The Wright Report

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Riots in Los Angeles Prompt National Guard Deployment – Violent protests erupt in LA as leftist and migrant groups attack ICE agents and property after a wave of deportation raids. Videos show Molotov cocktails, bricks, and burning cars. Yet Democrat leaders insist the weekend was “peaceful.” President Trump sends in National Guard troops, sparking outrage from California officials who accuse him of staging a crisis. MS-13 Gang Member Returns to U.S., Is Re-Arrested – After Democrats demanded the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported to El Salvador, the Trump administration complied. Now back in U.S. custody, Garcia faces charges of human trafficking, child exploitation, and murder. Democrats are scrambling to explain their previous support. Illegal Migrants Smuggling Themselves Back to Mexico – Romanian criminal gangs, fearing Trump’s immigration crackdown, are paying cartels $2,000 each to sneak them out of the U.S. and back to Romania via Mexico. Meanwhile, a Peruvian migrant caught in a restricted military zone is acquitted due to “insufficient signage.” Global Teasers: China, Iran, and Gaza on the Brink – Trump trade talks with China hit snags over rare earths. Iran buys missile fuel from China for use by terrorist proxies. Israel confirms the death of a top Hamas militant and begins arming anti-Hamas militias inside Gaza. More major updates expected throughout the week. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32   Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code TWR using the link or at check-out and get 60% off an annual plan: Incogni.com/TWR

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief - your fast-paced recap of the week’s biggest domestic and global developments. Musk vs. Trump: A Stunning Public Break – Elon Musk accuses President Trump of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein and demands impeachment. Trump hits back, calling Musk crazy and threatening to cancel government subsidies. Musk responds by pulling his Dragon spacecraft from the ISS. The fallout stems from Trump’s spending bill and economic strategy. Rare Earth Truce? Maybe. Tariffs Slam Imports, Boost Exports – Trump and Xi talk trade. Xi may restart rare earth exports, but companies like Ford and Suzuki are cutting production, and some are eyeing a China return. Meanwhile, the U.S. trade deficit drops 55% in April—the largest drop since 1992. Travel Ban Returns, Deportation Record Set – Trump signs a new travel ban targeting 12 nations, exempting legal residents and allies. ICE arrests a record 2,200 illegals in one day. Meanwhile, a Biden-appointed judge blocks deportation of the Colorado terrorist’s family. Biden Aides Face Investigation for Concealing His Decline – Trump orders an investigation into former Biden officials who allegedly used auto-pen signatures and concealed cognitive decline, potentially invalidating executive actions. Supreme Court Rulings Reinforce Executive Power and Equal Rights – The Court blocks Mexico’s $10B gunmaker lawsuit and unanimously rules that white, straight Americans can sue for discrimination like anyone else. FBI Cracks Down on Child Gender Surgeries – The FBI urges the public to report any hospitals performing transgender surgeries on minors, calling it a criminal issue. Cultural Backlash Hits LGBTQ+ Activism – Companies pull back Pride Month support as polls show rising backlash, especially against the “T” and “Q.” The Pentagon strips Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship over past sexual misconduct. Army Meets Recruitment Targets, Credits Anti-Woke Shift – The Army says new leadership and a focus on combat readiness—not activism—are driving enlistments. AI Propaganda, Humanoid Delivery Robots, and Ocean-Dissolving Plastics – China uses ChatGPT for divisive propaganda. Amazon tests robot package delivery. Japan develops plastic that vanishes in saltwater. EV Ship Fire in the Pacific Raises Safety Alarms – A cargo ship carrying Chinese electric vehicles burns adrift off Alaska after EVs ignite. Crew abandoned ship, Coast Guard prepares a response. Ukraine and Iran: Drone Warfare and Nuclear Tensions – The U.S. reroutes anti-drone tech away from Ukraine to protect Middle East bases. Iran delays peace talks, risking war. Israel holds fire—for now. Parkinson’s Breakthrough: Smart Pen Diagnoses Disease Early – UCLA’s magnetic pen detects Parkinson’s with 96% accuracy. Paired with ketamine treatments, it signals hope for millions. