5 things to know for August 12: DC takeover, Gaza, Food stamps, Austin shooting, Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., federalizing the police force without notifying local officials, attributing the move to increasing crime despite data showing a decrease. In related news, families of Israeli hostages are protesting a military takeover in Gaza City, while new legislation threatens food stamp benefits for 2.4 million people, and a shooting in Austin, Texas, left three dead, including a child.

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