Motive for Dallas ICE shooting remains unclear

Government shutdown threat, China emissions, and dictionary additions

ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sarah Naffa September 25, 2025 By Sarah Naffa September 25, 2025 The motive of the shooter who fatally shot at least one person at an immigration facility in Texas remains unclear; the White House budget office took the aggressive step of telling agencies to prepare for mass firings if the government shuts down next week; and China, the world's largest carbon polluting nation, announces a new climate goal to cut emissions. Also, experts suggest beginning your wellness journey by starting small. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks about the shooting in Dallas on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) U.S. NEWS Motive of shooter who officials say opened fire at Dallas ICE facility remains unclear  For the second time in two weeks a shooter on a rooftop inflicted death on the ground, this time at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas where a detainee was killed and two others were critically wounded by a gunman who then fatally shot himself. Read more. What to know: The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that shots were fired early Wednesday "indiscriminately at the ICE building, including at a van in the sallyport," a secure and gated entryway. The detainees were in the van. No ICE personnel were injured. Authorities have given few details about the shooting and did not publicly release the names of the victims or the gunman. The shooter was identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn by a law enforcement official who could not publicly disclose details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo on social media showing a bullet found at the scene with "ANTI-ICE" written on it. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ordered more security at ICE facilities across the U.S., according to a post by the DHS on the social platform X. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ What we know about the suspect and victims in the Dallas ICE facility shooting  Judge rules feds can't require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money Latinos in Memphis worry about possible immigration crackdown by Trump's crime task force POLITICS White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown In a memo released Wednesday night, the Office of Management and Budget said agencies should consider a reduction in force for federal programs whose funding would lapse next week, is not otherwise funded and is "not consistent with the President's priorities." Read more. Why this matters: This move from OMB significantly increases the consequences of a potential government shutdown next week and escalates pressure on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The two leaders have kept nearly all of their Democratic lawmakers united against a clean funding bill pushed by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans that would keep the federal government operating for seven more weeks, demanding immediate improvements to health care in exchange for their votes. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump's workforce purge batters DC's job market and leads to rise in homes for sale, report finds   Federal judge refuses to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by Trump administration   Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say   Judge rejects ex-FBI agent's claim he was illegally fired for disparaging Trump in texts   US Justice Department official ordered to drop inquiry into Sandy Hook lawsuit against Alex Jones   Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case   Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies   In his words: Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's UN claims about irregular migration in Europe   FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claim at UN that he has ended 7 wars   Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. and the spread of 'crackpot ideas,' saying they are costing lives   Dr. Oz is more moderate on Tylenol than Trump   Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get the flu shot   Family of 1 of the 67 Washington plane crash victims sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines   Kimmel is back on ABC to big ratings, but some affiliates still refuse to air his show Harris faces protesters, condemns Israel's war in Gaza on first night of book tour Trump says he was victim of 'triple sabotage' at UN and Secret Service is looking into the matter Trump's Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elites Trump snubs Biden with autopen photo on new Presidential Walk of Fame CLIMATE China, world's largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions With China announcing its first emission cuts, world leaders said Wednesday they are getting more serious about fighting climate change and the deadly extreme weather that comes with it. Read more. Why this matters: At the United Nations' high-level climate summit, Chinese president Xi Jinping announced the world's largest carbon-polluting country would aim to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035. China produces more than 31% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions, and they have long been soaring. Xi also pledged that China would increase its wind and solar power sixfold from 2020 levels, make pollution-free vehicles mainstream and "basically establish a climate adaptive society." RELATED COVERAGE ➤ China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting A US lawmaker in China says there's 'a lot of work to do' to resolve trade conflict ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Rare breach: Drone fired by Yemen's Houthis wounds 22 in southern Israel, in a breach of missile defenses Lebanon: UN peacekeepers say an Israeli drone crashed into their headquarters North Darfur: Drone strike on a market in Sudan kills 15, aid worker and local group say Drone sightings: Danish officials believe drone flyovers at 4 airports are meant to sow fear and division Former French President: Court sentences Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison in campaign-financing trial Merriam-Webster: Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. over 5,000 words added to 'Collegiate' dictionary Today in History: In 2005, the Irish Republican Army decommissioned its arsenal of weapons, officially ending a 36-year armed campaign for a unified Irish state WATCH Colombia: 23 miners rescued after 43 hours trapped in a gold mine A CHANGE OF PACE A man runs on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, before sunrise in 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) How to overcome hurdles and start a wellness strategy Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with? Among the experts' advice: Start with a little and it can turn into something big. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sarah Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. 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