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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today’s top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover a dramatic fight over the Federal Reserve, Trump’s controversial stake in Intel, his call to double Chinese students in U.S. universities, a Milwaukee judge caught aiding an illegal immigrant, and new research linking everyday health risks to antibiotics, smoking, and infant gut health.
From courtroom drama to corporate socialism to medical breakthroughs, today’s brief delivers facts that will impact your wallet, your security, and your health.
Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook:
President Trump moves to remove Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, but she refuses to leave and files a lawsuit, insisting, “I have no intention of being bullied to step down.” A resurfaced video shows her calling Trump a fascist and warning of “the road to genocide,” fueling claims she’s part of the Resistance inside the Fed. The showdown could head to the Supreme Court to decide whether presidents can fire Fed governors — raising questions about the very future of the Federal Reserve.
Trump Buys 10% Stake in Intel:
The White House converts $10 billion in chip subsidies into equity, making the U.S. government Intel’s largest shareholder. Rand Paul warns this is “a step toward socialism,” while Trump’s team calls it a sovereign wealth fund strategy. Critics argue the move won’t fix Intel’s technical failures, while Bryan cautions, “I don’t want that beast to have more power or money or both… I want it to have less.”
Trump Calls for 600,000 Chinese Students in U.S. Universities:
The president shocks supporters by suggesting more than doubling student visas for China, insisting, “I told President Xi that we’re honored to have his students here.” Critics cite espionage risks, noting past cases where Chinese students at the University of Michigan spied on military bases or smuggled bioweapons. Bryan warns, “You don’t have to be a former CIA ops officer to see that 600,000 more of these people is not smart policy.”
Milwaukee Judge Faces Prison for Aiding Illegal:
Judge Hannah Dugan helped an illegal immigrant escape her courtroom to avoid ICE arrest. A federal judge rejected her claim of immunity, ruling, “No one is above the law, even when you’re a judge.” She faces up to six years in prison. Meanwhile, Trump fires San Francisco immigration judges granting asylum in 95 percent of cases, ensuring that “it is the law… not personal feelings or politics… that rule the day.”
Medical News You Need to Know:
Australian researchers find that mixing antibiotics with painkillers like Advil or Tylenol speeds bacterial mutations, fueling antibiotic resistance. Japanese scientists discover how smoking alters gut bacteria to ease colitis symptoms, pointing to new therapies without cigarettes. And a California study shows C-section babies lack critical gut bacteria, raising risks of allergies and asthma. Bryan concludes, “Those bellies matter — starting with mom — and from the very first minutes of our life.”
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
Keywords: Trump Lisa Cook Fed firing, Lisa Cook mortgage fraud lawsuit, Trump Federal Reserve Supreme Court, Intel government stake 10 percent, Rand Paul Intel socialism warning, Trump Chinese students visas 600000, Chinese espionage University of Michigan, Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan illegal immigrant case, Trump fires San Francisco immigration judges, antibiotics painkillers resistance study, smoking colitis gut bacteria, infant gut health C-section allergies asthma
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