The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

The battle for the Strait of Hormuz is entering a dangerous new chapter. We examine why the Trump administration has once again shifted its strategy against Iran—and what that tells us about where the war is headed.

The remnants of Russia's Wagner mercenary force have reportedly traded the battlefield for the drug trade. We look at allegations that former Wagner fighters are operating a growing opioid empire in one of Africa's most lawless regions.

The Trump administration launches a new campaign against the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing to curb the tribunal's influence and shield Americans from its jurisdiction.

In today's Back of the Brief, Congress moves to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham by reviving one of his signature priorities: a sweeping new package of sanctions targeting Russia.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is officially back in force, and American forces unveil a weapon never before used in combat: explosive sea drones. We explain why this milestone could mark the beginning of a new era in naval warfare.

After years of defending itself against Russian missile attacks, Ukraine is helping lead a new coalition of European nations to build a shared ballistic missile defense network. We examine how Kyiv's battlefield experience is reshaping Europe's security architecture.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

President Trump reinstates the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, cutting off the regime's ports as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate and the risk of a broader regional conflict grows.

The war in the Middle East spreads, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia following an apparent strike targeting an Iranian aircraft in Yemen.

Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Russia's shadow fleet, claiming it has struck more than 100 Russian vessels in just eight days as Kyiv expands its effort to cripple Moscow's wartime logistics.

In today's Back of the Brief: The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed above 4,400 as rescue crews continue searching for survivors beneath the rubble.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• A stunning new investigation claims Israel spent years secretly cultivating former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset—and even planned to install him as Iran's next leader if the Islamic Republic fell.

• Britain accuses Iran of orchestrating attacks against Jewish targets across Europe through criminal proxies. Now, London is moving to ban Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed indefinitely after another attack on commercial shipping, prompting a fresh round of U.S. airstrikes and raising the risk of a wider regional war.

• A troubling new report reveals how terrorist organizations are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve battlefield tactics, operational planning, and their ability to challenge conventional militaries.

• Ukraine expands its campaign against Russia’s wartime economy, striking an oil refinery, tankers, ferries, and other maritime targets even as Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainian civilians.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, we remember Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Washington’s most recognizable foreign policy voices, who has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness.

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