In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: U.S. escalates its pressure campaign on Iran, expanding a global blockade targeting the regime?s economic lifeline. Ambassador Robert Joseph joins us to explain whether this strategy could force Tehran back to the negotiating table?or risk further escalation. Inside Russia, new signs of strain are emerging after years of sanctions and war, from a slowing economy to growing frustration over government crackdowns. Konstantin Samoilov, Russian expat and host of the InsideRussia YouTube channel, breaks down what?s really happening on the ground. 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 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 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 ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDB and use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First?Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, President Trump says a deal is close, and oil markets are already responding. But with pressure on Tehran still firmly in place and key details unresolved, it?s not yet clear whether this marks a real turning point?or just another phase in a very fragile standoff. Later in the show?a mysterious letter from Cuba meant for President Trump is intercepted in Miami, revealing a quiet attempt by the Castro family to bypass Washington?s official channels. 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 Ultra Pouches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/PDB and start selling today! BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran?s economy is under mounting pressure, as war damage and a U.S. blockade combine to drain hundreds of millions of dollars from the regime every single day. I?ll have the details. Israel and Lebanon agree to a ten-day ceasefire, offering a brief pause in fighting as negotiations continue behind the scenes. Economic warning signs emerge in Russia, as Vladimir Putin publicly scolds top officials over a slowing and shrinking economy. And in today?s Back of the Brief?Hamas rejects a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan, refusing to disarm and demanding changes to the deal. 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 Ultra Pouches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/PDB and start selling today! BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Washington tightens the economic noose on Iran, expanding its naval blockade worldwide while cutting off key oil waivers?moves that could choke Tehran?s economy and raise the risk of a confrontation at sea. In a move the U.S. hasn?t seen since World War II, the Pentagon is in talks with General Motors and Ford about shifting production to weapons and military hardware. 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 ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDB and use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. 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 Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An apparent IED attack in central Tehran leaves three injured, including a member of the regime?s Basij paramilitary force?raising new questions about whether unrest may be brewing inside Iran amid an ongoing information blackout. New reporting claims Iran used a Chinese spy satellite to help target U.S. bases in the Middle East, an allegation Beijing is now flatly denying as tensions continue to rise between the major powers. Europe begins laying the groundwork for a NATO backup plan, preparing for the possibility that the United States could step back from its traditional leadership role in the alliance. And in today?s Back of the Brief?Russia cuts internet access for millions, calling it temporary, but the move is reportedly sparking growing frustration among the country?s elite. 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 ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDB and use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. 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 Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: U.S. Sends More Troops Despite ?Endgame? Talk ? Even as the White House signals the war with Iran may be nearing its conclusion, the Pentagon is surging thousands of additional troops into the region. We break down what this buildup really means?and how it?s designed to pressure Tehran at the negotiating table while preparing for escalation if talks collapse. North Korea?s Nuclear Program Speeds Up ? New warnings from the International Atomic Energy Agency suggest Pyongyang is expanding its uranium enrichment capabilities, potentially allowing Kim Jong Un to grow his nuclear arsenal faster?and with far less visibility to the outside world. 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 StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/PDB and start selling today! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New reporting suggests internal infighting within Iran?s leadership may have helped derail recent negotiations with the United States. Disagreements between diplomats and hardliners appear to have exposed deeper divisions inside Tehran at a time when the regime is already under increasing pressure. Despite weeks of strikes, a new U.S. intelligence assessment says Iran still has thousands of missiles and the ability to bring hidden launchers back online, underscoring the durability of its military threat. Israeli and Lebanese officials have begun rare direct talks even as fighting continues between the IDF and Hezbollah, highlighting the overlap of diplomacy and active conflict. Ukraine claims it successfully captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a potential milestone in the evolution of warfare and the growing role of unmanned systems on the battlefield. 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 StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/PDB and start selling today! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The United States launches a full-scale blockade of Iranian ports, targeting the one thing Tehran can?t afford to lose?its oil revenue. We break down why this move could hit Iran?s economy hard and fast, and what it means for the broader conflict. An update on Haiti, where international stabilization forces are now on the ground?but gang violence continues to grip the country, raising questions about whether outside intervention can restore order. 