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Democrats' New Border Strategy: Delay Deportations with "Due Process" – New polling reveals voters support mass deportation, but also demand legal fairness. Democrats are seizing that sentiment, working to bog down removals in court, particularly under sympathetic judges.

Cartels Shift from Smuggling to Kidnapping – With the border locked down, Mexican cartels are turning to ransoms, targeting tourists and stranded migrants alike. Officials warn Americans: Don't travel to Mexico.

Economic Update: Markets Surge on Signs of Tariff Softening – The Dow jumps 1,000 points after Treasury Secretary Bessent and Trump hint at dialing back China tariffs. Meanwhile, U.S. reshoring continues as companies like Guardian Bikes ramp up American production.

China's Fragile Economy Shows Cracks – Beijing props up markets with cash injections, secretly reroutes goods to skirt U.S. tariffs, and faces a looming plastics industry crisis over U.S. ethane supply cuts.

Ukraine Peace Plan Hits Resistance in Kyiv, Progress in Moscow – Zelenskyy balks at recognizing Crimea as Russian, while Putin signals he may settle for current battlefield lines elsewhere. Peace negotiations face a pivotal week.

Trump's Messaging on China Criticized as Inconsistent – While previously championing "Fortress North America," the administration now says decoupling from China isn't the goal, raising confusion and concern.

Quartz and Rare Earths Could Shift Chip War – With key materials for semiconductors and plastics under pressure, the U.S. may use its quartz supply as leverage against China, as Trump's team considers counter-moves.

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Border Battles Intensify: Mexico Rejects Trump Ad Campaign, Dumps Sewage on U.S. Beaches – President Sheinbaum bans U.S. immigration ads from Mexican airwaves, calling them "discriminatory." Meanwhile, raw sewage continues flowing from Tijuana into San Diego, sickening U.S. troops. Trump officials say Mexico must fix the crisis - or face financial consequences.

Trump Slams Federal Courts for Halting Deportations – The president criticizes the judiciary for blocking mass deportations, calling due process for millions of illegal immigrants "a ridiculous situation." Meanwhile, over 500,000 migrants from the Biden era skipped court dates entirely.

Leaked DOJ Data Could Fuel Deportation Surge – DOGE gains access to a sensitive DOJ migrant database, potentially expanding self-deportation pressure via fraud crackdowns and benefit denials.

Democrats Warn Global Leaders Against Supporting Trump – Rep. Jamie Raskin says Democrats will "remember" any country that helps Trump, threatening diplomatic retribution once Democrats regain power.

Chinese Mafia Violence Rocks Rome as Pope Francis Passes – A high-profile mafia witness is assassinated ahead of a major trial exposing Beijing-linked criminal networks across Europe. ProPublica reports the Chinese mafia acts as unofficial agents for the Communist Party.

Beijing Enters Congo Conflict Over Critical Minerals – China pressures Rwanda to halt its backing of rebels in eastern Congo, fearing U.S. companies will displace Chinese firms in the race for rare earth dominance.

Denmark's Socialist Leader Adopts Trump-Style Immigration Policies – PM Mette Frederiksen embraces tough border controls, migrant deportation, and even ghetto-reduction laws - agreeing with VP JD Vance that Europe must take back control.

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Trump's Approval Ratings Dip - But Democrats Gain Nothing – New polling shows Trump's support falling to 41% approval, driven by concerns over the economy and tariffs. Still, Democrats haven't gained ground, and Trump remains strong on immigration, where most Americans support mass deportation.

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act – In a rare 1 a.m. decision, justices halt deportation of Venezuelan migrants as legal challenges unfold. The ruling is part of a larger legal war over Trump's deportation agenda across four categories of migrants.

Medicare Abuse by Migrants Targeted – The administration is using health data to find illegal immigrants fraudulently collecting benefits. Self-deportation through hardship remains a central strategy.

Economic Outlook: Gloomy but with Bright Spots – While tariffs spark fears of stagflation and job loss, data shows prices remain stable, and U.S. steel, aluminum, and construction firms are adding jobs. Ten mining projects are fast-tracked as America fights rare earth dependence on China.

