21 OCT 2025: US Govt Shutdown Over Soon? // Court Rules for Trump's Guardsmen // Guns & Weed // Atomic Clocks & Spies // Satellite Secrets // US Spies Warn the Netherlands // Good News From Bolivia!

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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan covers the nearing end of the government shutdown, Trump's legal win allowing National Guard deployments to Portland, a Supreme Court case testing whether drug users can own guns, and international developments involving Chinese espionage, satellite security, auto industry sabotage, and Bolivia's rejection of socialism.

Shutdown Nears Its End:
White House advisor Kevin Hassett says the government shutdown will likely end this week as Democrats feel pressure from bad polling and looming state budget crises. Trump's Triple B funding bill cut Medicaid loopholes that helped finance health care for illegal immigrants, forcing blue states to raise taxes unless a deal is reached.

Court Clears Trump to Deploy the Guard:
The Ninth Circuit ruled that Trump can federalize Oregon's National Guard to protect Portland's federal buildings from Antifa violence. Democrats argued the protests were "mostly peaceful," with one judge claiming the frog-costumed rioters were "having fun." Bryan calls the decision a reality check against political theater.

Immigration and America's Workforce:
NPR reports activists in Chicago are blocking ICE operations while a new study projects Trump's deportation policies could reduce the U.S. population by 15 million over the next decade. Bryan argues higher wages and affordable housing will follow, saying, "We don't need to import our workforce — we can build our own."

Supreme Court Weighs Gun Rights for Drug Users:
The Court will decide whether people who use marijuana or other drugs can legally own firearms. The case follows a lower court ruling that found "no historical justification" for disarming sober citizens. Bryan invites listeners to weigh in on whether gun ownership and substance use should mix.

China's Atomic Clock Breach:
Beijing accused the NSA of hacking its national atomic clock, which could disrupt GPS, banking, and military systems. The alleged cyber breach used the cell phones of Chinese scientists to access secure servers. Bryan calls it "proof that nothing online is truly offline."

Satellites Leaking Secrets:
U.S. researchers found that half of global satellite transmissions can be intercepted with basic equipment, exposing phone calls, texts, and even military data. Bryan warns listeners to "keep sensitive conversations offline."

Dutch Seize Chinese-Owned Chipmaker:
The Netherlands took control of Nexperia, a critical auto-chip supplier, after U.S. intelligence warned China planned to move production back home. The move could disrupt global car manufacturing and tighten supply chains further.

Bolivia Rejects Socialism:
Voters ousted socialist leaders and elected conservative Rodrigo Paz, who vowed to restore ties with the U.S. and rebuild Bolivia's lithium-rich economy. Bryan says, "Bolivia's victory over socialism should be a warning to voters in New York City."

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

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