The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Cuba’s president warns of a possible “bloodbath” if the United States attacks the island, just one day after intelligence reports revealed Havana’s growing military drone arsenal and rising concerns about threats near the U.S. mainland.

• New details emerge after five people are killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including evidence investigators say may point to anti-Muslim motives behind the deadly attack.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• President Trump says he’s pausing a planned military strike on Iran as Gulf leaders push for continued negotiations, even while the White House warns Tehran that future talks may happen “through bombs.”

  
  

• Pakistan reportedly deploys fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia, despite U.S. officials claiming Islamabad also helped protect Iranian military aircraft during the war. Plus, new claims from a former Kremlin insider suggest Russian elites may finally be envisioning a future without Vladimir Putin.

  
  

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—Israel says it has finally eliminated Hamas’s elusive military commander known as “The Ghost,” a figure who reportedly survived years of assassination attempts inside Gaza.

  
  

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Ukraine launches one of the largest drone assaults on Moscow since the start of the war, bringing explosions and air defense fire to the Russian capital in a way the Kremlin has long tried to avoid.

• One of ISIS’s most elusive commanders is dead following a joint U.S.-Nigerian operation in Africa. But the raid is also underscoring growing fears that Africa is rapidly becoming the new center of global ISIS activity.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• U.S. officials are sounding the alarm over a potential new drone threat emerging just 90 miles off America’s southern coast, after intelligence reports revealed Cuba has reportedly been stockpiling military drones supplied by Russia and Iran.

• Iranian forces have reportedly boarded and seized a Chinese-operated vessel described as a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman, raising fresh questions about maritime security in the region following the recent conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

• Federal prosecutors have charged a senior Iraqi militia figure tied to Iran with allegedly plotting attacks on Jewish sites in major U.S. cities, including New York and Los Angeles.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—after President Trump’s trip to Beijing, White House staffers and reporters aboard Air Force One were reportedly ordered to throw away Chinese-issued gifts, badges, pins, and burner phones over ongoing espionage and surveillance concerns.

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In this special edition of The President’s Daily Brief, Mike Baker takes a closer look at the extraordinary downfall of former Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro—from ruling Venezuela with absolute power to reportedly sitting inside one of America’s most notorious federal detention centers in Brooklyn.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• New intelligence assessments suggest Iran may still retain significant missile capabilities despite weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes, as the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues disrupting global shipping and energy markets. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the latest developments and what they could mean moving forward.
• We take a closer look at President Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping following a high-stakes visit to Beijing this week. Steve Lance of NTD News joins us to discuss what came out of the meetings and what the talks could mean for the future of U.S.-China relations.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—Just hours after protests erupted across Havana over catastrophic blackouts and fuel shortages, CIA Director John Ratcliffe quietly arrived in Cuba for rare high-level talks with senior regime officials.

• Later in the show—A former U.S. intelligence operative accused of defecting to Iran is suddenly back in the spotlight, as the FBI launches a renewed push to finally bring her to justice for exposing classified American secrets.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• After months of grinding Russian advances, Ukraine may finally be starting to shift the momentum on the battlefield, thanks to a major change in how Kyiv is using its growing drone arsenal. New reports suggest Ukrainian mid-range drone strikes are increasingly targeting the logistics, fuel routes, and supply networks keeping Russia’s offensives alive.
• President Trump wraps up his high-stakes visit to Beijing and heads back to Washington. We’ll break down the latest developments from his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including renewed tensions over Taiwan and efforts to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest powers.
• Cuba says it has effectively run out of oil and diesel, as worsening fuel shortages and rolling blackouts push the island deeper into crisis. Officials are warning the situation has reached a critical point amid growing economic instability and public frustration.
• And in today’s Back of the Brief—with the Strait of Hormuz largely paralyzed, Gulf states are turning to enormous overland truck convoys as an emergency economic lifeline, reviving desert trade routes to keep global commerce moving.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Just days after reports revealed the UAE secretly struck Iran during the war, new reporting now claims Saudi Arabia quietly launched retaliatory attacks of its own inside Iranian territory.

• Later in the show—a massive corruption investigation is getting dangerously close to Ukrainian President Zelensky, as his former chief of staff is arrested for alleged graft.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• New U.S. intelligence suggests Chinese companies may be quietly working to funnel weapons to Iran through third-party countries, raising fresh concerns about covert military support for Tehran behind the scenes.

