In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• U.S. officials say Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery from Chinese entities before launching the July missile strike that killed three American troops at a U.S. base in Jordan, raising new questions about the outside support behind Tehran’s improving targeting.

• Iran-backed Houthi forces seize a strategic island near the entrance to the Red Sea, increasing pressure on another critical shipping route for Middle Eastern oil.

• A Russian drone strikes an evacuated Kyiv-Warsaw train near the Polish border on a rail line frequently used by foreign leaders traveling into Ukraine.

• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explores the possibility of Canada becoming an “associate member” of the European Union as relations between Ottawa and Washington continue to deteriorate.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• The Iran conflict enters a new phase of escalation, and Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to explain what the latest developments mean and where the fight could go next.

• On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we examine reports that the Pentagon is considering a smaller U.S. military footprint in the Middle East once the war with Iran ends, with Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joining us to discuss the potential implications.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Labor unrest is spreading across Iran as truckers, taxi drivers and ride-share workers strike amid worsening fuel shortages and soaring costs.

• Anthropic warns that advanced AI is already being misused for cyberattacks, weapons development and potentially dangerous biological research.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Reuters reveals how Iran has used a billion-dollar barter-like system with China to turn sanctioned oil revenues into Chinese goods, including military equipment, while avoiding normal international banking channels.

• British, Norwegian and American forces disrupted a secret Russian submarine operation reportedly aimed at threatening NATO’s undersea infrastructure.

• Ukrainian drones are striking Russia from the Arctic to the Black Sea, targeting key gas infrastructure and hitting the resort city of Sochi.

• The long-running U.S. criminal case against Huawei has finally reached trial, with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech giant of stealing American technology and operating as a criminal enterprise.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• New reporting shows Iran’s ballistic missile attack on a U.S.-used base in Jordan damaged American combat aircraft, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness and cost of defending against Tehran’s missile barrages.

• Houthi forces are gaining ground along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, bringing the fighting closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and increasing the threat to a critical global shipping route.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Iran is accelerating construction at its deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear complex near Natanz, while the United States is reportedly examining how it could strike one of Tehran’s most difficult underground targets.

• A new report claims the UAE warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a major attack, an account Netanyahu’s office denies.

• North Korea has built another uranium-enrichment facility as inspectors warn that Pyongyang continues to expand the infrastructure supporting its nuclear weapons program.

• U.S. forces sink what officials describe as a cartel-linked floating refueling station used to support drug-trafficking boats operating at sea.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The maritime confrontation between Washington and Tehran intensifies, with eight Iranian tankers destroyed or disabled since Saturday as civilian shipping is increasingly caught in the crossfire.

• U.S. intelligence agencies accuse several major Chinese AI companies of systematically copying American models, raising new concerns about Beijing’s effort to close the technology gap with the United States.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Yemen’s civil war is surging back into the headlines as Iran-backed Houthis strike four Saudi cities and Saudi-backed forces launch a major offensive aimed at retaking Sanaa.

• U.S. military and intelligence officials are discussing whether America could maintain a smaller permanent footprint in the Middle East once the war with Iran ends.

• Mahan Air, an Iranian airline accused of moving weapons, money and personnel for the Revolutionary Guard, is expanding despite years of U.S. sanctions.

• The U.S. military says suspicious drone activity along part of the southern border has fallen sharply after troops began using a high-energy laser weapon against cartel-linked drones.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The U.S. blockade is putting growing pressure on Iran’s economy as new shipping data suggests Tehran’s oil exports are being trapped and its remaining offshore stockpile is rapidly shrinking.

• Russia resumes its assault on Kyiv immediately after U.S. peace negotiators leave the Ukrainian capital, killing three people and damaging buildings across the city.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• New reporting reveals that U.S. Navy SEALs spent months conducting a covert mission to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz as American and Iranian forces traded strikes above the waterway.

• Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 12 people as renewed fighting raises concerns about whether the ceasefire with Hezbollah can hold.

• Haiti’s armed self-defense brigades were created to protect communities from violent gangs, but some are now accused of becoming part of the country’s growing security problem.

• Russia closes Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg as the diplomatic fallout grows from a suspected Russian drone plot in Leipzig.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• New figures reveal the mounting economic toll of Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign, with strikes costing Russia billions and disrupting fuel supplies, air travel, and other key sectors.