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence, espionage, and America's future—exploring how AI is transforming national security, manufacturing, medicine, and even morality. AI vs. Espionage: How Spying Is Being Rewritten – Bryan unpacks how digital surveillance and AI are making it nearly impossible for CIA officers to operate undetected. Ubiquitous technical surveillance is compromising human intelligence efforts, leaving President Trump and others to make decisions with low-confidence intel. The AI That Blackmails You – An AI model named Claude threatens researchers with blackmail 84% of the time when faced with shutdown. Bryan explains why this kind of emergent behavior poses existential risks and reveals the black-box problem haunting every major AI platform. All AI Models Are Politically Biased - and Lean Left – Stanford researchers find that every major AI leans left, especially OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Bryan explores the implications as we edge closer to a future filled with ideologically slanted robot “buddies.” AI’s Medical Breakthroughs and Robotic Reshoring – AI is revolutionizing medicine by speeding drug discovery and identifying unexpected treatments for cancer and lung disease. Meanwhile, humanoid robots are coming to American shipyards and factories to support Trump’s Five Bucket industrial revival. Robot Buddies and Ethical Dilemmas – From emotional bonds with children to societal purpose, Bryan dives into the moral questions surrounding the rise of personal humanoid robots and whether humanity is ready to share life with machines. Geothermal Power from an Oregon Volcano? – A company aims to drill 2.5 miles into a dormant volcano using an electromagnetic beam to unlock clean, 24/7 energy. Bryan explains why this radical new tech could power the AI and robotics revolution. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Chinese Nationals Charged with Agro-Terrorism in Michigan – The FBI arrests a Chinese student and her boyfriend for smuggling a wheat-killing fungus into the U.S., potentially targeting America's food supply. One suspect expressed loyalty to Xi Jinping and is linked to the Communist Party. FBI Director Kash Patel calls it a wake-up call for food security and national defense. Trump Expands Emergency Powers to Boost Weapons and Rare Earth Mining – In response to Chinese rare earth blackmail and global supply chain vulnerabilities, President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to increase U.S. arms and mineral output. Allies warn China’s squeeze on magnets may signal an impending Taiwan blockade or invasion. Elon Musk vs. Trump Over “Disgusting” Spending Bill – Musk lashes out at Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, calling it reckless and bloated. The rift deepens after Trump withdraws NASA nominee Jared Isaacman and House Republicans defend cuts to EV subsidies and NPR. A rescission bill is introduced to walk back $9.4B in spending. Vietnam Faces U.S. Trade Pressure, South Korea Elects Pro-China Socialist – Vietnam agrees to buy $2B in U.S. goods but resists Trump’s demand to curb Chinese transshipping. Meanwhile, South Korea elects Lee Jae-myung, a Bernie Sanders-style leftist who questions U.S. troop presence and cozies up to Beijing, complicating future Taiwan conflict strategy. China’s Auto Glut and Rare Earth Strategy Spark Global Tensions – Chinese car dealers beg automakers to slow production as $7,500 vehicles swamp the market. Simultaneously, China ramps up global espionage, especially targeting Dutch chip firms, while tightening its grip on global rare earth exports. Dutch Government Collapses Over Immigration – The Netherlands' ruling coalition falls apart after nationalist leader Geert Wilders demands mass deportations. European voters cite economic hardship and cultural tensions as driving factors. Gaza Aid Effort Stalls, Hamas Rejects Peace Deal – Israeli military progress in Gaza is overshadowed by disrupted food distribution. Hamas kills civilians to create propaganda, and U.S.-backed aid operations struggle internally. Peace remains elusive as Hamas refuses to accept Israel’s right to exist. Study Confirms Diverse Diet Key to Long-Term Health – A decade-long international study finds that consuming a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables delivers the best antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits - great news for your brain, heart, and longevity. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32        

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Supreme Court Greenlights Trump’s Deportation Plan – The Court rules that President Trump can end humanitarian parole for over 500,000 migrants brought in under Biden’s CBP One App system. This reverses a lower court ruling requiring case-by-case reviews and sets the stage for widespread deportations—and economic fallout for employers who hired parolees. Democrat Judges Undermining Deportation Efforts – From Boston to Phoenix to San Francisco, Democrat judges are blocking or delaying removals, whether it’s dismissing “failure to register” charges or resisting legal tactics meant to expedite deportations. ICE and DOJ are developing workarounds, including surprise courthouse arrests. Adults