Global Updates: Ukraine Peace Talks Stalling, Iran Playing Nuclear Games – Trump's patience wears thin with Ukraine peace efforts. Iran limits inspections and removes nuclear surveillance, leaving Israel considering a unilateral strike.

Gaza and Lebanon: Hamas Goes Broke, Lebanese Army Arrests Militants – Israel is squeezing Hamas financially, and Lebanon's new president is cracking down on Hezbollah and Palestinian radicals.

U.S. Troops Coming Home from Syria – The drawdown begins as Trump fulfills his promise to wind down America's anti-ISIS mission.

Health Tip of the Day: The 10-Second Balance Test – UK researchers say if you can't balance on one foot for 10 seconds, you may face higher health risks. Stretch, walk, and squat your way to better longevity.

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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.

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Democrats Embarrassed by Criminal Past of Deported Migrant – Senator Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador backfires as the Trump administration reveals the deported man he sought to rescue, Kilmar Garcia, is an MS-13 gang member accused of domestic violence and possibly human trafficking.

Trump Moves to Strip Harvard of Nonprofit Status – After the university refuses to comply with civil rights reforms tied to DEI and anti-Semitism, the IRS prepares to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, risking billions in lost funding and taxes.

Tariff War Update: Honda and Nvidia Reshore Production – Despite Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's warning of stagflation, signs emerge that Trump's strategy is working. Honda shifts car production to Indiana, and Nvidia announces plans to manufacture high-end chips in the U.S.

UK Supreme Court Declares Trans Women Are Not Women – In a landmark ruling, Britain's highest court affirms that legal definitions of "woman" and "sex" refer only to biological females, igniting pushback from trans activists and possibly reshaping European law and sport.

Bonus Medical Briefs: Surgery Safety and MRI Warnings – New UK research points to the best hip replacement materials for long-term success, while North American studies warn of a rare MRI risk linked to oxalate-rich foods and Vitamin C. Also, avoid elective surgeries on Fridays due to higher complication rates.

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Border Standoff Escalates: Trump Defies Court Over MS-13 Deportation – A federal judge blasts the White House for failing to bring back a deported Salvadoran gang member, while Trump stands firm. Simultaneously, his administration intensifies efforts to make life so difficult for illegal immigrants that they self-deport.

China-Linked Spy Funded Boston Mayor's Campaign – A Chinese Communist Party operative funneled over $300K to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, part of a broader pattern of Chinese influence in U.S. politics stretching back to the 1990s and the Chinagate scandal.

Tariff War Deepens: Trump's Mixed Signals Frustrate U.S. Industry – China retaliates by banning Boeing sales, while Asian manufacturers race to beat Trump's 90-day reprieve. U.S. companies are squeezed between cheap foreign labor and unsteady tariff enforcement.

Middle East on Edge: Iran Talks Wobble, Yemen Gears Up for War – Trump suspects Iran is stalling to build a bomb, while U.S. allies in Yemen prepare an 80,000-troop assault on the Houthis.

Jordan Foils Major Terror Plot by Palestinian Radicals – Muslim Brotherhood-linked extremists planned drone and rocket strikes, raising regional fears.

Germany's Likely Next Chancellor Goes Full Trump on Migration – Friedrich Merz proposes cutting foreign aid to countries that won't take back deportees, a political move to fend off rising populist competition.

Greenland Flirts with China—At Its Peril – The island's foreign minister calls for closer ties with Beijing, drawing sharp warnings from the U.S. over national security implications.

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Iran Peace Talks Falter as Trump Suspects Stalling – Despite optimistic signals from U.S. and Iranian negotiators, President Trump warns the Ayatollah may be playing for time, possibly to build a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, 80,000 Yemeni troops prepare to launch a massive offensive on the Iran-backed Houthis.

Trump Blasts Zelenskyy, Mulls Shock Strategy in Ukraine – After Zelenskyy criticized Vice President Vance, Trump fires back and suggests it may be time for Europe to take full responsibility for the war. He hints at ending U.S. support unless progress is made in peace talks.