• President Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides attempt to stabilize relations amid mounting tensions over trade, Taiwan, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

• Reports continue to indicate the war with Iran has pushed Israel and the United Arab Emirates into an unprecedented level of military and intelligence cooperation behind closed doors.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—a mysterious Russian shipwreck is raising new questions after reports suggested the vessel may have been secretly transporting nuclear reactors to North Korea.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• New intelligence assessments reportedly show Iran’s military may be far more intact than publicly advertised, with Tehran regaining access to most of its missile infrastructure along the Strait of Hormuz despite months of claims that its military had been decimated.
• According to federal prosecutors, a California mayor allegedly worked directly with Chinese government handlers as part of a broader CCP influence campaign operating inside the United States, raising fresh concerns about Beijing’s political influence efforts on American soil.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Iran is accused of sending IRGC commandos onto Kuwaiti territory during the fragile Gulf ceasefire, raising fears the region’s shadow war is still escalating behind the scenes.

• The war with Iran is reportedly accelerating U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation, with Washington and Kyiv now pursuing a landmark drone and air defense agreement as modern warfare rapidly evolves.

• Frustrations between Kyiv and the Trump administration appear to be boiling over, as President Volodymyr Zelensky increasingly distances Ukraine from what was once its most important ally.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief — North Korea’s support for Russia’s war effort is reportedly fueling the country’s biggest economic growth surge in nearly a decade, as Pyongyang earns billions supplying troops, missiles, and ammunition to Moscow.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• New reporting says the United Arab Emirates has joined the fight against Iran, launching direct strikes on Iranian territory as the Gulf conflict quietly widened behind the scenes.

• Later in the show — reports suggest Pakistan may have quietly helped Iran shield military aircraft from possible U.S. strikes, even while publicly attempting to broker diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Iran’s months-long internet blackout is exposing growing cracks inside the regime itself, as politically connected elites reportedly receive privileged online access through controversial “white SIM cards” while millions of ordinary citizens remain digitally cut off from the outside world.

• North Korea reportedly adopts a chilling new constitutional provision requiring automatic nuclear retaliation if Kim Jong Un is assassinated, raising fresh concerns about a potential “nuclear dead man’s switch” inside the isolated regime.

• An international maritime operation delivers a major blow to global drug cartels after authorities crack down on what investigators describe as a transatlantic “cocaine highway” stretching across the Atlantic Ocean.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the man accused of targeting President Trump during last month’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner pleads not guilty to multiple federal charges as questions surrounding the security breach continue mounting.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—U.S. surveillance flights around Cuba are suddenly surging, with advanced American spy planes and reconnaissance drones appearing just miles from the island’s coastline, raising new questions about what exactly Washington may be preparing for behind the scenes.
• Later in the show—President Trump rejects Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran reportedly demanded sanctions relief, frozen assets, and continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, casting fresh doubt over the future of negotiations.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—after weeks of rumors and silence, Iran is finally revealing new details about the condition of its injured Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, even as U.S. intelligence reportedly paints a far more troubling picture behind the scenes as negotiations over ending the war continue.

• Later in the show—Russia’s once-massive Victory Day parade appears to be shrinking alongside its military fortunes in Ukraine, with this year’s event reportedly becoming the shortest in modern Russian history.

• Plus—a staggering new estimate suggests more than 350,000 Russian troops may have already been killed in Ukraine, underscoring the enormous human cost of Moscow’s grinding war effort.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—according to new reporting, Israel established a secret military outpost inside Iraq to support strikes on Iran during the recent conflict.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• First up — American destroyers come under missile and drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets even as President Trump insists the ceasefire remains fully intact. Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the latest escalation and what it could mean for the fragile standoff with Tehran.
• Later in the show — President Trump prepares for a critical summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, with major disputes over trade, Taiwan, and Iran looming over the talks. Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times, joins us for a preview of the meeting and a broader look at U.S.-China tensions.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—American destroyers come under missile and drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets—even as the White House insists the ceasefire remains fully intact.

• Later in the show—There’s growing concern over a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to a luxury expedition cruise ship, as health officials across several countries race to track exposed passengers now scattered around the globe.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up — officially, Project Freedom was paused to give negotiations with Iran a chance. Unofficially? New reporting suggests key Gulf allies may have pushed back hard against the operation behind closed doors, raising questions about fractures inside the coalition confronting Tehran.

• Later in the show — the IDF says it killed a top Hezbollah Radwan commander in a precision strike on Beirut, marking Israel’s first attack on the Lebanese capital in weeks.