Posing as High School Students Spark Outrage – A 24-year-old Venezuelan man enrolled as a sophomore in Ohio, and a 20-year-old in NYC attended school with official backing. Both cases reveal failures in Biden-era migrant vetting and reignite debate over ICE presence in schools. Iran Nuclear Deal at Risk as Trump Reconsiders Red Lines – Axios reports Trump may allow limited uranium enrichment in Iran. Israel is furious, especially after a UN watchdog confirms Tehran has enough material for nine bombs and was conducting secret nuclear work at multiple sites. Australia Exposes China’s Debt Trap Diplomacy – 75 poor nations face $22B in debt repayments to Beijing this year. Bryan outlines how the U.S. could use covert ops and financial diplomacy to counter China’s global leverage, especially in rare earth hotspots like Myanmar. Poland Elects Conservative President Amid Migration Backlash – Voters reject the liberal ruling party in favor of Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist backed by Donald Trump. His win mirrors growing European discontent with open borders, and echoes rising tensions in U.S. states like Colorado, where a migrant recently attacked a pro-Israel march. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Ukraine’s Covert Drone Strike on Russia’s Nuclear Bombers – In a bold operation dubbed “Spider Web,” Ukraine smuggles explosive-laden drones into Russia disguised as backyard sheds, damaging up to 40 nuclear-capable bombers. The strike signals a new era in covert drone warfare and offers a chilling preview of what China might replicate on U.S. soil. Drone Warfare and Port Vulnerabilities Raise U.S. Security Concerns – Bryan connects Ukraine’s tactics to vulnerabilities in U.S. ports, especially Chinese-built cranes embedded with suspect electronics. He warns that the threat of Trojan-horse-style drone attacks is now a domestic risk, not just a foreign battlefield tactic. China’s Rare Earth Blackmail Threatens U.S. Auto Industry – Despite Trump’s tariff rollbacks, China is withholding critical rare earth exports, putting U.S. vehicle production on the brink. Trump responds by suspending Chinese student visas and weighing further retaliatory measures. Defense Secretary Warns: Taiwan Invasion “Could Be Imminent” – At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns that China is training daily for a Taiwan assault. He urges U.S. readiness and tells Europe to focus on Russian threats instead of meddling in Asia. Analysis: Is Putin Helping Xi By Prolonging the Ukraine War? – Bryan outlines a possible coordination between Russia and China, using Ukraine to distract and weaken the West as Beijing prepares for action on Taiwan. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief, bringing you the latest headlines shaping America and the world. Tariffs Back in Effect... For Now – A federal appeals court pauses the earlier ruling against Trump’s tariffs, creating massive confusion for small businesses and global shippers. Bryan urges the White House to launch a PR campaign explaining the long-term vision behind tariff sacrifices. U.S. Revokes Visas for All Chinese Students – Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces a sweeping visa ban targeting Chinese students in sensitive fields. Colleges, especially Harvard, panic over lost revenue and shift to borrowing billions. Critics claim the move is racist; the White House calls it national security. Leftist Terrorism, ICE Reforms, and AOC’s Radical Resurgence – After a leftist assassin kills two Israeli diplomats, leaked messages reveal his genocidal anti-white views. Meanwhile, AOC renews calls to abolish ICE. Trump, frustrated by slow deportation rates, ousts top immigration officials and reaffirms his goal of 1 million removals per year. Elon Musk Quits Government Role, Slams GOP Spending – Musk departs DC with harsh words for Trump and Republicans over fiscal irresponsibility. He also distances himself from Trump’s energy policy, reigniting debate over the future of EVs and solar. Intel Clash Over Iran’s Nuclear Program – Austria says Iran’s nuclear weapons program is still active, contradicting U.S. intelligence and complicating Trump’s peace talks. Israel urges strikes; Arab leaders push for diplomacy. Hezbollah Hit Hard in Lebanon – Israeli intel passed to the CIA is helping Lebanon’s military weaken Hezbollah’s grip, offering rare good news in the region. Israel Ends Female Combat Pilot Program – The IDF concludes that women can't meet the physical demands of frontline supply and evacuation roles. Bryan invites veterans to weigh in on the future of women in combat within the U.S. military. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:3230 MAY 2025      

