18 APR 2025: Friday Roundup: Domestic and Global Headlines // Deep-Dive on Deportations, Harvard, Fake News, Yemen, and War With Iran
Release Date: 04/18/2025
The Wright Report
| Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Border Battles Intensify: Mexico Rejects Trump Ad Campaign, Dumps Sewage on U.S. Beaches – President Sheinbaum bans U.S. immigration ads from Mexican airwaves, calling them “discriminatory.” Meanwhile, raw sewage continues flowing from Tijuana into San Diego, sickening U.S. troops. Trump officials say Mexico must fix the crisis - or face financial consequences. Trump Slams Federal Courts for Halting Deportations – The president criticizes the...
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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. Trump’s Approval Ratings Dip - But Democrats Gain Nothing – New polling shows Trump’s support falling to 41% approval, driven by concerns over the economy and tariffs. Still, Democrats haven’t gained ground, and Trump remains strong on immigration, where most Americans support mass deportation. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act – In a rare 1 a.m. decision, justices halt deportation of Venezuelan migrants as...
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| Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Friday Roundup — covering the week’s biggest stories, your questions, and commentary on what’s shaping America and the world. Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case – Justices agree to weigh whether U.S. citizenship should be based on “right of blood” instead of “right of soil,” which would end automatic citizenship for babies born to non-citizens. Illegal Immigrants Targeted for Medicare and Social Security Fraud – ICE and DOGE tap into federal health data to identify migrants...
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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 Embarrassed by Criminal Past of Deported Migrant – Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador backfires as the Trump administration reveals the deported man he sought to rescue, Kilmar Garcia, is an MS-13 gang member accused of domestic violence and possibly human trafficking. Trump Moves to Strip Harvard of Nonprofit Status – After the university refuses to comply with civil rights reforms tied to DEI and anti-Semitism, the IRS...
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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. Border Standoff Escalates: Trump Defies Court Over MS-13 Deportation – A federal judge blasts the White House for failing to bring back a deported Salvadoran gang member, while Trump stands firm. Simultaneously, his administration intensifies efforts to make life so difficult for illegal immigrants that they self-deport. China-Linked Spy Funded Boston Mayor’s Campaign – A Chinese Communist Party operative funneled over $300K to Boston Mayor...
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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...
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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. Trump-Bukele Summit Highlights Deportation Standoff – El Salvador’s president meets with Trump as the White House refuses to return a deported MS-13 suspect, despite a Supreme Court ruling. The broader message: mass deportation is the only viable response to the Biden-era migrant influx. U.S. Troops Return to Panama – In a major geopolitical move, America regains access to three former military bases and priority, toll-free access through the...
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| Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for the inaugural Friday Roundup on The Wright Report—bringing you this week’s top stories and your listener questions. Tariff War Update: Truce Holds, China Reacts – Trump signals supply chain disruptions will be temporary, as Germany’s BMW eyes expansion in South Carolina and Apple airlifts iPhones from India. China retaliates by threatening to cut off Hollywood and raise prices on Amazon. Immigration and Enforcement Moves – The Supreme Court rules the White House must return a deported MS-13 suspect. Trump plans...
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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. Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days—Except for China – In a major pivot, President Trump eases his aggressive global tariff plan to give trade partners time to negotiate deals—while ramping up penalties for China to a staggering 125%. Markets rally, but Beijing faces more pain. Immigration Crackdown Expands: Fines, Deportations, and Revoked Visas – The Trump administration intensifies efforts to deport unaccompanied minors, levy fines on illegal...
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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. Liberation Day: Part II – Trump’s Tariff Strategy Tightens – As the 10%–104% global tariffs take effect, nations across Asia bend to U.S. pressure. Vietnam, Indonesia, and others rush to offer trade concessions, while Trump warns Europe’s pharmaceutical sector that it’s next. Supreme Court Win Allows Trump to Continue Federal Workforce Cuts – The Court blocks a lower judge’s ruling that tried to reinstate fired workers. The broader...
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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Friday Roundup — covering the week’s biggest stories, your questions, and commentary on what’s shaping America and the world.
Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case – Justices agree to weigh whether U.S. citizenship should be based on “right of blood” instead of “right of soil,” which would end automatic citizenship for babies born to non-citizens.
Illegal Immigrants Targeted for Medicare and Social Security Fraud – ICE and DOGE tap into federal health data to identify migrants who are unlawfully collecting benefits. Deportation sweeps may follow.
Democrats Double Down on Defending MS-13 Gang Member – Despite revelations of domestic violence and human trafficking, Sen. Chris Van Hollen continues efforts to bring Kilmar Garcia back to the U.S.
Trump Administration to Strip Harvard’s Nonprofit Status – After refusing to drop DEI and anti-Semitic programming, Harvard faces IRS action that could cost the school billions.
Poll: Americans Fear China and Russia Less—Especially Young Adults – Pew Research reveals surprising shifts in perception, possibly influenced by platforms like TikTok.
Radical Left Violence Targets Politicians and Businesses – A pro-Palestinian activist attempts to burn down Pennsylvania’s governor’s mansion. Coordinated attacks on Tesla dealerships continue.
Leakers Fired at the Pentagon, Wind Farms Shut Down – Conservative insiders caught leaking info on Musk, Panama, and the Red Sea. Trump also kills offshore wind projects, calling them a threat to whales and wallets.
Around the World: China Satellites Help Houthis Target U.S. Navy, Xi Courts Southeast Asia, and Trump Eyes Iran – The White House confirms Beijing’s involvement in Houthi missile strikes. Xi pushes regional unity against the U.S., while Trump opts for diplomacy before considering strikes on Iran.
Congo Update: Erik Prince Signs Military Deal – The former Blackwater CEO will provide private security for Congolese mining zones, potentially laying groundwork for U.S. access to critical minerals.
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32