• Also later in the show — Ukraine launches a massive drone assault ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, reportedly striking a logistics hub near Moscow and targeting a Russian missile warship capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief — Japan fires an anti-ship missile during joint military drills with the United States and regional allies near the South China Sea, as tensions with China continue simmering across the Indo-Pacific.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up — new intelligence suggests the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner may have been motivated by the war with Iran, raising fresh concerns about how overseas conflicts are fueling political extremism here at home.
• Later in the show — China openly challenges Washington’s sanctions regime, reportedly ordering Chinese companies to ignore U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil as Beijing doubles down on support for Tehran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• New reporting suggests Russia may be facing a growing manpower problem inside its military ranks, as desertions rise and the Kremlin increasingly relies on pressure, incentives, and unconventional recruiting methods to sustain the war in Ukraine.

• American forces open fire on an Iranian-linked vessel accused of attempting to bypass the U.S. naval blockade, raising tensions in the Gulf even as negotiations with Tehran continue behind the scenes.

• Ukraine accuses Russia of violating a ceasefire proposed by Kyiv just hours after it took effect, with fresh strikes reported across the front lines.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—a troubling new report finds violent antisemitic attacks against Jewish Americans surged to record levels in 2025.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—new details are emerging about President Trump’s decision to pause “Project Freedom,” as reports suggest the United States and Iran may be closing in on a framework agreement to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin broader negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
• Later in the show—new satellite imagery assessments indicate Iran’s retaliatory strikes on American military positions across the Gulf caused far more damage than previously understood, including hits on key air defense systems, command facilities, and critical infrastructure.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—President Trump pauses “Project Freedom,” the U.S. effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as talks with Iran show signs of progress—while the blockade remains firmly in place. I’ll have the details.

• Later in the show—new U.S. intelligence suggests recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear program may not have done as much damage as advertised, with Tehran’s timeline to a potential weapon largely unchanged.

• Plus—a fired Russian deputy minister reportedly flees to the United States to avoid fraud charges, raising fresh concerns about cracks forming inside the Kremlin.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—after a seven-year freeze, the United States and Venezuela reconnect in the skies as direct flights resume between the two countries.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—the United States begins to make headway in the Strait of Hormuz, successfully opening a narrow, protected corridor for commercial ships despite Iranian attacks. But with Tehran continuing to test the limits, the question is how long that fragile pathway can remain open.
• Later in the show—Russia and Ukraine both signal a temporary ceasefire ahead of Victory Day, but conflicting timelines and mixed messaging are already casting doubt on whether any pause in the fighting will actually take hold.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—ceasefire or not, the shooting has already started. U.S. forces engaged Iranian boats and came under missile and drone fire just hours into Project Freedom—the U.S. effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

• Later in the show—new intelligence suggests Vladimir Putin isn’t just worried about external threats, but the possibility of betrayal from within his own ranks. Plus, North Korea pushes back against accusations it’s behind the majority of global crypto theft, calling the claims politically motivated.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—two U.S. service members go missing during a military exercise in Morocco, as search efforts are now underway.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—United States launches “Project Freedom” to break the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, escorting commercial ships through one of the world’s most critical chokepoints. Iran is warning U.S. forces could be targeted—putting the fragile ceasefire on a knife’s edge.
• Later in the show—Russia appears to be losing ground for the first time since 2024, as its slow, grinding offensive in Ukraine begins to stall.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—Vladimir Putin is surrounding his personal residence with nearly 30 air defense systems—protection typically reserved for major military targets. Is this the reality of wartime leadership, or a sign that paranoia is starting to creep in?

• Later in the show—Donald Trump reviews a sweeping 14-point Iranian proposal to end the war, as the White House moves forward with plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over the next year.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the UN’s nuclear watchdog warns Iran’s highly enriched uranium likely remains at a key site, despite past strikes.

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In this PDB Special Bulletin:

Mike Baker sits down with Mike Slater to break down the shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner—and the serious questions it’s raising about security at one of the most high-profile gatherings in Washington.

What really happened inside the ballroom that night? How did an attacker get that close in a room packed with journalists, politicians, and high-ranking officials? And more importantly—what does this incident reveal about the current state of United States Secret Service readiness?

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• A stunning security breach at one of Washington's most high-profile events is now under intense scrutiny, raising serious questions about how a gunman got so close to key political figures. We get firsthand insight from Steve Yates, who attended the dinner last weekend.
• Russia’s economy is showing signs of strain, and now even voices close to the Kremlin are beginning to sound the alarm. We break it down with Reuben Johnson, Director of the Asia Research Centre at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—Iran is reportedly exploring unconventional ways to strike U.S. forces, including using mine-carrying dolphins to target U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz. But as tensions rise, Tehran is also signaling a possible return to negotiations, while Washington weighs its next steps.

