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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 29, 2025 In the news today: An ex-Marine opened fire and set a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building ablaze in Michigan; Trump will speak at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders; and Moldova’s pro-EU party wins a clear parliamentary majority. Also, Milan Fashion Week was abuzz with filming for “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel. Flames rise from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc on Sunday. (Julie J, @Malkowski6April via AP) U.S. NEWS Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8 An ex-Marine smashed a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, opened fire and set the building ablaze during a crowded Sunday service and then was fatally shot by police. At least four people were killed and eight wounded, and authorities were searching the building ruins for more victims. Read more. What to know: Authorities identified the shooter as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of the neighboring small town of Burton. The FBI is leading the investigation and considered it an “act of targeted violence,” said Ruben Coleman, a special agent in charge for the bureau. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Fire engulfs Michigan church as police respond to shooting  Photos show aftermath of a shooting and fire at a Michigan church POLITICS Trump will speak at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders, AP source says President Donald Trump will speak at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders on Tuesday, according to a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The official said the president’s participation was not part of the original plan for the meeting but that he decided that he wanted to go. Read more. Why this matters: Hundreds of generals and admirals — senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers — have been summoned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from all over the world to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia. Trump told NBC News in an interview Sunday that they would be “talking about how well we’re doing militarily, talking about being in great shape, talking about a lot of good, positive things.” News about the meeting broke Thursday, and no reason was initially provided for the unusual gathering. Trump didn’t seem to know about it when first asked by reporters during an Oval Office appearance. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House Netanyahu and Trump are set to meet as pressure mounts to end war in Gaza   FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, AP sources say Trump moves toward deal to give US an equity stake in company developing Nevada lithium mine   Trump’s transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars   Atlanta forfeits $37.5M in airport funds after refusing to agree to Trump’s DEI ban   Missouri governor signs Trump-backed plan aimed at helping Republicans win another US House seat Supreme Court keeps in place Trump funding freeze that threatens billions of dollars in foreign aid   The Taliban release a US citizen from Afghan prison US revokes visa for Colombia’s president after he urges American soldiers to disobey Trump Through their eyes: Donald Trump and his actions, as seen by leaders from around the world Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, Memphis   New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign   Rudy Giuliani and Dominion Voting Systems settle defamation suit over his 2020 election claims    Judge rules ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic with false claims on voting machines   Elections worker who lost job after telling Jon Stewart about safety fears settles lawsuit   House Democrats release partial records from Epstein’s estate referencing Musk, Gates and Prince Andrew   GOP lawmaker with ‘joebidennnn69' screen name to plead guilty to sharing child sex abuse videos Wisconsin Republican Bill Berrien quits governor’s race amid fallout over sexually explicit links   Sara Jane Moore, who tried to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, dies at 95 WORLD NEWS Moldova’s pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups Moldova’s pro-Western governing party won a clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups in an election Sunday that was widely viewed as a stark choice between East and West. Read more. Why this matters: The election was widely viewed as a geopolitical choice for Moldovans: between a path to the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. With nearly all polling station reports counted on Monday, electoral data showed the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity had 50.1% of the vote, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc had 24.2%. The outcome was noteworthy considering Moldovan authorities’ repeated claims that Russia was conducting a vast “hybrid war” to try to sway the outcome. The alleged Russian schemes included orchestrating a large-scale vote-buying scheme, conducting more than 1,000 cyberattacks on critical government infrastructure, a plan to incite riots around Sunday’s election, and a sprawling disinformation campaign online. Moldova applied to join the EU in 2022 in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and was granted candidate status that year. Brussels agreed to open accession negotiations last year. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ In photos: Moldova’s pro-EU party wins parliamentary election and defeats Russian-friendly groups Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a ‘decisive response’ Denmark reports new drone sightings at armed forces’ locations. NATO boosts Baltic Sea vigilance ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Vietnam: Typhoon kills at least 12 people Wave of executions: Iran hangs a man it accuses of spying for Israel On-camera confession: Man admits in TV interview to killing and burying his parents ‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’: DNA evidence links a dead man to the 1991 killings of 4 girls at Texas yogurt shop Heat-and-eat pasta warning: Listeria found in Walmart, Trader Joe’s meals may be linked to deadly outbreak Golf: Europe wins the Ryder Cup and reasserts its dominance over the Americans Today in History: In 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland WATCH Super Bowl LX: Bad Bunny to headline 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Oktoberfest: Arnold Schwarzenegger directs a band in a beer tent in Munich A CHANGE OF PACE Models wear creations as part of the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Milan, Italy, Saturday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Photo highlights from the runway at Milan Fashion Week Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Roberto Cavalli were among the brands to showcase collections at Milan Fashion Week, highlighting the Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear collections. Stars including Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci could be seen in the front row, filming for “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel. 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 SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences or unsubscribe | Privacy Policy *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT