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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 Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, we cover new details on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, major economic signals ahead of a Fed decision, Senate Republicans’ “nuclear option” on confirmations, Trump’s crackdown on drug ads, immigration fallout with South Korea, and global headlines from Sweden, Germany, and North Korea.
Quick hits to set your radar for the weekend.
Charlie Kirk’s Final Flight and Killer Hunt:
VP JD Vance escorted Kirk’s body home on Air Force Two, calling him “a true friend” and vowing, “You ran a good race, my friend. We’ve got it from here.” Investigators recovered a Mauser rifle and cartridges allegedly marked with Antifa and transgender slogans. The assassin, still at large, is described as a man in his mid-20s.
Economic Warning Lights:
Producer inflation drops as businesses eat tariff costs, but jobless claims hit a four-year high. Analysts expect a quarter- to half-point Fed rate cut next week.
Senate GOP Fast-Tracks Trump Nominees:
Republicans changed rules to bypass Democrat obstruction, clearing the way for 150 stalled executive branch picks. Judicial nominees remain vulnerable to Democrat blockades.
Trump Targets Big Pharma Ads:
An executive order ends the 1997 loophole allowing short TV drug ads. Pharma may face five-minute disclosures, threatening billions in ad revenue for networks like CNN and Fox.
Immigration Fallout with South Korea:
Hyundai’s Korean workers arrested in Georgia say they warned bosses their visas were illegal. Seoul warns investment may cool without faster visa reform, while Trump explores expedited paths for specialized labor.
Sweden’s Child Hitmen and Migrant Payoffs:
Gangs recruit boys as young as 12 to kill, exploiting loopholes in juvenile law. Sweden will lower prosecution age and pay $34K per migrant to return home.
Germany’s Migrant Dilemma:
Only 1,300 of 1 million Syrian migrants accepted $1,500 to leave. Meanwhile, 80,000 a year gain citizenship, fueling AfD’s rise.
North Korea Intrigue and U.S. Ops:
Kim Jong Un parades his 12-year-old daughter as heir, though his son may be hidden abroad. A failed SEAL Team 6 mission six years ago revealed how close the U.S. came to planting a spy device inside North Korea.
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
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