01 MAY 2025: Is the US Economy Collapsing? A Battle in DC Breaks Out // Global News: Ukraine Minerals Deal, War Between India and Pakistan, Spanish Blackout Update, French War on Drugs, Fake News in Mexico

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. Economic War: Trump Says Hang Tough, Democrats Cry Recession – First-quarter GDP shows mild contraction, largely due to a surge in pre-tariff imports. Trump blames Biden for lingering weakness but insists his tariffs are reshaping the economy for the better, despite fears of toy shortages and falling consumer confidence. White House Messaging Misstep? Bryan Urges Recommitment to "Economic Revolution" – With approval slipping and the press questioning Trump's strategy, Bryan argues the president must rally Americans daily with a clear mission and message: the Five Bucket Strategy is tough, but worth it. Ukraine Minerals Deal Signed - But with Strings – Trump's long-anticipated minerals deal with Kyiv includes no repayment of past aid, no troop guarantees, and unclear control over key nuclear facilities, raising doubts about its value beyond diplomatic symbolism. India-Pakistan War Looms – After a terror attack in Kashmir, the region teeters on the edge of war. Pakistan denies involvement while India considers retaliation. Both sides are nuclear-armed, and U.S. diplomats are racing to de-escalate the crisis. Spain's Blackout Linked to Solar Power Collapse – The cause remains murky, but critics say overreliance on renewables and lack of grid inertia left the country vulnerable. Germany may face similar risks. France Declares War on Cocaine Cartels – With cartel-linked violence spreading in French towns, lawmakers authorize a sweeping crackdown. Conservative momentum grows as citizens push back against the "Mexicanization" of France. Fake Video Hurts Coca-Cola Sales – A viral false claim that Coke supported ICE raids causes Hispanic consumers to boycott. The case underscores the power of Leftist misinformation—and the need for the White House to fight back with equal messaging intensity. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32​