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 BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com 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 BRUNT Workerwear: Save 10% off + an extra $10 discount on your Starter Kit purchase today by going to https://bruntworkwear.com/PDB and using code PDB. #Bruntpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New details are emerging from high-stakes U.S.-Iran talks, revealing exactly where?and why?the negotiations broke down, with a major dispute over Tehran?s nuclear program at the center of the collapse. The U.S. pushes forward with a blockade on Iran, but key allies push back, with Britain refusing to assist until after the war?highlighting growing divisions among Western partners. Gulf allies are running low on air defense systems after weeks of fighting and may be looking beyond the United States for weapons, signaling potential cracks in long-standing defense relationships. And in today?s Back of the Brief?new details on a major Israeli operation against Hezbollah that delivered a devastating blow in just minutes, targeting leadership and critical infrastructure. 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 BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com 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 BRUNT Workerwear: Save 10% off + an extra $10 discount on your Starter Kit purchase today by going to https://bruntworkwear.com/PDB and using code PDB. #Bruntpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up?the U.S. begins a high-risk operation in the Strait of Hormuz, working to track down and destroy hidden naval mines. We?ll break down the dangers?and how this complex mission is being carried out. Later in the show?after sixteen years in power, Hungary?s Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, as a pro-EU challenger wins in a major political upset. 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 Ultra Pouches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDB and use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump suspends traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after marathon negotiations with Iran collapse in Pakistan, raising the risk of further escalation in the conflict. New U.S. intelligence suggests China may have already armed Iran with anti-aircraft missiles, potentially putting American pilots at risk. Plus, an Easter ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia quickly falls apart, with both sides reporting thousands of violations. And in today?s Back of the Brief?Artemis II safely returns to Earth, marking a major milestone in NASA?s effort to send astronauts back to the Moon. 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 Ultra Pouches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDB and use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already showing signs of strain, with tensions lingering in the Strait of Hormuz and growing friction over Israel?s ongoing war against Hezbollah. Retired Army Colonel Wesley Martin joins us to break down what?s happening?and what could come next. After launching some of the most intense strikes yet on Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals a possible shift, opening the door to talks with Lebanon. David Daoud, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins us with 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 Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First?A ceasefire is holding between the United States and Iran?but the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut down. With shipping traffic still disrupted, negotiators are heading into peace talks under mounting pressure, as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate once again. Later in the show?A brief Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is set to take hold, but few believe it will last. Still, behind the scenes, one senior Ukrainian official now says a peace deal may be closer than expected. I?ll have the details. 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 Goldbelly: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with 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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: First?Prime Minister Netanyahu moves toward diplomacy, announcing direct talks with Lebanon as Washington reportedly pushes Israel to ease off attacks on Hezbollah. Later in the show?a massive cyber breach in China, with hackers reportedly stealing sensitive military data, including missile schematics, from a state-run supercomputer. Plus?Spain moves to reopen its embassy in Tehran, as President Trump blasts NATO allies over their stance on the Iran conflict. And in today?s Back of the Brief?Artemis II begins its return to Earth tonight, entering the final and arguably most dangerous phase of its mission. 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: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for their first face-to-face talks since the war began, but Tehran?s opening demands highlight just how far apart the two sides remain heading into negotiations in Pakistan. British officials reveal a covert Russian submarine operation targeting critical undersea cables and pipelines, raising fresh concerns about Moscow?s hybrid warfare strategy against the West. 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 Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Goldbelly: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Strait of Hormuz is supposed to be open, but ships aren?t moving, Iran is still in control, and the reality on the water looks very different from the headlines. Iran-linked hackers target U.S. oil, gas, and water systems, triggering a federal warning and raising fresh concerns about vulnerabilities inside America?s critical infrastructure. Israel ramps up its campaign in Lebanon with its most intense strikes yet, making clear Hezbollah is not part of the current ceasefire. And in today?s Back of the Brief?the balance shifts in Ukraine?s drone war, with Kyiv now deploying significantly more strike drones than Russian forces. 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 Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Goldbelly: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New details emerge on how President Donald Trump?s last-minute ceasefire with Iran came together?and why attacks continued across the region even after the deal was announced. An American journalist is freed after being kidnapped by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, as we learn more about the deal that secured her release and the risks facing U.S. citizens in the region. 