23 APR 2026: Trump vs. The Economy: Good News! // Iran War: Updates & Warning of Sunday Strikes // Map Stop: U.S. Flirts With Eritrea // CIA in Mexico: Sad Update // Border Wars: More Gottaways // Medical Updates!

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Thursday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a surprisingly strong U.S. economy, with booming retail sales, rising factory output, and solid corporate earnings, while also explaining why many Americans still feel financially strained and why President Trump's approval ratings are not reflecting the positive data. He then turns to the war with Iran, where tensions are rising again despite a ceasefire. Bryan reports on Iran's continued aggression in the Strait of Hormuz, China's apparent involvement in supplying materials tied to missile production, and the growing likelihood that the ceasefire could collapse within days. He also highlights mounting global stakes, from Gulf state pressure on China to disruptions in shipping, aviation, and energy markets. Plus, Bryan shares a tragic update on the deaths of CIA officers in Mexico, new concerns about migrant caravans and border security gaps, and fresh allegations surrounding political fundraising platform ActBlue. He closes with important health updates on microplastics in the food supply and simple steps to reduce exposure, along with promising research into a new cancer-fighting chewing gum.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: US economy growth retail sales factory output 2026, Trump approval ratings inflation voter sentiment, Iran war update Strait of Hormuz attacks IRGC blockade tensions, China Iran missile materials seized ship US Navy, ceasefire collapse timeline Middle East escalation, CIA officers killed Mexico Chihuahua investigation cartel risk, migrant caravans Haiti Mexico border policy Trump enforcement, ActBlue fraud allegations DOJ investigation political donations, microplastics food supply health risks BPA reduction study, cancer prevention chewing gum research oral microbiome, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report