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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for the Friday Roundup on The Wright Report—covering the week’s biggest stories and your top listener questions.

Another Deportation Reversal Ordered by a Judge – A Venezuelan teen deported under Trump’s Alien Enemies Act must now be returned to the U.S. after a judge ruled the Biden-era protections for minors take legal precedence.

Trump’s Five-Bucket Economic Strategy: Momentum and Warnings – Big reshoring wins with Roche investing $50B in U.S. drug manufacturing and Hyundai moving SUV production from Mexico to Alabama. Meanwhile, Walmart says it can hold prices, but warns of potential shortages.

Tariff Talks and Global Trade Realignment – 15 nations are in advanced talks with Trump’s team to reduce tariffs, including Vietnam and South Africa. U.S. tariff revenue is surging, but American importers remain unsure how much of the cost will be passed on to consumers.

Young Americans Choose Trades Over College – Gen Z is abandoning overpriced universities for skilled trades, boosting Trump’s efforts to revive the working class and address student debt.

Listener Questions: How U.S. Intelligence Really Assesses Threats – Bryan walks listeners through how intel assessments are made—and how partisan leaks and foreign influence can distort the truth, especially on hot-button topics like Iran and Venezuela.

Should We Go to War with Iran? – Bryan lays out the moral and strategic stakes of conflict, emphasizing the burden of leadership and the need for unshakable justification before risking American lives.

The Republic Is Dead? What’s Next? – Thoughtful responses to Bryan’s commentary on America’s decline include whether the nation can be saved by law and order, and how local resilience might help restore national strength.

Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report.

"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 breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world.

RFK Jr. Targets Food Dyes and Sugar, Sparks Industry Pushback – HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. pushes to ban petroleum-based food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5, citing links to ADHD and cancer. He also declares sugar “a poison,” calling for drastic reductions in American diets. Food companies resist, promising only voluntary changes.

Democrat Judges Block Deportations of Violent Illegal Aliens – In New York and California, courts and lawmakers are protecting illegal immigrants—even convicted criminals—from ICE. A NY judge halted Mayor Eric Adams’ effort to deport Rikers Island felons, and California Democrats push a bill to shield inmates from federal authorities.

Iran Expands Secret Nuclear Tunnels, U.S. Prepares Response – Satellite imagery reveals new subterranean facilities under Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain. With nuclear inspectors denied access, fears grow that Tehran is hiding weapons development. Six U.S. B-2 bombers stand ready as Trump prepares for third-round talks in Oman.

Ukraine Peace Plan Hits a Wall – Zelenskyy rejects Trump’s suggestion to allow diplomatic flexibility over Crimea, stalling the deal. The White House criticizes Kyiv’s “inflammatory statements” and hints at walking away from the peace process altogether.

Rwanda Joins U.S. Congo Minerals Deal – As suspected, Trump’s team is negotiating with Rwanda to withdraw from eastern Congo in exchange for a cut of the $22T in mineral rights, paving the way for U.S. access and pushing out China.

Breakthrough in Cancer Recovery from Sweden – Hyperbaric oxygen treatment dramatically reduces long-term radiation damage in cancer patients. Swedish studies show complete symptom relief lasting at least five years, offering hope alongside recent PTSD healing results from Israel.

"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 breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world.

Democrats’ New Border Strategy: Delay Deportations with “Due Process” – New polling reveals voters support mass deportation, but also demand legal fairness. Democrats are seizing that sentiment, working to bog down removals in court, particularly under sympathetic judges.

Cartels Shift from Smuggling to Kidnapping – With the border locked down, Mexican cartels are turning to ransoms, targeting tourists and stranded migrants alike. Officials warn Americans: Don’t travel to Mexico.

Economic Update: Markets Surge on Signs of Tariff Softening – The Dow jumps 1,000 points after Treasury Secretary Bessent and Trump hint at dialing back China tariffs. Meanwhile, U.S. reshoring continues as companies like Guardian Bikes ramp up American production.

China’s Fragile Economy Shows Cracks – Beijing props up markets with cash injections, secretly reroutes goods to skirt U.S. tariffs, and faces a looming plastics industry crisis over U.S. ethane supply cuts.

Ukraine Peace Plan Hits Resistance in Kyiv, Progress in Moscow – Zelenskyy balks at recognizing Crimea as Russian, while Putin signals he may settle for current battlefield lines elsewhere. Peace negotiations face a pivotal week.

Trump’s Messaging on China Criticized as Inconsistent – While previously championing “Fortress North America,” the administration now says decoupling from China isn’t the goal, raising confusion and concern.

Quartz and Rare Earths Could Shift Chip War – With key materials for semiconductors and plastics under pressure, the U.S. may use its quartz supply as leverage against China, as Trump’s team considers counter-moves.

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