(The Hill) -- President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday ramping up federal intervention on crime, with one aimed at ending cashless bail policies and another seeking to crack down on those who desecrate the American flag.

A White House official had confirmed Trump would sign an order that threatens to revoke federal funding for cities and states that have cashless bail policies.

Trump earlier this month railed against cashless bail during a press conference where he announced plans to federalize the D.C. police department and deploy the National Guard around the city.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), a staunch Trump ally, said she would lead legislation seeking to outlaw cashless bail policies.

Axios first reported on Trump's planned executive order.

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