Apple News Today: A Shooter Opened Fire at an ICE Facility. What to Know

Date: September 25, 2025
Host: Shumita Basu

Overview

This episode delivers a thoughtful overview of top stories—including a targeted shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, shifting US foreign aid policy, Gen Z-driven political upheaval in Nepal, a historic cyclone in China, controversy over Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night return, and remarkable progress against Huntington’s disease. Shumita Basu guides listeners through key developments, providing both eyewitness accounts and expert journalist analysis.

Breaking News: Shooting at a Dallas ICE Facility

• Summary (00:05–02:24):
  • A shooter opened fire at a Dallas ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility.
  • One detainee is confirmed dead; two others are critical (the Mexican Foreign Ministry confirmed at least one Mexican national among those injured).
  • The attacker, identified as Joshua John, reportedly died from a self-inflicted wound.
  • No law enforcement officers were harmed.
  • The FBI labels it a targeted act of violence and found anti-ICE messages etched on bullets.
  • The motive remains unclear, with ongoing official investigations.

Eyewitness Perspectives

• Denise Robleto’s Experience (01:31):
  • Denise Robleto, present during the shooting, gave a translated account:

    "So many thoughts ran through her mind... my legs started shaking and my hands too." (01:31)

  • She initially feared whether ICE agents were involved in the shooting:

    "[I didn't know] if those shots were aimed at ICE or if ICE was doing the shooting." (01:38)

Official Responses and Community Context

• Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s Plea (01:42–02:24):

  • Urged restraint and patience during the investigation.

    "This is an active investigation. There's still a lot of unanswered questions... I want to encourage all of you to exercise a little bit of restraint and allow them to do their job." (01:50)

  • Acknowledged the confusion and anxiety such incidents cause families:

    "It's a scary time... challenging to explain to [my children] what's going on in our country right now." (02:06)

• Contextual Details:

  • The facility frequently hosts immigrant support vigils and has been a protest site.
  • A previous incident this year involved a bomb threat (later unsubstantiated).
  • This marks the second shooting near a Texas federal immigration facility in recent months.

Rising Violence and Protests Around ICE Facilities

• National Trends (02:24–02:55):
  • Facilities have become protest flashpoints as ICE intensifies enforcement.
  • In Chicago, increased enforcement has triggered hundreds of arrests and the recent fatal shooting of a Mexican national by ICE.
  • Security at ICE locations nationwide has now been bolstered by order of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following the Dallas attack.

The White House’s Foreign Aid Strategy Shift

• Discussion (02:55–07:00):
  • President Trump’s administration is further challenging the conventional US role in global aid, proposing to redirect close to $2 billion from congressional allocations.
  • Focus: countering “Marxist anti-American regimes” in Latin America and funding investments in Greenland and Ukraine.
  • The move fits the administration’s more transactional approach—urging returns on aid and reduced multilateral involvement.

Notable Commentary

• Noah Robertson, Washington Post Reporter (05:08–05:55):

  "The Trump administration has been very aggressive in pushing against what it sees as handouts to other countries. This goes against decades of Republican and Democratic orthodoxy... making sure that it's a global force for good in the world." "The Trump administration has promised a much more transactional foreign policy... not giving handouts but striking deals... getting something clear and direct in return." (05:55)

• Capitol Pushback (06:43):

  • Lawmakers from both parties express alarm over White House bypassing congressional authority.

    "...concerned that the Trump administration is taking another step to unilaterally move money that Congress had previously appropriated for other purposes and is now putting it toward its own priorities without the consent of lawmakers."

Gen Z Protest Power in Nepal and Beyond

• Context (07:00–11:03):
  • Nepal's PM ousted after youth-led, anti-corruption protests that erupted over the banning of social media platforms.
  • Protests highlighted economic frustrations and inequalities, with lavish lifestyles of political elites spotlighted by young activists online.

In-depth Reporting

• Gabrielle Steinhauser, Wall Street Journal (08:27–10:36):

  "Young Nepalis were starting to share photos and images... of children and spouses of well known politicians and this sort of very lavish lifestyle that some of these people were leading... Some of these posts were getting tagged with the hashtag NEPObaby or NEPO Kid." "The rate of young Nepalis who are not in any form of training or education or work is very high. And that obviously is in sharp contrast to [these politicians' kids]... They took this social media ban as a move to censor them by the government and quite a lot... took to the streets in response." "A lot of people traditionally have moved abroad to work... Or if they stay... the only jobs... are kind of in the gig economy, right, that come without... stability and benefits." "It's not a clear answer that you can contain this by cracking down on freedom of speech or social media... What [these governments] really need to do is think about how do they create opportunities for millions of young people who have an expectation to improve their livelihoods. And... this is what these economies need to do to keep growing." (10:36)

• Regional Context:

  • Similar Gen Z-led movements are building in Indonesia, East Timor, and the Philippines.
  • South Asia faces a massive jobs challenge: 1 million new entrants to the workforce every month from 2025–2030 (World Bank).

Brief Headlines

Historic Typhoon Hits China (11:03)

• The world’s most powerful tropical cyclone devastates Taiwan (14 deaths), grounds flights in Hong Kong, and triggers mass evacuations in China’s Guangdong province (over 1 million people).

Late Night TV Controversy (Jimmy Kimmel) (approx. 11:45)

• Jimmy Kimmel returns after suspension; his monologue for the first show back garners over 26 million views after network controversy involving remarks about Charlie Kirk.

  "[Kimmel] was visibly choked up as he addressed the controversy over his suspension..."

Breakthrough for Huntington’s Disease (approx. 12:15)

• Gene therapy is reportedly able to slow progression by 75% in a small but hopeful patient trial.

  Prof. Sara Tabrizi: "[The results are] spectacular... could give people decades of good quality life."

Notable Quotes

• Denise Robleto (witness):

  "My legs started shaking and my hands too." (01:31)

• Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson:

  "It is challenging to explain to [my children] what's going on in our country right now." (02:06)

• Noah Robertson (Washington Post):

  "The Trump administration has promised a much more transactional foreign policy, one in which... striking deals with other countries..." (05:55)

• Gabrielle Steinhauser (WSJ):

  "Young Nepalis were starting to share photos... tagged with the hashtag NEPObaby or NEPO Kid." (08:27)

• Prof. Sara Tabrizi (on Huntington’s trial):

  "[The results are] spectacular." (approx. 12:15)

Key Timestamps

• 00:05 — Headline summary, Dallas ICE facility shooting details
• 01:31–01:42 — Eyewitness (Denise Robleto) accounts shooting aftermath
• 01:50 — Dallas Mayor’s press conference
• 02:24 — Lack of official motive, political responses, national context
• 05:08–07:00 — Analysis of Trump administration's foreign aid changes
• 08:27–10:36 — Gen Z-driven protests and political change in Nepal, regional trends
• 11:03–12:30 — Headlines: cyclone, Kimmel controversy, Huntington’s disease breakthrough

Tone and Takeaways

The episode maintains a calm, fact-based tone while spotlighting the personal impact of national and global crises—from gun violence in the US to economic and social protests abroad. Experts and eyewitnesses bring a layer of immediacy and analysis, helping listeners grasp both the broad sweep of events and the lived experiences beneath the headlines.