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Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Crackdown on D.C., and Silicon Valley Embraces the Pentagon
10 minutes Posted Aug 12, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Plus, a quiet crisis for America’s jurors. 

On Today’s Episode:

Trump Takes Control of D.C. Police, Citing ‘Bloodthirsty Criminals.’ But Crime Is Down, by Katie Rogers

The Militarization of Silicon Valley, by Sheera Frenkel

Trump Extends China Tariff Truce by Three Months, by Alan Rappeport

Trump, Seeking Friendlier Economic Data, Names New Statistics Chief, by Tony Romm, Ben Casselman and Lydia DePillis

After a Grisly Trial, Jurors Are Left With Mental Scars and Few Resources, by Liz Krieger

Space Rock That Punched Through Roof Almost Struck Resident, by Adeel Hassan

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