• Kim Jong Un unveils a new destroyer that he says will become part of North Korea’s nuclear response system as Pyongyang continues expanding its naval forces.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The war with Iran escalates as Tehran fires ballistic missiles at two U.S. warships, prompting Washington to strike three Iranian oil tankers.

• President Trump’s envoys head to Kyiv for another push to end the war in Ukraine following a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin.

• Yemen’s Houthis move to capture territory near a strategic Red Sea strait, raising the prospect of consequences far beyond Yemen’s battlefield.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, two luxury London penthouses overlooking Kensington Palace hit the market—and both are linked to Mojtaba Khamenei.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• Attacks on oil tankers and dwindling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are pushing crude prices toward $100 a barrel. Daniel Turner, Executive Director of Power The Future, joins us to discuss what comes next for global energy markets.

• The United States and China are racing to build increasingly powerful artificial intelligence, raising new questions about whether Washington should pursue limits on the technology. Brendan Steinhauser joins us to make the case for negotiating an AI agreement with Beijing.

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First—Vladimir Putin is facing signs of growing public frustration at home as his approval ratings take a significant hit amid intensifying attacks from Kyiv. Could growing pressure finally change his calculations in Ukraine, or make him even more determined to find a victory he can sell back home?

Later in the show—Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from a major underground stronghold in southern Lebanon, despite warnings from Iran against attacking the position. But the operation is also exposing just how far the two sides remain from implementing the U.S.-brokered agreement reached in June.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• America’s economic campaign against Iran is beginning to bite, driving the country’s oil shipments down 85 percent and leaving Tehran with only months of gasoline.

• A gunfight between Ukraine’s rival intelligence services wounds three officers and exposes a dangerous power struggle inside Kyiv.

• Pakistan says its security forces killed 15 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan following a firefight that lasted more than a day.

• Syria begins destroying the remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s clandestine chemical-weapons program.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The Pentagon extends American deployments around Iran into next year as the economic campaign produces growing strain inside Iranian households.

• President Trump’s nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia creates a pathway that could eventually allow uranium enrichment inside the kingdom to reach nearly 20 percent.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- The Trump administration launches its first strikes under a new “tanker for tanker” policy, placing Iran’s oil fleet directly at risk.

- German authorities investigate two suspected sabotage attacks against the country’s electricity grid within 24 hours, raising concerns about a coordinated assault on critical infrastructure.

-Ukraine warns international airlines that its expanding drone campaign is making Russian airspace increasingly dangerous for civilian aviation.

- American authorities penetrate Hamas’s cryptocurrency network, seizing money, fundraising infrastructure and information about thousands of prospective donors.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

Leaked documents reveal how Moscow is repaying Tehran for the drones Russia uses against Ukraine—by helping Iran master technology designed to put the U.S. Navy at greater risk.

China is developing satellites capable of pursuing, capturing, and refueling other spacecraft as Washington prepares for the possibility of combat hundreds of miles above Earth.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The United States and Iran exchange another round of strikes, as Tehran launches missiles and drones and President Trump warns that something much larger could follow.

• Germany formally accuses Russia of targeting a Ukrainian cargo plane with explosive-laden drones on German soil, prompting retaliation from Berlin.

• Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs, explosive drones, and landmines as their fight against the country’s security forces grows more militarized.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, marking another senior departure from the Pentagon.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

New reporting suggests Vladimir Putin fears that ending the war without victory could threaten both his grip on power and his personal safety, as signs grow that Moscow may be preparing to escalate.

A new report says Chinese commercial ships may be doubling as intelligence-collection platforms, gathering military communications near the United States.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Top U.S. military leaders are warning against extended Iran deployments, arguing that the strain is beginning to spread across the force.

- Russia and Iran join China and India at a major summit focused on challenging U.S. influence and strengthening ties among Washington’s rivals.

- Israel secures a record $3.5 billion defense deal to help Greece build a major shield against missile and aerial threats.

- Nearly a week after Nepal’s deadly flood, rescue crews are racing to reach hundreds of workers believed trapped inside mountain tunnels.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

A month-long pause in U.S.–Iran fighting collapses as American forces strike inside Iran, Tehran fires missiles at U.S. positions and President Trump threatens another punishing response.

Russia launches nearly 1,500 drones against Ukraine in four days, including hundreds of faster Iranian-designed weapons that are straining Kyiv’s air defenses as Moscow prepares an even larger assault.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- U.S. economic pressure is beginning to hit Iran at home, as foreign trade contracts, oil exports dry up, and gasoline lines grow across Tehran—raising the stakes for a regime already facing deep economic strain.

- The Trump administration takes its economic campaign against Iran to the G20, pressing major economies to choose between doing business with Tehran and retaining access to the American financial system.

- President Trump confirms a sweeping agreement that will give the United States control over a major share of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, reshaping Washington’s energy relationship with Caracas.

- In today’s Back of the Brief, a new message attributed to Iran’s missing supreme leader surfaces after months of silence, but still provides no verified proof that he is alive or directing the regime.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Iran says a proposed agreement with Oman would divide control of the Strait of Hormuz and prevent American warships from passing through the critical waterway. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins us to assess the implications. Chinese technology is transforming Russia’s Iranian-designed Shahed drones into weapons increasingly resembling low-cost cruise missiles. Author Gordon G. Chang joins us to explain what Beijing’s involvement means. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code NERVE at irestore.com/PDB#irestorepod #sponsored MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—President Trump says the battle for the Strait of Hormuz is essentially over, declaring, "that sucker is open." But while there's growing evidence Iran is losing its grip on the critical waterway, the reality on the ground is a little more complicated. Later in the show—the U.S. military takes another step into the future, using a high-energy laser to destroy three cartel-linked drones along the southern border. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code NERVE at irestore.com/PDB#irestorepod #sponsored MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Iran insists Mojtaba Khamenei remains in power, but nearly six months without a verified appearance is fueling questions about whether the supreme leader is alive—or involved in governing the country. Russia threatens to strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine in retaliation for Kyiv’s use of long-range British missiles. The Trump administration designates the British sabotage group Palestine Action a global terrorist organization. A catastrophic glacier collapse unleashes deadly flooding across Nepal and Tibet, leaving at least 360 people dead and more than 1,400 missing. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code NERVE at irestore.com/PDB#irestorepod #sponsored MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Kremlin insiders say Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate the war in Ukraine, while growing concern inside Moscow turns to the possibility that the conflict could eventually cross the tactical nuclear threshold. A deadly car explosion kills a Russian military officer far from the front lines, adding to a disturbing pattern of attacks against figures connected to Moscow’s war effort. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Lifepro Fitness: Real movement. Real muscle activation. Get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate and Free Shipping at https://Lifeprofitness.com with code PDB at checkout. Hexclad: You can get up to 52% off HexClad and upgrade your kitchen for the new season. Just head to https://hexclad.com/PDB#hexcladpartner #sponsored Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Iran says a proposed agreement with Oman would divide control and revenue from the Strait of Hormuz while barring American warships from the strategic waterway. Chinese technology is helping Russia transform Iranian-designed Shahed drones into faster weapons increasingly similar to low-cost cruise missiles. Washington disrupts an alleged Chinese cyberespionage operation that targeted sensitive American agencies, including the Justice Department, NASA and the Federal Reserve. Switzerland considers stricter neutrality rules that could end peacetime cooperation with NATO and weaken Western sanctions against Russia. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Lifepro Fitness: Real movement. Real muscle activation. Get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate and Free Shipping at https://Lifeprofitness.com with code PDB at checkout. Hexclad: You can get up to 52% off HexClad and upgrade your kitchen for the new season. Just head to https://hexclad.com/PDB#hexcladpartner #sponsored Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iranian state television broadcasts a video discussing how Barron Trump could be killed, claiming the president’s son is under surveillance and that a $10 million bounty has been offered for his murder. President Trump sends a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, potentially unlocking billions in reactor deals while raising concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB Bubs Natural: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States completes a months-long operation to clear the principal shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, undermining Iran’s attempt to use the mines as leverage against Washington. Armenia moves toward abandoning Russia’s answer to NATO and applying for European Union membership, threatening another major setback for Moscow’s influence. The U.S.–Canada trade conflict escalates as Ottawa imposes retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in American goods following the collapse of negotiations. In today’s Back of the Brief, CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes an unannounced trip to Moscow for undisclosed meetings with Russian officials. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB Bubs Natural: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Russia crosses a dangerous new threshold in Ukraine, deploying a fully autonomous, AI-guided drone that selected its final target without human approval in an attack that killed three civilians. Despite continuing hostilities between the United States and Iran, Washington prepares to return diplomats to Middle Eastern embassies evacuated during the war—a sign the administration does not expect full-scale fighting to resume soon. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • Washington launches a sweeping economic campaign against Iran, warning foreign governments and companies to choose between doing business with Tehran and retaining access to the American financial system. Iran responds by threatening to detain dozens of tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. • Ukraine expands its attacks on Russia’s consumer economy, striking warehouses belonging to Ozon, the country’s second-largest online retailer. • North Korea prepares for another possible troop deployment to Russia after already supplying Moscow with more than 15 million artillery rounds. • In today’s Back of the Brief, the United States brings Israeli and Syrian officials together for talks aimed at preventing another dangerous regional escalation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • New evidence suggests Vladimir Putin is quietly preparing Russia for another mass mobilization, with the Kremlin reportedly testing whether its military can receive, equip and deploy a massive wave of new soldiers. • The Iran war forces the United States to cancel a major amphibious exercise with South Korea, raising concerns about the strain on America’s military and its readiness to confront threats in Asia. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A public split erupts inside Iran’s government as senior politicians call for an end to the war while security hardliners threaten to escalate the conflict. Somali pirates seize a suspected Iranian shadow-fleet tanker in the region’s second hijacking in four days, marking the largest surge in piracy there in more than a decade. Russia allegedly uses a notorious “double-tap” attack against a Ukrainian shopping center, killing civilians before striking again as rescuers arrive. In today’s Back of the Brief, Iranian hackers may be opening another front against the West after reportedly shutting down a British power plant for four days. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting ⁠https://PDBPremium.com⁠. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: ⁠https://ethos.com/PDB⁠ Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: ⁠https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB⁠ Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to ⁠https://TAKELEAN.com⁠ and use code PDB

