 8/31/2025 @730PM, CDT

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