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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Wright Report: Friday Headline Brief - your fast-paced recap of the week’s biggest domestic and global developments.

Musk vs. Trump: A Stunning Public Break – Elon Musk accuses President Trump of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein and demands impeachment. Trump hits back, calling Musk crazy and threatening to cancel government subsidies. Musk responds by pulling his Dragon spacecraft from the ISS. The fallout stems from Trump’s spending bill and economic strategy.

Rare Earth Truce? Maybe. Tariffs Slam Imports, Boost Exports – Trump and Xi talk trade. Xi may restart rare earth exports, but companies like Ford and Suzuki are cutting production, and some are eyeing a China return. Meanwhile, the U.S. trade deficit drops 55% in April—the largest drop since 1992.

Travel Ban Returns, Deportation Record Set – Trump signs a new travel ban targeting 12 nations, exempting legal residents and allies. ICE arrests a record 2,200 illegals in one day. Meanwhile, a Biden-appointed judge blocks deportation of the Colorado terrorist’s family.

Biden Aides Face Investigation for Concealing His Decline – Trump orders an investigation into former Biden officials who allegedly used auto-pen signatures and concealed cognitive decline, potentially invalidating executive actions.

Supreme Court Rulings Reinforce Executive Power and Equal Rights – The Court blocks Mexico’s $10B gunmaker lawsuit and unanimously rules that white, straight Americans can sue for discrimination like anyone else.

FBI Cracks Down on Child Gender Surgeries – The FBI urges the public to report any hospitals performing transgender surgeries on minors, calling it a criminal issue.

Cultural Backlash Hits LGBTQ+ Activism – Companies pull back Pride Month support as polls show rising backlash, especially against the “T” and “Q.” The Pentagon strips Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship over past sexual misconduct.

Army Meets Recruitment Targets, Credits Anti-Woke Shift – The Army says new leadership and a focus on combat readiness—not activism—are driving enlistments.

AI Propaganda, Humanoid Delivery Robots, and Ocean-Dissolving Plastics – China uses ChatGPT for divisive propaganda. Amazon tests robot package delivery. Japan develops plastic that vanishes in saltwater.

EV Ship Fire in the Pacific Raises Safety Alarms – A cargo ship carrying Chinese electric vehicles burns adrift off Alaska after EVs ignite. Crew abandoned ship, Coast Guard prepares a response.

Ukraine and Iran: Drone Warfare and Nuclear Tensions – The U.S. reroutes anti-drone tech away from Ukraine to protect Middle East bases. Iran delays peace talks, risking war. Israel holds fire—for now.

Parkinson’s Breakthrough: Smart Pen Diagnoses Disease Early – UCLA’s magnetic pen detects Parkinson’s with 96% accuracy. Paired with ketamine treatments, it signals hope for millions.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32