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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief—heavy on news, light on analysis—bringing you the top stories shaping America and the world.

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Federal Agencies – In a landmark decision, the Court rules Trump can fire appointees from “independent” agencies like the NLRB, reshaping executive authority and possibly opening the door to major reforms—including spending control.

Trump’s Budget Bill Passes the House—Markets Shudder – The “Big, Beautiful Bill” narrowly clears the House, cutting green subsidies and boosting border spending. But the $3T in new debt spooks bond markets and sets up a GOP clash in the Senate.

China Deemed Greatest Threat in U.S. History – CIA Deputy Director calls China the top existential threat America has ever faced. Despite this, Trump’s tariff rollbacks continue as U.S. companies scramble with rising supply chain costs.

Retailers React to Tariffs: Walmart Warns of Price Hikes, Target Stays Quiet, Nike Raises Prices – As stacked tariffs hit, companies split on their messaging. Trump urges retailers to “eat it”—the costs, that is.

Tucker Carlson Calls Trump Middle East Dealings ‘Corrupt’ – On his podcast, Carlson agrees with guest Shawn Ryan that Trump’s Qatar jet gift and real estate ventures abroad “seem like corruption.” The White House has yet to respond.

Disney, Harvard Face Trump’s Immigration Crackdown – Disney places Venezuelan workers on unpaid leave, and Trump’s DHS revokes Harvard’s right to host international students over ties to anti-Semitic and pro-communist activity.

Putin Rejects Ukraine Peace Deal, Trump Pulls Back – After a call with Putin, Trump begins stepping back from negotiations. Vance says it’s time to recognize this as “Biden’s war.”

France and Saudi Arabia Push Hamas to Disarm – With Hamas leadership decimated, new talks aim to shift the group to a political role only. Meanwhile, a U.S. Leftist kills two Israeli diplomats in DC, further inflaming tensions.

China Eyes Diego Garcia, Trump Approves UK Transfer – Beijing-linked satellite images of U.S. forces raise alarms. Trump backs a UK deal transferring island sovereignty to pro-China Mauritius, baffling allies.

Taiwan Ramps Up Drone Defenses Against Invasion Threat – The island nation forms its first military drone units to reinforce deterrence against a Chinese invasion.

Medical Science: Vitamin D3 Slows Aging; Spicy Food Curbs Calories – New studies show vitamin D3 reduces telomere shortening, while spicy food could help reduce calorie intake and fight obesity.

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Israel Prepares to Strike Iran as Peace Talks Falter – With nuclear negotiations between Trump’s team and Tehran collapsing, Israeli intelligence warns of imminent airstrikes on Iran’s enrichment sites. Mossad and the IDF are on alert. Trump moves F-15s to Diego Garcia to protect U.S. bombers amid escalating tensions.

Mexican Cartels Unite as Government Admits It’s Losing Control – Two major drug cartels—CJNG and Los Chapitos—form a new alliance while Mexico’s own intel agencies privately admit the cartels have become shadow governments. Even elite political staff in Mexico City are now cartel targets. U.S. supply chains and border security may soon face fallout.

Bird Flu in Brazil Could Send U.S. Chicken Prices Soaring – A poultry outbreak in Brazil, which supplies 40% of the world’s chicken, has foreign buyers turning to U.S. producers. This could tighten domestic supply and spike prices during peak grilling season.

Trump Confronts South Africa Over White Genocide Allegations – In a tense White House meeting, Trump accuses South African President Ramaphosa of enabling racially motivated land seizures and violence. Trump plays footage of political leaders promoting violence against white farmers. Critics say Trump is exaggerating—but policies and rhetoric in South Africa suggest race-based discrimination is very real.

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Trump Defends Biden, Blames “Board of Directors” for Border Crisis – In a viral post, President Trump says Joe Biden wasn’t behind open borders—his cognitive decline left key decisions to unelected handlers, including Jill and Hunter Biden. New details from a Jake Tapper book and medical insiders back up claims of hidden dementia and cancer diagnoses during Biden’s presidency. House Republicans now plan oversight hearings on what they call “the fraud presidency.”

Wind for Gas Deal: Trump Trades Turbines for Pipelines – Trump strikes a deal with New York’s Governor Hochul: a $5B wind farm off Long Island moves forward in exchange for greenlighting a long-blocked natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania. Critics call it a “dirty green deal,” but Trump allies say it’s smart leverage to restore energy reliability.

“Golden Dome” Missile Shield Unveiled – Trump formally launches a national missile defense initiative to stop hypersonic threats from China and Russia. The plan combines space-based sensors and interceptors, potentially costing hundreds of billions—unless satellites are leased from Elon Musk.

FDA Shifts Course on COVID Shots – Healthy Americans under 65 no longer need routine COVID boosters, the FDA says. Critics say the change came too late and still doesn’t address obesity, which remains a top risk factor. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is expected to soon launch a “Take Back Your Health” national campaign.

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Immigration Showdown: Trump Admin Escalates Enforcement – A sitting Democratic congresswoman is federally charged for assaulting ICE officers; California jails are forced to comply with deportation warrants; and the Supreme Court greenlights Trump’s rollback of protected status for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants. Meanwhile, the administration considers suspending habeas corpus for mass deportations.

Trump’s “Self-Deport or Pay” Strategy Emerges – A Honduran woman faces a $1.8M fine for ignoring a deportation order since 2005. As self-deportation flights begin—with $1,000 cash incentives—Trump’s team aims to make noncompliance too costly to ignore.

