With three days left to fund the government, the White House is exerting maximum pressure on Democrats, threatening to fire, not furlow, thousands of federal workers if the government shuts down on October 1st, trying to force Democrats into accepting the GOP's short-term continuing resolution. Joining me now is Texas Congresswoman Julie Johnson. She's a member of the Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Housing Administration committees. Congresswoman, welcome. Uh, thank you for joining me. So, a senior ...

Democrats have continued their success in special election since President Trump was elected. This week, Adalita Grahalva won a special election in Arizona's seventh congressional district. She succeeds her late father, Congressman Raul Grahalva, and will serve out the remaining 15 months of his term.Grahala's win narrows the Republican majority in the House, and she will have an immediate impact once sworn in. She'll become a potential 218th signature of a bipartisan effort to force the release of the Epst ...

Incident Summary - Shooting at Dallas ICE facility, shooter acted alone, motivated by hatred for the federal government [1] - Shooter intended to maximize lethality against ICE personnel and property damage, while minimizing collateral damage [2][3] - One detainee died, two others critically injured [6] Shooter's Motives - Handwritten notes expressed hatred for ICE, referring to their job as "human trafficking" and a "dirty paycheck" [9][10] - Shooter aimed to instill "real terror" among ICE agents [10] - Authorities characterize the shooting as a politically motivated act of terrorism [10] Evidence and Investigation - FBI found handwritten notes corroborating the political motive [9] - Surveillance video shows detainees exiting the van, some injured, and agents attempting rescue under gunfire [4][5][7]

Tonight, investigators revealing disturbing new details about a gunman they say was fixated on killing ICE agents and had been planning his attack on a Dallas ICE facility for months. What he did is the very definition of terrorism. The FBI saying they found his handwritten notes, including one that read, "Hopefully this will give ICE agents real terror to think, is there a sniper with AP rounds on that roof?" He wrote that he intended to maximize lethality against ICE personnel and to maximize property dam ...

FBI agents executed a search warrant at the sniper's residence yesterday and there found a collection of notes. First, I want to point out that one of these notes or papers, the sniper explicitly states, "Yes, it was just me." That statement appears to be correct at this point in the investigation. Notably, these loose notes included a game plan of the attack and target areas at the facility.He called the ICE employees people showing up to collect a dirty paycheck. He wrote that he intended to maximize leth ...

you know, to hear that the ICE office was under fire, uh those potential fatalities, you know, it really hit home seeing the photos today. Um some of the bullets um were in an office that I used to have there. Uh it's just it's a horrible feeling.Um people always ask me, "What's the thing that keeps me up at night?" It's the safety of the men and women of ICE. And this is this is bad. I was devastated.You know, it's the one thing we've talked about, the thousand% increase on ICE officers and agents nationwi ...

Incident Summary - A shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas resulted in one death and two critical injuries, all victims being detainees [1] - The gunman, 29-year-old Joshua John, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound [1] - The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of targeted violence, finding bullets with an "anti-ICE" message near the shooter's body [2][5] Political Reactions and Accusations - Trump administration officials and some Republicans attributed the shooting to political violence motivated by the left, blaming Democratic rhetoric against ICE [4][5][6] - Vice President JD Vance stated that political violence in the country is primarily from one side of the political aisle, prompting criticism for allegedly false statements [6][7] - Counterarguments highlighted that data suggests the majority of politically motivated killings in the United States come from the right [9][10] Calls for Unity and Condemnation of Violence - There were calls for condemning political violence in all forms, rather than selectively focusing on incidents affecting one side [19] - Some criticized the immediate leap to political division and blame following the shooting, especially by high-ranking officials [21] - The need for leadership to unite the country and move beyond division was emphasized [17][18] Open Questions and Ongoing Investigation - Questions remain about the shooter's motive and target, considering the ability to distinguish ICE officers from migrants [20] - The investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances and motivations behind the attack [2][20]

We're learning more details this morning about the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas yesterday, as well as the suspect behind it. Investigators say one person was killed and two others were critically wounded in this attack. No ICE officers were injured and the shooting victims were all detainees.Their identities have not yet been released. Authorities identified the gunman though as 29-year-old Joshua John. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.DHS officials say John fired indiscriminately a ...

A gunman opening fire on an ICE facility in what officials are calling a targeted attack on law enforcement. The FBI director posting this image of bullet casings found on the scene and written on one of them the words anti- ice. You see it clearly.Law enforcement sources tell NBC News it was a 29year-old shooter that police say fired from a rooftop into a secure area of the facility. One detainee was killed, another two injured before the gunman took his own life. And if this all sounds familiar, the attac ...

Incident Overview - A sniper attack occurred at the ICE Dallas field office, resulting in casualties and highlighting the increasing threats against ICE personnel [2][3][4] - The shooting took place off I35 at 6:40 AM central time, posing a risk to commuters and nearby residents [5] Impact on Personnel and Operations - No ICE personnel were injured during the attack, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of ICE facilities [6] - The acting ICE director emphasizes the commitment to ensuring the safety of ICE agents and detainees, while maintaining their law enforcement mission [9][13] Security Measures and Response - ICE has been in a defensive posture due to increasing attacks and rhetoric, and is taking steps to harden facilities and enhance security [11][12] - Secretary Gnome and ICE leadership are providing support to the Dallas office and ensuring the mental and physical well-being of personnel [16][17] Recruitment and Public Perception - Despite a thousand percent increase in attacks on ICE officers, the agency has received over 150,000 applications for new hiring initiatives [7][15] - The acting director attributes the high application rate to individuals wanting to pursue a career in federal law enforcement, despite the dangerous rhetoric targeting ICE [15]