Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover, Inflation Holds at 2.7%, Colorado Wildfire Evacuations, and Myanmar Atrocities

Support the ShowTranscript: Good morning, listeners. Thanks for tuning in. Here are the headlines for today:1. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is assuming control of Washington, D.C.'s police department and deploying 800 National Guard members to curb crime rates. Surrounded by his Attorney General, Defense Secretary, and FBI Director, Trump declared a public safety emergency to justify the measures. The administration also intends to dismantle homeless encampments as part of broader efforts to enhance urban security.2. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed on Monday that consumer prices rose 2.7% in July, consistent with June's inflation rate. This steady increase is occurring against a backdrop of worries over tariffs that could further drive up costs. The data underscores ongoing economic challenges and potential impacts on household budgets amid global trade tensions.3. The Colorado Department of Corrections fully evacuated 179 inmates from the Rifle Correctional Center on Sunday due to the advancing Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County. By Monday, the fire had consumed over 110,000 acres, positioning it as the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado's recorded history. A complex incident management team is coordinating the response to contain the blaze and ensure public safety.4. UN-supported investigators have reported allegations of torture and sexual crimes occurring in Myanmar's detention centers. The probe targets perpetrators from security forces, militias, and armed groups, with the goal of building cases for prosecution. These findings point to a surge in human rights abuses since the 2021 military coup, exacerbating the nation's civil war.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: [email protected], Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…Sources: https://apnews.com/article/trump-washington-crime-national-guard-homelessness-655bc22834223c7dc93115bbcb2b215c https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/08/12/trump-dc-take-over-police-national-guard/ https://ground.news/article/us-inflation-rises-27-annually-in-july-less-than-expected-amid-tariff-worries https://ground.news/article/prison-near-rifle-evacuated-due-to-wildfire https://ground.news/article/myanmar-security-forces-involved-in-systematic-torture-says-un-report