Today's other headlines start with President Trump's temporary federal takeover of policing in Washington, D.C.

The first of some 800 activated National Guard soldiers were seen on the streets of the nation's capital today.

Separately, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said today that a surge of some 850 federal law enforcement officers started yesterday.

The city's Democratic mayor, Muriel Bowser, insists that police chief Pam Smith remains in charge. Bowser also spoke about making the most of the heightened security presence.

What I'm focused on is the federal surge and how to make the most of the additional officer support that we have.

How we got here or what we think about the circumstances right now, we have more police and we want to make sure we're using them.

Also today, the White House said it would increase its crackdown on homeless encampments,

offering those affected the option of moving into a shelter or a drug treatment facility,

those who refuse, face fines, or even jail time.

In Texas, GOP leaders say they'll call a second special session of the state's legislature

if Democrats don't return to work by a Friday deadline. Governor Greg Abbott also threatened to

keep at it until the Republican agenda is passed, saying, quote, there will be no reprie for the

derelict Democrats who fled the state and abandoned their duty.

There being 95 members present, a quorum is not present.

The announcement came shortly after the Texas House once again failed to meet a quorum this morning.

A group of Texas Democrats left the state earlier this month to block voting on a redrawn congressional

map that could help Republicans claim five additional seats in Congress. Democrats say it amounts to cheating.

Police in Texas say the man who shot three people in a target parking lot opened fire randomly.

The attack took place in Austin yesterday afternoon with back-to-school shopping

underway. The victims include a target employee who was collecting carts, a four-year-old,

and her grandfather. Police say the shooter had been previously arrested for domestic violence

and assault. Today, officials said he had a history of mental illness but said they were

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