A Sniper Takes Aim at an ICE Facility in Dallas

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: A Sniper Takes Aim at an ICE Facility in Dallas

Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update opens with breaking news of a sniper attack at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. The update continues with political commentary, developments regarding a suspended late-night host, updates on global affairs, a Congressional special election, economic news, and a warning about fraudulent AI videos. The tone is urgent and informative, focused on recent incidents and evolving national concerns.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Sniper Attack at ICE Facility (00:02–00:37, 02:32–02:58)

• Incident Summary:

  • A sniper opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas.
  • Three ICE detainees were shot; one died.
  • No ICE agents were harmed.
  • The suspect, positioned on a rooftop, died from a self-inflicted wound.

• Leadership Reactions:

  • Todd Lyons (Acting ICE Director):
    • "It keeps getting worse and worse and it has to stop." [00:10]
    • Noted the escalation in violence and the impact of online rhetoric.
  • Madison Sheehan (ICE Deputy Director):
    • "We know that a lot of this comes from the different motivations that we're seeing online over the last few weeks." [00:26]

• Anticipated Updates:

  • Dallas police expected to provide more details as the investigation continues.

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2. Jimmy Kimmel’s Controversy and Return (00:37–01:19)

• Context:

  • Jimmy Kimmel returned to air after being suspended due to his comments about Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin.

• Kimmel's Clarification:

  • Addressed the controversy, denying any intent to make light of violence or assign group blame:
    • "I don't think the murderer who shot Charlie Kirk represents this – this was a sick person who believed violence was the solution, and it isn't ever." – Jimmy Kimmel [00:56]
  • Thanked supporters of free speech and criticized his suspension, receiving a standing ovation.
  • Commented on President Trump's reaction:
    • "Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can't take a joke." – Jimmy Kimmel [01:13]

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3. President Trump’s Response (01:19–01:42)

• Social Media Statements:
  • On Truth Social, Trump criticized ABC for reinstating Kimmel, calling the show “Democrat garbage” and hinting it serves as an "illegal campaign contribution" for Democrats.
  • Expressed support for Ukraine, dubbing Russia a "paper tiger" and stating confidence in Ukraine regaining lost territory, despite stalled peace talks.

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4. Global Affairs: Ukraine and Russia (01:42–01:49)

• Ukrainian Perspective:
  • Jimmy Phela quoted a Ukrainian official on Putin’s interactions with Trump:
    • "The fact that Putin was lying to President Trump so many times also made a difference." – Unnamed source relayed by Jimmy Phela [01:42]

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5. Congressional Special Election in Arizona (01:49–02:00)

• Result:
  • Adelina Grovalova wins a special election to complete her late father Raul’s Congressional term.

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6. Economic Update (02:32–03:15)

• Markets:

  • Dow Jones up 32 points, Nasdaq down 11, S&P 500 down 3.
  • Oil prices rise to over $64/barrel; national gas average at $3.16/gallon.

• Government Shutdown Warning:

  • Only six days left to avoid a shutdown.
  • Ryan Schmell: Summarizes partisan gridlock over budget negotiations, with both sides proposing conflicting funding provisions and extensions.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans another vote to extend funding.

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7. Online Deepfake Warnings (03:53–04:24)

• Rafael Nadal's Statement:
  • Warns of AI-generated deepfake videos falsely showing him giving financial advice.
  • Quote: "Rafael Nadal doesn't love this." [03:57]
  • Nadal calls for ethical and responsible technology use:
    • "Society's challenge of learning to distinguish between what's real and what's manipulated and of promoting an ethical and responsible use of technology." (paraphrased from his LinkedIn statement)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Todd Lyons (ICE):

  "It keeps getting worse and worse and it has to stop." [00:10]

• Madison Sheehan (ICE):

  "We know that a lot of this comes from the different motivations that we're seeing online over the last few weeks." [00:26]

• Jimmy Kimmel (on violence):

  "I don't think the murderer who shot Charlie Kirk represents this was a sick person who believed violence was the solution and it isn't ever." [00:56]

• Jimmy Kimmel (on Trump):

  "Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can't take a joke." [01:13]

• President Trump (via Truth Social, reported):

  Called ABC’s show “Democrat garbage” and implied it functions as a “major illegal campaign contribution for Democrats.” [01:19]

• Jimmy Phela (Ukraine update):

  "Fact that Putin was lying to President Trump so many times also made a difference." [01:42]