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: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDBand use promo code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Donald Trump steps back from the brink, delaying strikes on Iran just hours before a major escalation, as a last-minute diplomatic push attempts to hold. Ukraine claims Russia is helping Iran sharpen its attacks with satellite intelligence and cyber support. Russia and China block a United Nations effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And in today?s Back of the Brief?the CIA reportedly uses a cutting-edge, classified system to locate a downed U.S. airman in Iran by detecting the electromagnetic signature of a human heartbeat. 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: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDBand use promo code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: U.S. forces launch strikes on Kharg Island, targeting Iran?s most critical economic hub just hours before President Trump?s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?raising the stakes as diplomacy begins to slip away. An update on the Artemis II mission, as astronauts return from a historic journey to the far side of the moon, capturing images and data from a region no human has ever fully observed. 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 DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDBand use promo code PDB at checkout.  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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Goldbelly: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel delivers another major blow to Iran?s leadership, killing the head of IRGC intelligence along with a top Quds Force commander in a targeted strike inside Tehran. What this means for the regime?and what could come next. Even as Iran maintains its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, shipping traffic is rising, suggesting quiet deals may be keeping oil flowing through one of the world?s most critical chokepoints. Meanwhile, Ukraine presses ahead with strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, despite growing pressure to ease off amid rising global energy concerns. And in today?s Back of the Brief?North Korea may be preparing its next leader, as Kim Jong Un?s teenage daughter takes on a more prominent public role, fueling speculation about a fourth-generation dynasty. 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 DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDBand use promo code PDB at checkout. 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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Goldbelly: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up?ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran appear to have collapsed, as Tehran rejects a proposal that could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz, raising the risk of further escalation and prolonged disruption to global energy markets. Later in the show?the FBI sounds the alarm on a suspected China-linked cyber intrusion, now being labeled a ?major incident? with potentially serious national security implications. 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 StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB  Goldbelly: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: After a tense, multi-day search behind enemy lines, U.S. forces successfully rescue the second crew member of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle, denying Tehran what could have been a major propaganda victory and showcasing a complex, high-risk recovery operation. Fears are growing that Russia is testing a familiar destabilization strategy in Estonia, as pro-Kremlin actors push the idea of a separatist ?Narva People?s Republic? inside a NATO member state. New reports suggest Kyiv may be opening another front against Russia, launching drone strikes from Libya targeting Moscow?s shadow fleet operating in the Mediterranean. U.S. immigration authorities detain the niece of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani after the Trump administration revokes her green card over alleged ties to Iran?s regime. 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 StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB  Goldbelly: Make Mother?s Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered?get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up?after a month of fighting, the war with Iran may be entering its most decisive stretch, with the endgame still very much in question. Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break it all down. Later in the show?Japan takes a major step away from its postwar defense posture, deploying long-range missiles that can reach the Chinese mainland. Gordon Chang stops by for more on that. 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: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First?A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, triggering a dangerous search-and-rescue mission deep inside hostile territory. While details are still coming in, officials say one crew member has been rescued, but another remains missing. Later in the show?A major shakeup inside the Pentagon, as the Army?s top general is removed in the middle of the war with Iran. The Pentagon confirmed the rare move, but offered few details, leaving key questions unanswered. 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 Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up?the war with Iran is exposing a growing rift inside NATO, as President Trump pressures allies to step up?or risk a major break in the alliance itself.  Later in the show?U.S. commandos join Ecuadorian forces in a mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists along the country?s coast. Plus?the Trump administration lifts sanctions on Venezuela?s acting president Delcy Rodríguez, signaling a shift in U.S. policy. And in today?s Back of the Brief?another shakeup in Washington, as President Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post. 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: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up?a new Pentagon plan presented to President Trump could put American troops on the ground inside Iran to seize its uranium stockpile, in what could become one of the most complex and risky military operations ever attempted. Later in the show?NASA launches Artemis II, sending astronauts on a historic deep space mission that will travel farther than any crew in modern history. 