14 MAY 2025: Trump Shocks on Syria - And Other Intel From the Middle East // China Cheats With Venezuela Oil, New Tariffs in Play // Iranian Saboteurs Use Refugees as Cover // Bryan Should Zip It: Reactions to Yesterday's Episode
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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 today's episode, we cover:
Trump Reshapes the Middle East – The president lifts U.S. sanctions on Syria, engages in secret negotiations with Hamas leading to a hostage release, and pressures Iran with a mix of diplomacy and subtle military signals. Major weapons and AI chip deals unfold with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
China Caught Evading Oil Sanctions – Beijing secretly buys Venezuelan oil using…
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