• Rafael Nadal (on deepfakes):

  "Rafael Nadal doesn't love this." [03:57]

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 — Breaking news: Dallas ICE facility shooting
• 00:10–00:26 — ICE Officials respond
• 00:37–01:19 — Jimmy Kimmel’s return and comments
• 01:19–01:42 — President Trump’s statements and Ukraine update
• 01:49 — Arizona special election result
• 02:32–02:58 — Reiteration of Dallas shooting; Market updates
• 03:15–03:53 — Government shutdown countdown
• 03:53–04:24 — Rafael Nadal warns about AI deepfakes

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Episode Tone and Language

The episode maintains a fast-paced, urgent news bulletin style, with direct quotes from key public figures. The presenters use straightforward language, emphasizing the seriousness of the Dallas shooting and the various political controversies, while maintaining FOX News' characteristic commentary style.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

This is a FOX News alert. A sniper takes aim at an immigration enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas. I'm Dave Anthony.

[Todd Lyons]

It keeps getting worse and worse and it has to stop.

[Dave Anthony]

That's acting ICE Director Todd Lyons on cnn. In the shooting this morning, three ICE detainees were shot, one died.

[Todd Lyons]

No ICE agents hurt that the suspect, an apparent sniper on a roof with a rifle is dead from a self inflicted wound.

[Madison Sheehan]

We know that a lot of this comes from the different motivations that we're seeing online over the last few weeks.

[Todd Lyons]

As rhetoric increased, ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheehan on FOX in France.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Jeff Manasso. We expect an update from Dallas police in the next few minutes. Jimmy Kimmel returned last night, though dozens of ABC stations refused to air his show following a suspension over comments he made last week about Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin. Kimmel said last night he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing or blame any specific group.

[Jimmy Kimmel]

I don't think the murderer who shot Charlie Kirk represents this was a sick person who believed violence was the solution and it isn't ever.

[Dave Anthony]

Kimmel also thanked those who supported free speech and criticized his suspension. And he got a standing ovation saying this about President Trump.

[Jimmy Kimmel]

Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can't take a joke.

[Dave Anthony]

Now President Trump posted on Truth Social he can't believe ABC gave Kimmel his job back, calling the show Democrat garbage, suggesting it even could be a major illegal campaign contribution for Democrats. In another post, the president offered support for Ukraine, calling Russia a paper tiger, suggesting Ukraine could win back all the territory seized in the war with no progress stopping the fighting. After talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells FOX the.

[Jimmy Phela]

Fact that Putin was lying to President Trump so many times also made a difference.

[Dave Anthony]

In Arizona, a daughter has won a special election to replace her late father in Congress. Adelina Grovalova will serve the rest of Raul's term in the House. He died in March. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Again, our top FOX News story developing this morning, a shooting In Dallas, Texas, outside an immigration enforcement facility, three detainees ICE was bringing in were shot. One of them was killed. The sniper, who was on a rooftop, took his own life, pointing the gun at himself. And again, we expect an update from Dallas police soon. Turning to Wall street, the Dow Is is up 32 points. The Nasdaq down 11. The S&P 500 losing 3 points. The price of oil is up a dollar back over $64 a barrel, while gas drops a penny today, AAA's national average for regular $3.16 a gallon, a nickel less than gas cost a year ago. Congress has just six days left to prevent a government shutdown.

[Ryan Schmell]

House and Senate minority leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are accusing President Trump of throwing an unhinged temper tantrum by canceling a planned meeting to discuss avoiding a government shutdown. Trump, Jefferies and Schumer have proposed several health care provisions to be included in a funding package which President Trump describes as unserious and ridiculous. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the chamber will vote again next week on a package to extend government funding until November 21st with the hope several Democrats will jump on board to reach the 60 vote threshold. In Washington, Ryan Schmell's Fox News a.

[Dave Anthony]

Star tennis player is warning us of a racket online deep fake videos.

[Rafael Nadal]

Rafael Nadal doesn't love this. The retired tennis great is warning about sets of fake online videos of him serving up financial advice. Nadal says the videos were generated with artificial intelligence promoting misleading advertising that's completely unrelated to him. In a message on his LinkedIn page, Nadal talks about society's challenge of learning to distinguish between what's real and what's manipulated and of promoting an ethical and responsible use of technology.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tom Rigotti, a Dave. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

[Jimmy Phela]

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