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 Life Insurance: 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 Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: After 11,000 strikes in just 30 days, the war with Iran may be entering its ?completion phase??but the hardest part could still be ahead as the fight shifts toward economic pressure and long-term endurance. China and Pakistan roll out a new plan to end the war in Iran, tying a ceasefire directly to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilizing global energy markets. Iran escalates its cyber campaign, targeting government officials and corporate employees in a more personal form of psychological warfare. And in today?s Back of the Brief?Japan signals a major shift in its defense doctrine, deploying long-range missiles in a break from decades of postwar restraint. 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 Life Insurance: 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 Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up?the war with Iran could be expanding, as new reporting suggests the United Arab Emirates is preparing to join the fight and help force open the Strait of Hormuz. Later in the show?North Korean hackers slip malicious code into software used by thousands of U.S. companies, in what could become a major crypto heist. 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: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: New reporting reveals who the White House has been secretly engaging with in Iran, as President Trump confirms contact with a powerful regime insider?raising serious questions about whether he?s a credible partner? or just another problem. Russia?s expected oil windfall from the Iran conflict takes a major hit, as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple key export infrastructure and threaten a critical revenue stream for Moscow. The Kremlin tightens control at home, moving to isolate Russia from the global internet?potentially cutting millions off from outside information and communication. And in today?s Back of the Brief?Ukraine expands its reach into the Middle East, striking new defense deals with Gulf nations that could play a key role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. 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: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up?new reporting reveals President Donald Trump is willing to end the war with Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz?raising serious questions about what ?victory? actually looks like and who?s left to deal with the fallout. Later in the show?Israel suspends a battalion after its troops detained a CNN crew in the West Bank, as the Israel Defense Forces faces scrutiny over the incident and conduct on the ground. 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: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: 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 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: First?The war in Ukraine and the war with Iran may be starting to overlap in a new way. New claims suggest Russia is helping Iran target U.S. assets in the Middle East, while Ukraine works to help defend U.S. allies against that same threat. The question is: just how far does Moscow?s support for the mullahs go? Later in the show?Beijing is making an early play ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, inviting Taiwan's opposition leader for a visit in an effort to shape the conversation around U.S. arms sales. Plus?the Trump administration relents on the energy blockade of Cuba, allowing a sanctioned Russian oil tanker to reach the beleaguered island. And in today?s Back of the Brief?after years of absence, the U.S. is reestablishing a diplomatic presence in Venezuela?pairing a reopened embassy with new licenses targeting Caracas' oil and mineral wealth. 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: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: 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 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First?President Trump says a deal with Iran is "probably" close, while also threatening to obliterate the regime?s oil and power infrastructure if an agreement is not reached quickly. Iran, meanwhile, is pushing back?dismissing U.S. proposals as "illogical" and warning it won?t negotiate under pressure. Later in the show?Israel's fight in southern Lebanon appears to be entering an even more permanent phase, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering expanded operations to stop Hezbollah's continued rocket fire. At the same time, Iran's open defiance inside Lebanon is raising new questions about whether Tehran?s grip on the country can be easily broken. 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 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/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: First up?new reporting reveals the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of possible ground operations inside Iran, as U.S. troops continue to surge into the region. We?ll break down what these plans could involve?and what it means for the next phase of the war. Later in the show?U.S. forces take a significant blow, as an Iranian strike wounds a dozen American troops and damages key aircraft at a Saudi air base. Plus?the Houthis enter the fight, launching their first attack on Israel since the war began. And in today?s Back of the Brief?North Korea tests a new missile engine, boosting its ability to strike the U.S. mainland. 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout. Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The war with Iran reaches the one-month mark, as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue and tensions center on the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz. We?re joined by Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation to break down where things stand and what could come next. After months of grinding stalemate, Ukraine seizes the momentum in the south, reclaiming more territory than Russia for the first time in years. George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins us to assess what?s driving the shift and whether it can be sustained. 