China Squeezes Europe with Rare Earth Embargo – No shipments of critical minerals to Germany for weeks, pushing Europe toward economic crisis. Trump allies speculate Beijing may have secretly undermined U.S. and EU mining efforts through environmental activism and elite influence.

Congo Minerals Deal Inches Closer – Trump's envoy says there's a "path forward" for U.S. access to Congo's $20T in mineral riches. Companies like Rio Tinto and KoBold Metals are lining up, potentially reshaping the global supply chain.

U.S.-Mexico Water Conflict Heats Up – Trump threatens tariffs and sanctions over Mexico's failure to release treaty-mandated water to Texas. He also floats an FDR-scale civil works plan to desalinate and reroute water from northern Mexico into the American Southwest.

Probiotics Boost Mood and Emotional Intelligence – New Dutch research finds that gut health supplements reduce stress and improve emotional perception, possibly offering new hope for autism treatment and everyday mental health.

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Trump-Bukele Summit Highlights Deportation Standoff – El Salvador's president meets with Trump as the White House refuses to return a deported MS-13 suspect, despite a Supreme Court ruling. The broader message: mass deportation is the only viable response to the Biden-era migrant influx.

U.S. Troops Return to Panama – In a major geopolitical move, America regains access to three former military bases and priority, toll-free access through the Panama Canal—infuriating socialist leaders in Central America.

Trump Tariff War Evolves: Retaliation, Cheating, and Supply Risks – Trump eases tariffs on electronics, but China counters with rare earth and drug ingredient restrictions. Chinese firms ramp up fraud to dodge U.S. tariffs, while Trump quietly gears up deep-sea mining to combat resource dependence.

U.S. Border Becomes Military Zone – Trump designates parts of the southern border as military land, empowering the Pentagon to detain illegal crossers. Meanwhile, migrants scramble to send money home as new registration and fines kick in.

CNN Poll Shows Working-Class Shift to GOP – New polling shows Republicans now tie Democrats in voter perception of "caring about people like me," a historic shift powered by Trump's appeal to non-college-educated Americans.

Bernie and AOC Say Collapse Is Good – Democratic Socialists argue America's decline should be embraced so something new—socialism—can replace it. Trump's coalition, seeing him as a last shot to save the nation, braces for a high-stakes political and cultural battle.

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Tariff War Update: Truce Holds, China Reacts – Trump signals supply chain disruptions will be temporary, as Germany's BMW eyes expansion in South Carolina and Apple airlifts iPhones from India. China retaliates by threatening to cut off Hollywood and raise prices on Amazon.

Immigration and Enforcement Moves – The Supreme Court rules the White House must return a deported MS-13 suspect. Trump plans to cut funding to sanctuary states, offer legal paths for vetted farmworkers, and yes—ease shower restrictions to "make hair great again."

Global Headlines: Bioweapon Suspicions, Peace Talks, and Minerals for Missiles – Hungary suspects Russia may be behind a viral cattle outbreak. Iran and the U.S. enter direct nuclear talks. Ukraine offers critical mineral deals to fund future American weapons purchases.

Your Questions, Answered – Sniper Wayne joins Bryan to tackle listener questions about China's cyber capabilities, immigration manipulation, intel gathering after natural disasters, and how Bryan vets his sources in an age of biased media.

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Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days—Except for China – In a major pivot, President Trump eases his aggressive global tariff plan to give trade partners time to negotiate deals—while ramping up penalties for China to a staggering 125%. Markets rally, but Beijing faces more pain.

Immigration Crackdown Expands: Fines, Deportations, and Revoked Visas – The Trump administration intensifies efforts to deport unaccompanied minors, levy fines on illegal immigrants who refuse to leave, and revoke hundreds of student visas - especially for Chinese nationals suspected of espionage or anti-American activity.

Russia's Shadow War: Are Putin's Spies Behind Islamist Attacks in Europe? – A new report alleges that Russian intelligence may be directing Islamic radicals in Germany to sow chaos. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims Chinese soldiers are now fighting alongside Russian forces, raising global tensions.

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