Iran Tensions Rise, U.S. Fortifies Diego Garcia – Following Iran’s fiery rejection of nuclear limits, the U.S. deploys F-15s to the Indian Ocean base to protect strategic bombers amid threats from disguised Iranian missile ships and drones.

Europe’s Populist Politics and Alleged French Election Meddling – Portugal’s Chega party surges again, while Romania’s pro-Western candidate scores an upset many say was influenced by France’s intel agency to protect natural gas interests.

Hong Kong Researchers Identify Oral Bacteria as Autism Biomarker – A new study finds that oral microbiota can diagnose autism with 81% accuracy. The discovery could lead to early-intervention swab tests for infants and reshape autism research.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:3220 MAY 2025

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Trump to Walmart: “Eat the Tariffs” – President Trump criticizes Walmart for raising prices, arguing the retail giant and China should absorb the tariff costs. Treasury Secretary Bessent tries to calm fears, but stacked tariffs and a weakened U.S. dollar are squeezing importers. Meanwhile, the GOP’s "Big, Beautiful Bill" aims to cut spending and taxes, but conservatives remain divided on whether it goes far enough.

China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Delays Trade Talks – Xi Jinping selectively permits rare earth shipments to foreign firms, leaving U.S. companies scrambling. Analysts suspect the delay is strategic, possibly a prelude to fall military action around Taiwan.

Middle East Shift: Hamas Leaders Killed, Gaza May Be Carved Up – Israel reportedly eliminates top Hamas leaders and rolls out a plan to divide Gaza into three security zones. Meanwhile, a leaked proposal reveals a U.S.-backed effort to relocate 1 million Palestinians to Libya, raising alarm over European security and regional stability.

Pope Leo XIV’s First Mass Aligns with Youth Revival of Christianity – As the new pope champions human dignity and labor, more young people in the U.S. and Europe are turning to Christianity—and to the skilled trades. High school shop programs are making a comeback as Gen Z skips college for $70K job offers and deeper purpose.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

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Trump’s Middle East Tour Draws Unlikely Praise – Top Obama and Biden officials, including Ben Rhodes and Rob Malley, applaud Trump’s bold diplomacy in Syria, Gaza, and with Arab partners. Even Democratic Rep. Jim Himes admits Trump “played the Middle East pretty darn well.”

Gaza “Freedom Zone” and a Rift with Apple – Trump floats the idea of the U.S. taking over Gaza. He also blasts Apple CEO Tim Cook for moving production to India, accusing the company of betraying American workers.

China Floods U.S. with Goods While Hoarding Minerals – Despite the tariff truce, China withholds critical rare earth exports while ramping up production of consumer goods—especially for Halloween and Christmas. Xi Jinping mocks America’s dependency on cheap imports and takes shots at Trump in front of Latin diplomats.

Germany Bows to Trump’s NATO Demands – In a surprise move, Germany pledges to meet Trump’s 5% defense spending target, shocking European allies and boosting defense stocks.

GOP Pushes Remittance Tax, Mexico Furious – A new Republican proposal would tax wire transfers to fund a $5T tax package. Mexico’s president and senate condemn the idea as discriminatory and fear it will push money transfers underground.

Supreme Court Grills Trump Admin on Citizenship Case – Justices express skepticism over Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship and the broader issue of universal injunctions.

Medical Breakthroughs: Fentanyl Deaths Decline, GLP-1 Drugs Help Alcoholics and Liver Disease – CDC data shows overdose deaths are down. Semaglutide shows promise in treating alcoholism, liver disease, and may reduce Alzheimer’s risk.

Prostate Cancer Treatments Improve, Exercise Lowers Risk and Aids Recovery – New research supports shorter, safer radiation schedules, while exercise helps reduce complications, dementia risk, and cognitive decline.

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Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Citizenship and Injunction Fight – The justices hear arguments in Trump v. CASA, Inc., tackling whether birthright citizenship can be ended via executive order and whether lower-court judges can issue sweeping “universal injunctions.” The outcome could reshape immigration law and presidential authority.

California’s Budget Busted by Illegal Immigration – Governor Newsom proposes rolling back healthcare for illegal aliens after costs skyrocket beyond $9.5B. Democrats revolt, accusing him of betraying progressive values, even as the state faces a $12B budget hole.

Trump Scores Win on Alien Enemies Act as Deportation System Exposed – A federal judge allows the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, though with more due process than Trump sought. Bryan walks through the current deportation process and why it could take 60+ years to remove Biden-era migrants.

China’s Inverters Could Cripple the U.S. Grid – Reuters uncovers hidden sabotage tools inside Chinese-made solar and EV inverters. These embedded devices could allow Beijing to shut down U.S. power infrastructure at will. Bryan explains why this, along with China’s defiance on fentanyl, proves “strategic decoupling” isn’t enough.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today’s episode, we cover:

Trump Reshapes the Middle East – The president lifts U.S. sanctions on Syria, engages in secret negotiations with Hamas leading to a hostage release, and pressures Iran with a mix of diplomacy and subtle military signals. Major weapons and AI chip deals unfold with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.

China Caught Evading Oil Sanctions – Beijing secretly buys Venezuelan oil using transponder tricks and false documentation. The move could trigger a 25% tariff hike under Trump’s secondary sanctions policy.

FBI Prioritizes Immigration After UK Bomb Plot – The FBI redirects resources to immigration enforcement, sparking Democratic backlash, just as Iranian saboteurs posing as asylum seekers are caught attempting to bomb the Israeli embassy in London.

Listener Mailbag: The China Pivot and Trump Loyalty Debate – Bryan responds to listener feedback over his criticism of Trump’s China tariff reversal and Qatar jet acceptance, offering candid insight into the national security stakes behind U.S.-China policy.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32