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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 Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a dramatic weekend inside Iran, including a high-risk U.S. rescue mission behind enemy lines, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and new signals from the White House on what comes next in the war.

He details the extraordinary recovery of two downed U.S. airmen in Iran, including a complex operation involving special forces, deception tactics, and reported CIA involvement that helped mislead Iranian forces during the rescue. Bryan also explains why this mission was both a tactical success and a psychological blow to the Iranian regime, while warning that the conflict is far from over as Iran continues attacks across the region and the U.S. weighs its next moves.

On the domestic front, Bryan highlights a series of immigration-related arrests tied to national security concerns, including individuals with alleged ties to Iran's leadership and extremist activity. He also breaks down the growing debate over birthright citizenship and deportation policies, alongside new economic data showing strong job growth but rising pressure from energy costs tied to the ongoing war.

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

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