The Wright Report

18 APR 2025: Friday Roundup: Domestic and Global Headlines // Deep-Dive on Deportations, Harvard, Fake News, Yemen, and War With Iran


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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Friday Roundup — covering the week’s biggest stories, your questions, and commentary on what’s shaping America and the world.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case – Justices agree to weigh whether U.S. citizenship should be based on “right of blood” instead of “right of soil,” which would end automatic citizenship for babies born to non-citizens.

Illegal Immigrants Targeted for Medicare and Social Security Fraud – ICE and DOGE tap into federal health data to identify migrants who are unlawfully collecting benefits. Deportation sweeps may follow.

Democrats Double Down on Defending MS-13 Gang Member – Despite revelations of domestic violence and human trafficking, Sen. Chris Van Hollen continues efforts to bring Kilmar Garcia back to the U.S.

Trump Administration to Strip Harvard’s Nonprofit Status – After refusing to drop DEI and anti-Semitic programming, Harvard faces IRS action that could cost the school billions.

Poll: Americans Fear China and Russia Less—Especially Young Adults – Pew Research reveals surprising shifts in perception, possibly influenced by platforms like TikTok.

Radical Left Violence Targets Politicians and Businesses – A pro-Palestinian activist attempts to burn down Pennsylvania’s governor’s mansion. Coordinated attacks on Tesla dealerships continue.

Leakers Fired at the Pentagon, Wind Farms Shut Down – Conservative insiders caught leaking info on Musk, Panama, and the Red Sea. Trump also kills offshore wind projects, calling them a threat to whales and wallets.

Around the World: China Satellites Help Houthis Target U.S. Navy, Xi Courts Southeast Asia, and Trump Eyes Iran – The White House confirms Beijing’s involvement in Houthi missile strikes. Xi pushes regional unity against the U.S., while Trump opts for diplomacy before considering strikes on Iran.

Congo Update: Erik Prince Signs Military Deal – The former Blackwater CEO will provide private security for Congolese mining zones, potentially laying groundwork for U.S. access to critical minerals.

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

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