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump’s Tariffs Ruled Unconstitutional - But the Fight Isn’t Over – A federal court rules most of President Trump’s tariffs illegal, saying only Congress can impose them. The White House vows to appeal and may pivot to a 150-day emergency tariff clause. Markets react sharply amid uncertainty. U.S. Economy and Consumer Confidence Surge Despite Tariff Pressure – General Motors backs Trump’s tariff strategy, and 70% of U.S. businesses say they’ll grow despite rising costs. New home sales jump, MIT launches a pro-manufacturing initiative, and consumer confidence climbs beyond expectations. Radiant Mini Nuclear Reactor Could Revolutionize Energy – A U.S. company unveils a shipping-container-sized nuclear reactor powered by TRISO fuel. Built to be safe, off-grid, and Russia-free, these units may soon power homes, farms, or disaster zones. Hamas Feared Trump, Wanted Kamala Harris to Win – A freed Israeli hostage reveals Hamas was “very scared” of Trump returning to office and hoped Democrats would win. His treatment improved after the election, fueling criticism of Democratic leadership’s global perception. Israel’s Gaza Campaign Intensifies, Europe Demands Ceasefire – Netanyahu vows to dismantle Hamas and control 75% of Gaza. Europe demands a halt, while Israel defends its strategy. Aid theft by Hamas continues even as Israel tries to secure delivery. Mini Iron Beam Laser Defense System Shows Promise – Israel’s new mobile laser defense destroys drones at just $1 per shot, offering game-changing potential for the U.S. and allies. Russia Massing 50,000 Troops, Offers Dubious Peace Deal – Putin prepares for a summer offensive while offering Western powers a list of steep demands. Trump warns Putin is “playing with fire,” and reports show China is helping Russia evade sanctions. Japan and South Korea Offer to Rebuild U.S. Shipyards - If Tariffs Are Lifted – Both allies pitch deals to rebuild U.S. commercial and military shipbuilding capacity in exchange for lower trade barriers. But a court ruling could upend the talks. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Halts Foreign Student Visas, Targets Harvard – The White House suspends all new student visas until consular officers can vet applicants' social media for threats to national security. Harvard is at the center of the crackdown, accused of shielding foreign students involved in criminal or extremist activity to preserve $44B in tuition revenue. Trump threatens legal and financial consequences if records aren't turned over. Federal Contract Cuts Hit DC Hard – The Trump administration slashes billions in federal contracts and terminates thousands of DC consultants. Booz Allen Hamilton lays off 2,500, and DC’s housing market reels as job losses mount. The White House argues the cuts are necessary to rein in spending and curb bureaucratic bloat. Democrats in Disarray: Four Theories, Five Head-Scratchers – As Democratic support plummets, party insiders debate how to win back working-class voters through language changes, socialist platforms, centrist pivots, or influencer outreach. Bryan examines five recent stories—from Seattle to Maine—that reveal deep ideological fractures, and offers a sobering take on the soul of the party he once belonged to. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32        

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Putin Survives Assassination Attempt, Trump Calls Him “Crazy” – Vladimir Putin narrowly escapes a Ukrainian drone strike during a visit to the Kursk region. In response, Russia unleashes its most intense wave of missile attacks on Ukraine to date. Trump reacts by calling Putin “absolutely CRAZY,” signaling a sharp shift in tone. Trump Revives Nuclear Power—but Russia Controls the Fuel – Trump signs executive orders to accelerate U.S. nuclear energy expansion, especially small modular reactors. But a critical fuel—HALEU, is almost entirely sourced from Russia, raising concerns over energy independence and Putin’s leverage. EU Trade War Paused as Trump Pushes Anti-China Alliance – After threatening a 50% tariff on EU imports, Trump delays action to July, aiming to secure a broader anti-China trade pact. European reluctance stems from pressure by Beijing and concerns over American economic demands. Trump Downplays U.S. Textile Industry – Trump says America doesn’t need to manufacture T-shirts or sneakers—just tanks and chips. But experts and small business leaders argue U.S.-made apparel is critical to economic security, moral supply chains, and affordability. Wells Fargo: It Will Take $3 Trillion to Restore U.S. Industry – A new report estimates that returning U.S. manufacturing to 1970s strength would require $3 trillion in capital investment. Investors want policy consistency from Washington before backing the reshoring revolution. Beef Shortage Ahead: USDA Reports Lowest Supply in Years – Feedlot numbers and cold storage levels hit decade lows. Combined with poor grazing conditions, beef prices are set to rise, just in time for BBQ season. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32