• Later in the show—After nearly eleven weeks, the longest shutdown in Department of Homeland Security history has finally come to an end. But the fight over immigration enforcement that caused it is far from over.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—new signs Iran’s economy is entering what some analysts are calling a “death spiral,” as soaring inflation, mass unemployment, and a collapsing currency pile pressure on the regime amid war and blockade.
• Later in the show—Trump and Putin float a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine, even as Kyiv launches a long-range strike deep inside Russian territory, raising fresh doubts about whether any pause in fighting can hold.
• Plus—as war intensifies in Mali, analysts are warning jihadist groups could be on the verge of carving out an African caliphate, as militants push closer to the capital and security forces struggle to hold the line.
• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Pentagon reveals the cost of U.S. military operations in Iran has already reached 25 billion dollars, with that number expected to climb as the conflict continues.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—new signs the U.S. could escalate in Iran, as President Trump reviews fresh military strike options and considers deploying a hypersonic weapon for the first time.
• Later in the show—authorities across Europe are investigating a wave of attacks targeting Jewish communities, with growing suspicion the activity may be linked back to Iran.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• The White House says the blockade of Iran’s ports is here to stay, even as it quietly explores a potential cash-for-uranium deal tied to Tehran’s nuclear stockpile.
• A diplomatic clash between Ukraine and Israel, as Kyiv accuses Jerusalem of helping move grain it claims was stolen by Russia.
• Kim Jong Un praises North Korean soldiers who reportedly blew themselves up in Russia to avoid capture, offering a chilling glimpse into battlefield tactics.
• And in today’s Back of the Brief—you can’t make this up. The United Nations hands Iran a leadership role at a conference focused on stopping nuclear proliferation.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—a striking warning out of Moscow, as a senior political figure suggests Russia’s worsening economic situation could spark the kind of instability that once led to the 1917 revolution.
• Later in the show—Washington ramps up pressure on Iran, targeting its shadow banking networks and the Chinese refineries helping sustain its oil exports.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—new reporting from Reuters and The New York Times is shedding light on Iran’s wartime power structure, where generals—not clerics—are now driving the country’s most critical decisions, reshaping how Tehran approaches both the conflict and negotiations.
• Later in the show—Iran’s foreign minister meets with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, as Moscow signals continued support for Tehran and a deepening alignment between the two countries.
• Plus—a surprise move from the United Arab Emirates, announcing it will leave OPEC in a decision that could weaken the group’s long-term influence over global energy markets.
• And in today’s Back of the Brief—King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit Washington, putting on a show of unity at a time when the transatlantic relationship is facing some underlying strain.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—Iran is facing a major new pressure point, as a U.S. blockade leaves its oil piling up with nowhere to go. That mounting pressure could force shutdowns that risk long-term damage to the backbone of the country’s economy.

• Later in the show—Mexican forces capture a key Jalisco New Generation Cartel figure, a man once seen as a potential successor to notorious cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, in a major blow to one of the world’s most dangerous criminal organizations.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—we’re learning more about the security gaps that allowed a gunman to get dangerously close to President Trump, as new details raise serious concerns about how the breach happened.

• Later in the show—the ripple effects of the Iran conflict are reaching China, where rising energy costs are beginning to put pressure on an already fragile economy.

• Plus—Hamas is preparing to choose its first leader since Yahya Sinwar, a decision that could shape the future of postwar Gaza.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—Syria begins prosecuting officials tied to Bashar al-Assad’s regime, marking the first public trial connected to the start of the country’s civil war.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Behind-the-scenes diplomacy with Iran continues as Tehran floats a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—but the deal could come at the cost of critical U.S. leverage on the nuclear issue.
• Israel quietly deployed its Iron Dome and troops to the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war, marking a major and previously undisclosed shift in regional defense cooperation.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Gunfire erupts inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where President Trump was in attendance—forcing Secret Service agents to form a human shield as an armed suspect runs toward the ballroom. We’ll break down what we know about the suspect and his manifesto.
  
• President Trump calls off talks with Iran at the last minute, signaling just how far apart both capitals remain, as Washington ramps up pressure with new sanctions targeting the regime’s oil lifeline—and the Chinese refineries keeping it alive.

• The European Union approves a massive loan package for Ukraine and simultaneously rolls out its twentieth sanctions package on Russia
  
• And in today’s Back of the Brief—al-Qaeda-linked militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali, striking multiple cities and pushing toward the capital, in an escalation that raises questions about whether the current government can maintain control.
  