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump’s plan to crush Iran’s economy may put Washington on a collision course with China, Tehran’s largest remaining oil customer. Joshua Philipp joins us to discuss whether Beijing will cooperate with the economic campaign—or keep the Iranian regime alive. Russia pounds Kyiv with 168 drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 16 people as Ukraine’s air defenses run dangerously short. John Hardie, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, joins us with his analysis. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Taliban marks five years back in power, but a growing armed resistance, renewed fighting with Pakistan and the persistent threat from ISIS are raising questions about how securely it controls Afghanistan. Federal agencies warn of an active cyber threat targeting the industrial computers that operate America’s water systems, power infrastructure and factories. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran’s leaders fear another popular uprising, and the return of Hossein Taeb—the notorious “Suppression Sheikh”—reveals how Tehran intends to expand surveillance and prevent another revolt. Russia pounds Kyiv with drones and cruise missiles, killing at least 16 people as Ukraine’s shortage of air-defense interceptors becomes increasingly lethal. Romanian F-16s destroy an explosive Russian sea drone after it reaches one of Europe’s most important new gas projects in the Black Sea. In today’s Back of the Brief, suspicious prediction-market bets may be revealing American military operations before the first missile is fired. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: President Trump opens a new front against Iran, declaring “Economic D-Day” and threatening severe consequences for any country, bank or business that helps keep Tehran’s economy alive. North Korea answers President Trump’s diplomatic overtures with a barrage of ten ballistic missiles, days after Washington scaled back military exercises with South Korea. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia is reportedly sending Iran drone components, ammunition and explosives through a protected Caspian Sea supply route, helping Tehran rebuild what American and Israeli airstrikes destroyed. China completes the first phase of a nearly four-mile-long artificial island that analysts believe could eventually become its largest military base in the South China Sea. Fuel rationing returns to Moscow as Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt Russian refineries and force gas stations to limit purchases. In today’s Back of the Brief, the United Arab Emirates suspends all economic ties with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia is reportedly sending Iran drone components, ammunition and explosives through a protected Caspian Sea supply route, helping Tehran rebuild what American and Israeli airstrikes destroyed. China completes the first phase of a nearly four-mile-long artificial island that analysts believe could eventually become its largest military base in the South China Sea. Fuel rationing returns to Moscow as Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt Russian refineries and force gas stations to limit purchases. In today’s Back of the Brief, the United Arab Emirates suspends all economic ties with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • First—Russia fires a prominent state economist after he warns Moscow cannot win its war of attrition against Ukraine and could face a sudden social crisis as the costs continue mounting. • Later—Iran fires ballistic missiles toward the United Arab Emirates just hours after its diplomatic window with Washington expires. • Plus—the Pentagon awards Raytheon a massive seven-year contract to replenish America’s depleted Tomahawk missile stockpile and dramatically expand production. • In today’s Back of the Brief—a German court convicts a Ukrainian man of participating in an alleged Russian intelligence operation to send explosive parcels across Europe. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israel bombs a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border, raising fears that its campaign to prevent Syria’s military revival could ignite a dangerous confrontation with Turkey. The Pentagon orders 30 American universities to investigate whether their foreign partnerships exposed sensitive research—or risk losing future federal funding. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran declares that it is moving to a “fully offensive” posture and threatens a military operation to break President Trump’s naval blockade. Behind Tehran’s aggressive rhetoric, however, the regime is reportedly confronting a deepening economic crisis and growing fears of another nationwide uprising. Russia builds a network of secret drone bases capable of launching its latest long-range attack drones deep into NATO territory. Jared Kushner concludes two days of high-stakes negotiations with Israeli and Hamas leaders, but the two sides remain deadlocked over President Trump’s plan for Gaza. In today’s Back of the Brief: An embarrassing security breach for Britain’s prime minister after he exchanges messages with an impostor posing as President Trump’s chief of staff. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • New intelligence reveals the alarming scope of Iran’s plan to widen the war across the Middle East—including coordinated proxy attacks, threats against Gulf energy facilities, sabotage operations, and possible incursions into neighboring countries. • President Trump scales back major US-South Korean military exercises, giving Kim Jong Un a concession North Korea has demanded for years without securing anything in return. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Trump administration reportedly bypassed Iran’s official negotiators and opened a secret backchannel directly to the Revolutionary Guard. We reveal who carried Washington’s messages—and what the operation exposed about who truly controls Tehran. Ukraine strikes the Russian rocket center connected to Moscow’s developing alternative to Starlink, attempting to cripple the network before it becomes fully operational. China launches a new Arctic shipping route to Europe, using Russia’s northern coastline to bypass increasingly dangerous maritime chokepoints. In today’s Back of the Brief: Iran claims three pilots missing since a failed bombing mission are being held prisoner in Qatar—but Doha denies it. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up—President Trump is turning back to economic pressure on Iran, betting that a sustained naval blockade and financial squeeze can force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Former deputy national security advisor Victoria Coates joins us with analysis. Later in the show—an international military presence could soon be deployed to southern Lebanon to help verify Hezbollah’s disarmament. David Daoud, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins us to break down the proposal and what it could mean for the conflict with Israel. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A NATO fighter shoots down an unidentified drone over Latvia as Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks inside Russia, raising new concerns that the drone war is spilling across alliance borders. New reporting reveals U.S. intelligence could not verify the alleged Iranian missile plot that prompted President Trump’s dramatic catering-truck escape from Turkey. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Superpower: Head to https://Superpower.com and use code PDB at checkout for $20 off your membership. Get 100+ biomarkers tested every year, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10#stopboxpod

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • First up—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the United States can maintain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, signaling that Washington may be preparing for a prolonged economic war of endurance with Tehran. • Later in the show—Taiwan holds massive invasion drills as tensions with China rise, testing everything from civilian air-raid responses to the coast guard’s role in stopping an amphibious assault. • Plus—Russia pounds Ukraine’s largest grain-export port on the Danube as President Zelenskiy warns Kyiv still needs more Patriot missiles before winter. • And in today’s Back of the Brief—Vladimir Putin visits a disputed island claimed by Japan, adding fresh pressure on Tokyo as Russia, China and North Korea increasingly close ranks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Superpower: Head to https://Superpower.com and use code PDB at checkout for $20 off your membership. Get 100+ biomarkers tested every year, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10#stopboxpod

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan build a NATO-style military alliance that could create a dangerous pathway for a regional war to become a global conflict. The Trump administration considers joint strikes against armed groups inside Colombia, potentially opening a new front in America’s expanding war against the cartels. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Trust & Will: Estate planning doesn’t have to be complicated—create your will or trust online in minutes with Trust & Will and get 20% off at https://trustandwill.com/PDB Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Nobl Travel: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad