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    May 25th, 2026: The U.S. And Iran May Have A Deal

    05/25/2026 | 27 mins.
    In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

    The United States and Iran reportedly agree in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing pressure on global oil markets and reducing fears of a wider Middle East war. But while the White House is signaling progress, many of the toughest questions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program remain unresolved. 

    New details emerge from CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s trip to Havana, including reports he brought along a paramilitary operator involved in the capture of Nicolás Maduro as the administration ramps up pressure on Cuba and warns about growing Russian and Chinese intelligence activity on the island.

    Russia launches one of its largest aerial assaults on Kyiv since the start of the war, reportedly deploying its nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile during the massive overnight barrage against the Ukrainian capital.

    And in today’s Back of the Brief—a tense maritime standoff erupts between Chinese and Taiwanese coast guard ships near the strategically sensitive Pratas Islands in the South China Sea.

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    PDB Situation Report | May 23rd, 2026: Ukraine Is Turning The Tide Against Russia & China’s Power Play

    05/23/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:


    Russia’s battlefield momentum in Ukraine appears to be slowing dramatically as Ukrainian drone strikes hammer Russian logistics, fuel depots, and infrastructure behind the front lines. Christina Harward of the Institute for the Study of War joins us to discuss whether Kyiv may finally be regaining the initiative.


    China is flexing its growing geopolitical influence after hosting both President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Beijing within the span of a single week. Meanwhile, new reports allege Chinese entities have been involved in training Russian troops, raising fresh concerns about Beijing’s role in the Ukraine war. Gordon Chang joins us with analysis.

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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 22nd, 2026: How The Kremlin FAKED A Major Battlefield Victory & New Questions About Iran's Military Recovery

    05/22/2026 | 18 mins.
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

    First—Did the Kremlin fake a major battlefield victory in Ukraine? Russian military bloggers now claim Moscow declared Kupiansk captured while fighting was still raging inside the city, raising serious questions about whether commanders are feeding false information to Vladimir Putin himself.

    Later in the show—Just six weeks into the ceasefire, U.S. intelligence officials reportedly believe Iran has already restarted parts of its drone production network—and may be rebuilding key military capabilities far faster than expected.

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    May 22nd, 2026: Iran’s Economy Is Breaking Under A Massive Internet Blackout & Russia Threatens Latvia

    05/22/2026 | 26 mins.
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

    Iran’s massive internet blackout is now crippling the country’s economy, threatening millions of jobs and deepening the regime’s ongoing financial crisis. We’ll explain how Tehran’s digital crackdown is beginning to paralyze commerce, banking, and daily life across the country.

    Russia warns Latvia could face retaliation over claims that Ukrainian drone operations are being launched from Baltic territory. Latvian officials are calling the accusations “pure fiction,” but the rhetoric is raising new concerns about tensions between Moscow and NATO.

    The United States and United Kingdom are easing some sanctions on Russian oil, citing rising global fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

    In today’s Back of the Brief—a US-bound flight is forced to divert after officials discover a passenger from an Ebola-hit region onboard.

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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 21st, 2026: Iran’s Supreme Leader Just Blew Up The Nuclear Talks & Taiwan Tensions Explode

    05/21/2026 | 14 mins.
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

    Iran’s Supreme Leader just slammed the door on one of President Trump’s core demands, ordering that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile remain inside Iran—raising new fears that negotiations could collapse and the fragile ceasefire could unravel.

    Plus, just one week after President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Taiwan is rapidly becoming a major flashpoint once again. Trump says he’s prepared to speak directly with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te regarding arms deals, a move that threatens decades of diplomatic precedent and is likely to infuriate Beijing.

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Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
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