28 FEB 2025: Headline Brief: Domestic News - Epstein, Fake News, DEI, Reverse Discrimination, Pocketbooks // Global News - UK/Chagos, Ukraine, Austria, Romania, Turkey, Israel, Panama

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world in Friday's Headline Brief —heavy on news, light on analysis, setting you up for the weekend. The Epstein Files Released—But With Controversy – Trump's DOJ declassifies the first batch of Epstein documents, but criticism mounts over selective access and a lack of new revelations. FBI Turmoil Over Dan Bongino's Appointment – Rank-and-file agents push back on Trump's pick for Deputy Director, raising concerns about political influence in the Bureau. CIA Purge Moves Forward – A federal judge rules in favor of mass firings at the intelligence agency, greenlighting a major shake-up under Director John Ratcliffe. Supreme Court Signals Support for Reverse Discrimination Case – Justices from both sides of the aisle appear to back a woman's claim that she was denied a promotion for being straight. Trump's DOJ Investigates Target and Verizon for DEI Hiring Practices – Corporate America's diversity policies come under fire as the administration moves against race-based hiring quotas. Food Prices on the Rise: Beef and Eggs Set for Major Increases – Record-high cattle prices and an avian flu outbreak are pushing grocery costs even higher. Zelenskyy Heads to Washington to Sign U.S. Mineral Deal – Ukraine agrees to hand over 50% of mineral and infrastructure revenue to the U.S., but concerns over enforcement remain. Trump Backs UK's Deal to Hand Over Chagos Islands – The president signals support for a controversial plan to return the strategic Indian Ocean territory to Mauritius. Green Energy Takes Another Hit – BP pivots back to oil and gas, HSBC urges banks to reinvest in fossil fuels, and Mercedes revives V8 engine production. Israel Prepares for Final Gaza Offensive – Netanyahu greenlights a major military push set for late March, aiming to fully occupy and secure the territory. Illegal Migrants Are Turning Back—Because of Trump – Reports from Panama confirm that word has spread: the U.S. border is closed under the new administration. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32