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 Life Insurance: Protect your family?s future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos?get your free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/PDB DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First?Iran?s leadership is reportedly openly debating whether to formally pursue a nuclear weapon, something the regime has long denied even considering. The shift comes after weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and as hardliners tighten their grip on power. The question now is whether this is just empty saber-rattling, a negotiating tactic, or the beginning of a real change in strategy. I?ll break it down. Later in the show?Ukraine?s strikes on Russia?s energy infrastructure are starting to add up, knocking out roughly 40 percent of the Kremlin?s export capacity. While it?s a massive hit to the Kremlin?s war chest, rising oil prices and shifting sanctions may be working against that effort. 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 Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/PDB and start selling today! Ultra Puches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up?new reporting reveals the Pentagon is preparing options for what officials describe as a potential ?final blow? against Iran, including a massive bombing campaign and even the possibility of U.S. ground forces. Later in the show?Iran may be monetizing the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran moves to charge ships for safe passage through the world?s most critical oil chokepoint. Plus?Russia is working to overcome a major battlefield weakness, accelerating plans for its own satellite network after being cut off from Starlink. And in today?s Back of the Brief?the Pentagon ramps up munitions production, striking deals with major defense firms as the U.S. shifts toward a wartime footing. 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 Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/PDB and start selling today! Ultra Pouches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up?earlier this week, President Trump announced a mysterious ?present? from Iran? and now we?re learning what it actually was, and what it signals about the current state of the conflict. Later in the show?Britain authorizes the seizure of Russian-linked tankers, marking a major escalation in the effort to crack down on Moscow?s shadow fleet and its war 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 Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family?s future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos?get your free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/PDB Ultra Puches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up?Tehran moves quickly to replace a top official killed in recent strikes, installing a hardline security figure and revealing a deeper shift in who?s really calling the shots inside Iran. Later in the show?Russia?s latest drone barrage spills into NATO territory, as Estonia and Latvia report airspace violations during a major attack on Ukraine. Plus?the U.S. quietly ramps up fuel shipments to Cuba?s private sector, signaling a new strategy to undercut the regime from within. And in today?s Back of the Brief?Shahed-style attack drones are now showing up on online marketplaces, raising concerns about the spread of battlefield technology. 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 Life Insurance: Protect your family?s future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos?get your free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/PDB Ultra Pouches: Don?t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up?thousands of elite U.S. troops are now moving into the Middle East, as the White House expands its military options against Iran, even as it signals a possible diplomatic off-ramp. Later in the show?Israel strikes a key smuggling route in the Caspian Sea, targeting a growing weapons pipeline between Russia and Iran. 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 Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: First up?the Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut down, with hundreds of oil tankers sitting idle as tensions with Iran disrupt one of the world?s most critical shipping lanes. Reopening the strait may prove far more difficult than Washington suggests, with military, logistical, and strategic challenges complicating any effort to restore flow. Later in the show?Gulf nations are now weighing direct military action against Iran as repeated attacks raise the risk of a broader regional war. Plus?Israel signals a potential expansion of its campaign against Hezbollah, announcing plans to take control of parts of southern Lebanon. And in today?s Back of the Brief?the Taliban releases a U.S. citizen after more than a year in detention, marking a rare moment of cooperation between Washington and the group. 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 Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. 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 Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: First up?the White House moves to release Iranian oil onto global markets, a decision that could send billions to Tehran at a moment of maximum pressure, raising serious questions about the strategy behind it. Later in the show?as the fight with Iran intensifies, the U.S. is now battling on another front, launching strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and widening the scope of the conflict. 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 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 Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President?s Daily Brief: First up?Iran?s new Supreme Leader remains out of sight, with no public appearances or verified statements, raising serious questions about who is actually in control. Reports suggest the regime may be relying on artificial intelligence and propaganda to project authority amid growing instability. Later in the show?the Houthis have gone unusually quiet, as Saudi Arabia works behind the scenes to keep the Iran conflict from expanding further. Plus?Ukraine launches a major drone strike on Russia?s largest oil export terminal, threatening to disrupt already fragile global energy markets. And in today?s Back of the Brief?the U.S. issues a worldwide security alert, warning Americans that Iran-linked groups may be preparing to target U.S. interests abroad as the conflict widens. 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/PDB50or use code PDB50 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 Superpower: Stop guessing about your health?get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Just hours after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum, President Trump announces a temporary pause on planned strikes against Iran?s energy infrastructure, citing ?productive? talks with regime officials. But Tehran is denying any negotiations are taking place, raising serious questions about who?if anyone?the U.S. is actually speaking with behind the scenes. Counter-terror police in London are investigating an arson attack targeting ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity. An Iranian-linked group has claimed responsibility, adding a new layer of concern about Tehran?s potential reach beyond the Middle East and into Western cities. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://mlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/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 DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran fires long-range missiles for the first time, revealing it can now strike far beyond the Middle East, and President Trump issues a stark ultimatum that could push the war into a dangerous new phase. I?ll have the latest from the war in Iran. Russia is once again increasing military pressure along Ukraine?s eastern front, setting conditions for what could become its next major offensive of the war. A swarm of unidentified drones repeatedly breached the airspace of a U.S. Air Force base tied to the nation?s nuclear deterrent, raising questions about how something like this was able to happen at all. After weeks at sea, a Russian-linked oil tanker bound for Cuba changes course for Trinidad, as President Donald Trump?s sanctions strategy forces Moscow to retreat from aiding the communist island.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/@presidentsdailybriefAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://mlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDBMars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.comDeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up ? the war with Iran enters a dangerous new phase, as both sides begin targeting critical energy infrastructure, raising the risk to global supply. We?re joined by Janatan Sayeh from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to break down what this shift means and where the conflict could head next. Later in the show ? China finds itself deeply exposed as the war threatens its energy lifeline, with Beijing relying on Iran for the vast majority of its oil imports. Casey Fleming joins us to explain what?s at stake?and how China could respond. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava?download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.comand use promo code VIP for 50% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First?a risky new option is now under discussion at the White House: seizing Iran?s primary oil export hub to break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. We?ll walk through what?s being discussed?and the potential consequences. Later in the show?Ukraine is now exporting its battlefield experience against Iranian drones to the Middle East, deploying military specialists across five countries to help defend against Tehran?s attacks. We?ll break down what this means for the broader conflict?and how Ukraine is trying to turn their unique expertise into leverage with Washington. 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 Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code VIP for 50% off your entire order! DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A potential shift from Europe and Japan on securing the Strait of Hormuz?but as allies stop short of specifics, U.S. air power, including A-10 Warthogs, is already striking Iranian assets to reopen the waterway. A bizarre and troubling turn in the cartel war, with a California-born figure now leading Mexico?s most dangerous drug empire, complicating any effort to take him down. A new U.S. intelligence assessment is raising eyebrows, suggesting China may not be preparing to invade Taiwan?at least not on the timeline many had feared. And in today's Back of the Brief ? a chilling reminder of the regime?s brutality in Tehran, where a teenage champion wrestler is among those publicly executed as part of a widening crackdown on protesters. 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 Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code VIP for 50% off your entire order! DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promocode PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up ? the war with Iran enters a dangerous new phase, as strikes on critical energy infrastructure send oil prices climbing and raise the risk of a broader global supply shock. We?ll break down what?s happening and what the U.S. is doing to keep markets under control. Later in the show ? former senior Trump intelligence official Joe Kent is now under FBI investigation for alleged leaks, just days after stepping down in protest over the Iran war. We?ll take a closer look at the probe and what it could reveal about internal divisions inside the administration. 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 Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava?download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up ? Gulf nations are sending a clear message to Washington: finish the job against Iran, or risk leaving the region exposed to future attacks. I?ll have the details. Later in the show ? Israeli strikes hit Iran?s massive South Pars gas field, bringing the fight directly to the country?s energy sector for the first time. Plus ? a potential standoff on the horizon as Russian ships carrying oil and fuel head toward Cuba, defying U.S. sanctions. And in today?s Back of the Brief ? the White House offers new concessions to end the DHS shutdown, including expanded use of body cameras for immigration agents and limits on where enforcement can take place. 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 Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB  Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava?download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up ? new reporting reveals Iran?s security forces are now on the run, as Israeli strikes push regime enforcers out of their headquarters and into hiding, raising fresh questions about the stability of Tehran?s grip on power. Later in the show ? Russia is stepping in to help Iran, with new reporting that Moscow is providing satellite intelligence and advanced drone technology to strengthen Tehran?s ability to target U.S. and allied forces. 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 Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava?download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. 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  Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices