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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 Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, we cover immigration raids from Boston to Savannah, the latest jobs report and economic culprits, Venezuela’s narco-terror fight, China’s alignment with Russia, Zelenskyy’s swipe at Trump, and a Pentagon name change with global implications.
Quick hits to launch your week with the facts shaping America’s future.
Immigration Crackdowns:
Operation Patriot 2.0 launched in Massachusetts targeting violent criminals shielded by sanctuary laws. Trump teased Chicago raids with an “Apocalypse Now” meme, while a Savannah raid at Hyundai’s mega-factory nabbed 475 illegals — the largest single-site operation in DHS history.
Jobs Report Disappoints:
Only 22,000 jobs were added in August, with revisions showing losses in June. Native-born employment is rising as 820,000 foreign workers have left, but debate rages over whether the culprits are Jerome Powell’s high rates, Trump’s tariff wars, Silicon Valley’s AI revolution, or Biden’s weak foundation.
Venezuela Narco-Terror Strike Debate:
Trump sank a Tren de Aragua drug boat, killing 11. Democrats and Sen. Rand Paul demand Coast Guard arrests, while Trump’s War Secretary Pete Hegseth insists, “A drug cartel is no different than al Qaeda.”
China, Russia, and India Align:
Trump blasted, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” Reuters revealed Beijing firms sold $50 million in drone parts and military supplies to Moscow, tightening the Xi-Putin alliance.
Zelenskyy Criticizes Trump Over Alaska Summit:
The Ukrainian president told ABC it was “a pity” Trump gave Putin legitimacy. Yet he admitted, “President Trump is right about the Europeans,” as EU nations import record Russian gas despite sanctions.
Department of Defense Renamed:
The White House rebrands it the Department of War, reflecting a more aggressive posture from Venezuela to Ukraine and the Pacific.
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
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