The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


Iran issues a threat of missile strikes across the Middle East, betting its arsenal can deter U.S. military action. We break down what’s real, what’s rhetoric, and how the White House is weighing its next move as American forces and bases remain in range.


A mixed message out of Venezuela as the interim government releases dozens of political prisoners, only to rearrest one of its most prominent opposition figures hours later. We explain why the reversal is raising fresh doubts about whether meaningful reform is actually taking hold.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up— the United States publicly accuses China of conducting secret nuclear tests, raising new questions about whether the long-standing taboo on nuclear testing is beginning to erode. We break down what’s being alleged, what’s disputed, and why the timing matters.


Later in the show— the latest on talks between the United States and Iran, as President Trump says negotiations were productive, even as Iranian officials publicly push back and insist key differences remain unresolved.


Plus— more unrest in Pakistan, where authorities arrest four suspects linked to a deadly suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in the capital.


And in today’s Back of the Brief— the U.S. Navy brings science fiction closer to reality, successfully using a ship-mounted laser weapon to shoot down drones at sea.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:


First up—the United States downs an Iranian drone in international waters, marking the first direct kinetic encounter in what could be a new and far more dangerous phase with Tehran. Retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, joins us to break down what happened and why this moment matters.


Later in the show—China’s military faces fresh upheaval as Xi Jinping expands his purge of senior officers, tightening his grip amid growing unease inside the People’s Liberation Army. Jan Jekielek, senior editor of The Epoch Times, stops by to explain what’s driving the purge and what it reveals about power struggles at the top in Beijing.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

First—Behind the Kremlin’s battlefield posture, Russia’s economic foundation is quietly deteriorating. New data shows Moscow’s budget deficit on pace to nearly triple this year, as oil and gas revenues — the lifeblood of the Russian state — plunge to their lowest levels of the Putin era.

Later in the show—A top Russian military intelligence officer was shot and seriously wounded in Moscow on Friday, marking the latest attack on Russia’s top brass inside the capital. I’ll break down what happened, who Moscow is blaming, and how this could impact peace efforts.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up— Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes two foreign-crewed oil tankers near critical shipping lanes, just days after IRGC gunboats attempted to board a U.S.-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.


Later in the show— Xi Jinping’s military purge deepens as Beijing removes three lawmakers tied to China’s defense sector following a probe into a top general.


Plus— on the day the final nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia was set to expire, Washington and Moscow signal they may continue observing New START limits anyway.


And in today’s Back of the Brief— German police detain two men suspected of plotting to sabotage naval vessels in Hamburg, heightening concerns about covert Russian operations inside Europe.

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