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• First up—a rocky week in the Iran conflict, with failed negotiations, rising aggression in the Strait of Hormuz, and a fragile ceasefire still holding—for now. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg joins us to break down what’s happening behind the scenes.
• Later in the show—a new warning that the U.S. is burning through critical munitions faster than they can be replaced, raising serious questions about military readiness if another conflict erupts. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us for more.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—after days of uncertainty, the United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table. New talks are set for this weekend in Pakistan—but with deep divisions still in place, the path to a deal remains far from clear. 

• Later in the show—a U.S. soldier allegedly used inside knowledge of the operation to remove Nicolás Maduro to place bets on Polymarket—walking away with hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits. Now he’s facing federal charges.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• A new warning from the White House on Iranian mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz, as officials say clearing them could take far longer than expected.

• U.S.-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon wrap in Washington, even as Hezbollah continues to trade fire with Israeli troops.

• The U.S. accuses China of running “industrial-scale” operations to steal advanced American AI technology.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—Republicans take a first step toward funding ICE on their own, aiming to break the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—a new analysis warns the U.S. may be running dangerously low on key munitions after weeks of fighting with Iran, raising fresh concerns about America’s readiness if the conflict reignites—or if a larger war breaks out.
• Later in the show—a glamorous California socialite is accused of secretly running a global arms network for Iran, brokering massive weapons deals while living a jet-set lifestyle inside the United States.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Iran’s posture hardens rapidly—refusing talks and escalating in the Strait of Hormuz—as new analysis points to a deeper divide within the regime’s hardline leadership.

• Moscow releases a list of European firms tied to Ukraine’s drone program, raising concerns they could become targets in Russia’s expanding conflict footprint.

• Japan continues its break from post-war pacifism, opening the door to expanded arms sales amid growing security threats from China.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Pentagon unveils a record $1.5 trillion budget request, prioritizing missile defense, drones, and artificial intelligence.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Iran appears to change its strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, attacking and seizing commercial ships in a sharp escalation just as Donald Trump unilaterally extends the ceasefire to allow time for negotiations.
• The Trump administration blocks nearly $500 million in cash bound for Iraq, using control over Baghdad’s oil revenues to pressure leaders to crack down on Iran-backed militias targeting Americans.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—the fighting may be paused, but inside Iran the regime is tightening its grip. Thousands have been detained in recent weeks, and in a disturbing escalation, authorities are now targeting the graves of protestors in an apparent effort to erase their memory.

• Later in the show—the UAE announces it has dismantled an Iran-linked terror cell accused of plotting coordinated sabotage attacks, raising new concerns about Tehran’s reach across the region.

• Plus—new warnings from European intelligence officials that China’s cyber-espionage capabilities are now on par with the United States, with Beijing increasingly targeting Western defense companies for sensitive military technology.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—Israel moves to contain fallout after reports that soldiers desecrated a Christian symbol in Lebanon, sparking outrage and raising questions about discipline within the ranks.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The U.S. boards a sanctioned oil tanker deep in the Indian Ocean, marking the first time Washington has enforced its Iran blockade far beyond the Middle East—and signaling the crackdown has gone global. I’ll break down what happened and what it means.
• Two Americans are killed in Mexico following a counternarcotics mission, as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was not aware U.S. officials were operating there—raising new questions about coordination and risk.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• U.S. negotiators head toward talks with Iran, but growing signs of internal division in Tehran raise a critical question: are the officials at the table actually in control?

• Israel reveals it has uncovered an Iranian terror network targeting Israeli officials and assets abroad, offering new insight into Tehran’s global reach.

• Ukraine continues its campaign against Russia’s energy sector, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying strikes wiped out more than $2.3 billion in oil revenues in March alone.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Trump administration begins refunding $166 billion in tariffs, unwinding what was once a centerpiece of its foreign policy.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Uncertainty surrounds planned U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, as Tehran sends mixed signals on whether it will even show up—while new details emerge about the seized Iranian cargo ship and what it may have been carrying.
• A French peacekeeper is killed in a targeted ambush in southern Lebanon, raising new questions about Hezbollah’s actions even as a ceasefire remains in place.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Confusion and escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran declares the critical waterway open—only to reverse course hours later and fire on commercial ships, raising new concerns about global shipping and energy markets. 

• In a historic move, U.S. officials travel to Cuba, signaling a potential diplomatic opening even as Washington ramps up pressure on Havana.

• Maduro is gone, and now the purge is underway, as former allies of Venezuela’s regime are pushed out or detained while a new power structure takes hold.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—an unsettling pattern emerges, as an eleventh scientist death is linked to a growing string of disappearances involving individuals with access to sensitive U.S. information.

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