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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 the third day of the government shutdown, new polling on political violence, a Minnesota immigration bust, shocking revelations in the Epstein case, crackdowns on unsafe foreign truck drivers, the rising cost of AI power demands, European drone threats, the UK’s immigration and crime crisis, a free speech case in Switzerland, a new defense pact in the Pacific, and the science of living to 117.
Quick hits to set your radar for the weekend.
Day Three of the Shutdown:
Trump celebrated, “I can’t believe the Radical Left Democrats gave me this unprecedented opportunity.” He is targeting Democrat-leaning agencies and clawing back billions from NYC’s subway system and Biden’s green energy projects to fund AI and mineral wars.
Poll on Political Violence:
NPR and PBS found 30 percent of Americans say violence may be necessary to “steer the country in the right direction,” up from 19 percent last year. Bryan warns that equals 60 million people.
Immigration Fraud Bust in Minnesota:
Operation Twin Shield uncovered 275 likely cases of sham marriages, fake jobs, and forged documents. Nationwide “neighborhood checks” are set to follow.
Epstein Blackmail Claims:
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a former neighbor, said Epstein’s massage room “was on video” and called him “the greatest blackmailer ever.” His account echoes Cindy McCain’s 2020 remark that “we all knew” what Epstein was doing.
Foreign Truck Driver Crackdown:
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy imposed strict new visa, immigration, and English requirements after finding 25 percent of California CDLs are bogus. Trucking groups applauded the move.
AI Sends Power Bills Higher:
Bloomberg reports AI data centers pushed utility costs up $16.1 billion in the PJM grid, raising household bills. But Johns Hopkins found AI can predict surgical complications better than doctors, offering life-saving potential.
Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Drone Threats:
France detained a Russian oil tanker tied to drones buzzing Denmark. Bryan warns adversaries could launch drones or missiles from disguised ships off U.S. shores.
UK’s Crisis of Immigration and Crime:
A Syrian named Jihad al-Shamie attacked a synagogue, while a British blogger was arrested for posting “F- Hamas.” Seven Pakistani men were sentenced for grooming gangs, and the NHS briefly praised first-cousin marriage before pulling the report.
Swiss Man Jailed for Free Speech:
He refused to pay fines for calling gender ideology a “mental illness” and chose 10 days in jail. Bryan notes Trump and Vance are right to warn Europe is committing “national suicide.”
Pacific Defense Pact:
Papua New Guinea signed a deal with Australia, reversing a drift toward Beijing and securing vital waters for U.S. and allied navies.
Life at 117:
Spanish researchers studied a woman who lived to 117, crediting strong gut bacteria, olive oil, daily walks, and plain yogurt. Bryan quipped, “Unless you live in Portland, where Antifa will get you first.”
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
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