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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
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