News Brief

It’s Wednesday, and here’s what’s in the 12:30 report today:

• Kimmel captures attention upon returning.
• Trump responds to Kimmel’s comeback.
• Shooting incident at the Dallas Ice Facility.
• NASA unveils plans for a Moon Mission in 2026.

Shooting at the Dallas Ice Facility

This morning, a shooter opened fire at the Dallas Immigration Bureau (ICE) office, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The shooter reportedly took his own life, according to Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem.

Details:

• The head of the Dallas FBI Field Office indicated that the shooter had an anti-ICE motive.
• Officials confirmed that no law enforcement personnel were harmed.
• Reports suggest that the shooting may have been aimed at ICE detainees.

Noem stated officials are still trying to understand the shooter’s motives, highlighting an alarming trend of violence against ICE personnel. “We don’t know the motivation yet, but we know that our ICE law enforcement agencies face unprecedented violence against them,” she remarked.

Vice President Vance echoed her sentiments, emphasizing an end to attacks on law enforcement.

For ongoing updates, check our live blog.

Kimmel’s Talk Show Return

Jimmy Kimmel made waves with his return to late-night television, quickly garnering over 11.4 million views on his monologue within 12 hours on YouTube.

Despite not having the official ratings yet, CNN pointed out that Kimmel usually attracts around 240,000 viewers per episode, making this return particularly notable.

In response to Kimmel’s comeback, President Trump voiced his disapproval, labeling Kimmel’s work as “fake news” and questioning the integrity of his show.

A spokesperson for Turning Point USA criticized Kimmel’s recent apology, saying it fell short.

Kimmel started his monologue with a heartfelt acknowledgment of recent events, vowing he never intended to belittle tragic incidents. He expressed gratitude for support, even noting conservatives who spoke up for him, which he found surprising.

Yet, Kimmel didn’t hold back his critique of the Trump administration, calling it “anti-American” for stifling comedians critical of the president.

Trump’s Shift on Russia

Turning to foreign affairs, President Trump expressed strong criticism of Russia this week, indicating that it has been directionless since its invasion of Ukraine and labeling it a “paper tiger.” This is a significant departure from his previous supportive stance toward Russia.

Trump’s remarks were not limited to social media; he also used his UN speech to underline the failures of Russia’s military campaign.

Ukrainian President Zelensky admitted to being somewhat surprised by Trump’s comments.

The Kremlin responded bluntly, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissing Trump’s “paper tiger” analogy, asserting that Russia is indeed a formidable force.

Quick Updates:

• Camp Mystic plans a partial reopening next summer after a tragic flood.
• Disney will hike subscription prices for its streaming services starting October 21.
• Amazon has issued recalls for 500,000 products over safety concerns.

Today’s Schedule

With the House and Senate out, President Trump is at the White House, while Vice President Vance is speaking in North Carolina.

• 1:00 PM: Trump receives his intelligence briefing.
• 2:20 PM: Vance addresses public safety and tax policies in Concord.
• 7:00 PM: Trump hosts dinner in the Rose Garden.

Other Topics

Today is National Cherry Jubilee Day. Meanwhile, NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in over 50 years, with hopes of bringing them back by 2027.

A recent article from Michael Wilson of the New York Times recounted his near-miss with a sophisticated scam call that posed as Chase Bank, showcasing the realities of current scams.

And, have you ever wondered what a spelt bee would look like for a dog? I think there’s a good chance it would be quite amusing!