14 JAN 2025: CA Fire Victims vs. Illegal Aliens // Intel for Trump's DOD, Interior, and CIA Nominees
The Wright Report
Bryan Dean Wright
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🗓️ 14 January 2025
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he unpacks the top stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover:
California's Controversial Fire Spending: While battling devastating wildfires, California legislators prioritize $25 million to protect illegal immigrants over fire victims, sparking outrage.
Trump's Cabinet Confirmations Begin: Pete Hegseth, Doug Burgum, and John Ratcliffe face Senate scrutiny for their nominations to lead the Pentagon, Interior Department, and CIA, respectively. We dive into the controversies and policy implications.
China's Military Advances: Alarming new developments in China's military capabilities, including drone carriers and cable-cutting technology, threaten Taiwan and global security.
Wind Farms and National Security: As Europe faces an energy crisis, we examine how offshore wind farms could become vulnerabilities in global conflicts.
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
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| 0:00.0 | It's January 14th. I'm Brian Dean Wright, former CIA operations officer, and this is The Wright Report. |
| 0:08.4 | A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Wright Report, Your Daily News, podcast. |
| 0:22.5 | I've got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America and the world. |
| 0:27.8 | First up, I've got the latest on the California fires plus news that the state's legislature announced that they are going to spend a fresh $25 million to protect illegal aliens, not victims of the fires. |
| 0:39.6 | Oh, boy, we'll talk about that priority coming up. |
| 0:42.9 | Second, Donald Trump's nominees are heading to the Senate this week for confirmation. |
| 0:46.8 | The first up is Mr. Pete Hegseth. |
| 0:49.2 | He is supposed to be considered as the next Pentagon chief. |
| 0:52.6 | I'll cover a China threat that he needs to know |
| 0:54.8 | about. Third, Trump's nominee for the Interior Secretary, Mr. Doug Bergam, he is on deck to face |
| 1:01.0 | scrutiny as well, probably on Thursday. We'll cover why he should warn his fellow Americans about |
| 1:06.1 | wind farms with a very powerful update from Europe. Fourth, Mr. John Ratcliffe, he is going to face scrutiny as America's next CIA director, |
| 1:14.8 | probably on Thursday as well. |
| 1:16.6 | He's promising to take on China this morning, but to do so, he is saying he's going to need |
| 1:21.2 | a very good staff. |
| 1:22.8 | Well, all right, does he have the staff and the spies that he needs? |
| 1:27.0 | The answer is no. I'll explain why. |
| 1:29.7 | But first, let's get to that top story of the morning. The U.S. Weather Service is issuing yet |
| 1:34.6 | another severe warning for parts of the L.A. area, the Santa Ana Wins, are back as predicted. |
| 1:40.1 | Gus will be upwards of 70 miles an hour in both the L.A. and Ventura counties. |
| 1:44.1 | The good news is that fire crews, they got a slightly better handle on the E.C. Gus will be upwards of 70 miles an hour in both the LA and Ventura counties. |
| 1:49.4 | The good news is that fire crews, they got a slightly better handle on the Eden and Palisades fire, |
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