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5 things to know for August 12: DC takeover, Gaza, Food stamps, Austin shooting, Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops to support DC police despite crime data showing a decrease; Austin shooting left three dead, motive remains unclear.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump federalized Washington, DC’s police, activating 800 National Guard troops without notifying DC Mayor Muriel Bowser or MPD Chief Pamela Smith.
- Families of Israeli hostages called for a nationwide strike, joined by the October 7 Council, hundreds of companies, and thousands of citizens declaring a day off.
- Under the new bill, SNAP recipients must meet work requirements, potentially affecting vulnerable groups, according to officials.
- In a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas, two victims died on the scene and a third at the hospital, before the gunman was captured 20 miles away.
- The nomination will require Senate confirmation, and Steve Bannon suggested appointing a MAGA Republican to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Wednesday morning news: August 13, 2025
The news of the day, including Federal authorities begin crackdown on D.C. crime, White House and State Department prepare for Trump-Putin Alaska summit, and President Trump picks nominee for Bureau of Labor Statistics chief
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MME Recap 8/12: D.C. Under Federal Control, TX Cannabis, FM 2222, Inflation Rates, Paxton to Arrest Beto, Target Shooting in N. Austin
Weekdays | 2-6PM Ed Joins Mark and Melynda every weekday in the 2-4PM Hour So far this week from Mark, Melynda & Ed: Monday 8/11/25: President Trump placed DC under federal control and Instagram is creeping people out? We discuss cannabis in Texas and Trump’s experience of de-banking during the Biden era. We continue to discuss Trump’s federalization of DC and there was a shooting in North Austin. We talk about crazy drivers on FM 2222 and a New…
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