President Donald Trump signed executive orders focusing on public safety issues on Monday.

One order targets local and state governments that implement cashless bail policies by revoking their federal funding.

Driving the news: Trump’s administration is escalating its efforts on public safety, especially in Democratic-controlled cities like Washington, D.C. • In Washington, Trump deployed National Guard troops and federal agents despite objections from local officials.

The big picture: The signing event included top officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Vice President JD Vance, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. • Another executive order directs the attorney general to identify jurisdictions around the country with cashless bail poli

See Full Page