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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for a Friday Headline Brief packed with the top stories shaping America and the world.

John Kerry Admits “Trump Was Right” on Border Policy
Former Secretary of State John Kerry shocked Democrats by telling the BBC that his party was wrong to allow the southern border to be "under siege" under President Biden. Kerry stated that enforcing border laws is essential to national sovereignty and that Trump’s stance was not discriminatory, but correct.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Citizenship Order for Babies of Illegal Aliens
A New Hampshire judge issued a nationwide injunction on Trump’s executive order denying citizenship to foreign babies born in the U.S. The White House called it an unlawful workaround of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, while some argue it may force the Court to address the issue head-on.

Texas Flood Aftermath: Delayed Alerts and Cloud Seeding Concerns
With the death toll reaching 120, Trump and the First Lady visit the region. Governor Abbott calls for better emergency alert systems after reports of 90-minute delays. Meanwhile, scrutiny mounts over Rainmaker’s cloud-seeding operations, with Bryan reminding listeners that geoengineering remains an unpredictable and powerful force.

Pentagon Buys $400M Stake in Rare Earths Firm to Break China’s Grip
The U.S. Department of Defense is investing in MP Materials to boost domestic production of rare earth magnets. The move is part of a broader push to reduce dependence on China and prepare for increasing demand driven by AI and defense needs.

U.S. Army Quadruples Order for Patriot Missile Interceptors
The Army increases its planned order from 3,000 to 14,000 Patriot interceptors due to active deployments in Israel, Ukraine, and the Pacific. However, the U.S. still depends heavily on China for critical minerals used in production.

AI Pushes Students Back to Blue Books as Brainpower Declines
Schools across the U.S. are returning to handwritten Blue Books as teachers combat AI-assisted cheating. MIT research shows students using AI had lower brain activity and memory retention. Bryan says this is a win for education—and a warning about overreliance on technology.

Israel Confirms Trump’s Iran Strike Buried Uranium Stockpiles
Israeli intelligence reports with high confidence that Operation Midnight Hammer entombed Iran’s enriched uranium at key nuclear sites. Only Isfahan may be partially recoverable, and confirmation from on-ground sources is pending.

U.S. Bans Mexican Beef Imports as Screwworm Threat Nears Border
Trump shuts down Mexican cattle imports due to the spread of flesh-eating screwworms, which now sit just 370 miles from the U.S. border. The parasite has spread northward through illegal migration and cartel-driven cattle movements.

Argentina’s “Milei Miracle” Gains U.S. Tariff Support
Capitalist President Javier Milei revives Argentina’s economy with deregulation and deep spending cuts. A preliminary trade deal with the U.S. may eliminate tariffs on 80% of Argentine exports, helping fight socialism in South America.

Netherlands and U.S. States Prove School Phone Bans Work
A Dutch study finds major academic and social gains from banning student cellphones. Similar results are being reported in Republican-led U.S. states, with some Democrat governors now joining the effort.

Colorado Cannabis Products Mislabel THC Content
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