The Wright Report

01 OCT 2025: The US Shutdown: Who's to Blame? // Fat Chance: Hegseth Blasts America's Chubby Generals // Immigration Updates // Anti-Obesity Programs Fail, What Might Work?


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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 episode of The Wright Report, we cover the federal government shutdown, Pete Hegseth's blunt message to America's generals, new immigration updates from Chicago to Central America, and surprising global research on obesity.

From furloughs in Washington to fat generals at the Pentagon, today's brief connects politics, security, and science shaping America's future.

 

Federal Government Shutdown Begins: Negotiations collapsed after Democrats demanded $1 trillion for health care tied to Biden's immigration surge. Trump warned, "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible," and began cutting federal workers, including 100 FBI agents. Essential services like Social Security remain open, while departments like Labor shutter. Bryan notes, "This shutdown is ultimately about an argument I thought we settled last November."

 

Pete Hegseth Calls Out Fat Generals: The Secretary of War unveiled a 10-point plan to toughen the military, starting with weight and fitness standards for all ranks. "It is tiring to look out… at any formation and see fat troops," Hegseth said. The plan includes tougher boot camp, one combat standard for men and women, and no more promotions based on quotas. Trump joked, "Pete gave a great speech… but I don't want him to get so good I can't go on after that."

 

Immigration Updates from Chicago to Central America: Four leftist protesters attacked an ICE facility in Chicago, one threatening, "I'll f------ kill you right now." In Portland, illegals shined lasers at a CBP helicopter. In Iowa, ICE arrested a school superintendent who was in the country illegally and registered to vote. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports migrants are sending record remittances home — $161 billion projected this year — fearing deportation. Bryan says, "Migrants are getting while the getting is good."

 

Obesity Campaigns Fail Worldwide: A new Lancet study found that none of 17 childhood obesity programs worked, even with parental training and nutrition education. French researchers concluded rising caloric intake is the real driver, echoing why drugs like Ozempic work by cutting appetite. Bryan quips, "I put a new picture of Pete Hegseth on my fridge. I've already lost five pounds."

 

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

 

 

Keywords: federal government shutdown 2025, Trump irreversible budget cuts quote, FBI agents fired shutdown, Pete Hegseth fat generals 10 point plan, military fitness standards women combat, Chicago ICE attack leftist protesters, Portland illegals laser CBP helicopter, Iowa illegal superintendent voter registration, migrant remittances $161 billion Bloomberg, Lancet obesity study children, French study caloric intake obesity, Ozempic Wegovy appetite suppression

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