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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.

Iran Peace Talks Falter as Trump Suspects Stalling – Despite optimistic signals from U.S. and Iranian negotiators, President Trump warns the Ayatollah may be playing for time, possibly to build a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, 80,000 Yemeni troops prepare to launch a massive offensive on the Iran-backed Houthis.

Trump Blasts Zelenskyy, Mulls Shock Strategy in Ukraine – After Zelenskyy criticized Vice President Vance, Trump fires back and suggests it may be time for Europe to take full responsibility for the war. He hints at ending U.S. support unless progress is made in peace talks.

China Squeezes Europe with Rare Earth Embargo – No shipments of critical minerals to Germany for weeks, pushing Europe toward economic crisis. Trump allies speculate Beijing may have secretly undermined U.S. and EU mining efforts through environmental activism and elite influence.

Congo Minerals Deal Inches Closer – Trump’s envoy says there’s a “path forward” for U.S. access to Congo’s $20T in mineral riches. Companies like Rio Tinto and KoBold Metals are lining up, potentially reshaping the global supply chain.

U.S.-Mexico Water Conflict Heats Up – Trump threatens tariffs and sanctions over Mexico’s failure to release treaty-mandated water to Texas. He also floats an FDR-scale civil works plan to desalinate and reroute water from northern Mexico into the American Southwest.

Probiotics Boost Mood and Emotional Intelligence – New Dutch research finds that gut health supplements reduce stress and improve emotional perception, possibly offering new hope for autism treatment and everyday mental health.

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

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