In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, a veteran CIA station chief just offered some harsh criticism for the former Biden administration regarding the war in Ukraine, saying the former president sorely miscalculated with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, giving Kyiv enough weapons to “bleed” but not to win. The result, he says, was condemning Ukraine to fighting a drawn out, meat grinder war with no end in sight. Later in the show—Israel is taking the gloves off with the Iranian-b...
May 06, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 869
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Protests erupt across China as workers rage over factory shutdowns, backpay delays, and the mounting impact of the U.S.-China trade war. Later in the show—Pakistan test-launches a ballistic missile amid renewed tensions with India following the deadly April 22 Kashmir attack. Plus, Israel strikes back. IDF warplanes hit Houthi positions in Yemen just one day after a missile landed near Tel Aviv’s main airport. And in today’s Back of the Brief—The T...
May 06, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 868
In this episode of The PDB Evening Bulletin: First, Ukraine storms back into Russia’s Kursk region—missiles, minefields, and armored units smash through the border just days before Putin’s planned Victory Day ceasefire. Later in the show—a major update on the Israel-Palestine conflict, as Israel's security cabinet approves a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas to seize and hold the entirety of the Gaza Strip. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President...
May 06, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 867
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China quietly exempts over $40 billion worth of U.S. goods from tariffs, a major shift in its trade war strategy as economic strain mounts. A Houthi missile lands near Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, marking one of the group’s boldest strikes to date. The Trump administration deepens support for Ukraine with a $310 million F-16 training and support package. And in today’s Back of the Brief—UK counter-terror police arrest five Iranian nationals suspect...
May 05, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 866
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: New signs of strain in the U.S.–China tariff war as Beijing weighs potential off-ramps amid economic fallout. Steve Yates from The Heritage Foundation joins us to explain China’s possible next moves. The fourth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has been postponed—officially due to “logistics.” Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Frank Gaffney offers his take on what’s really behind the delay. To listen to the show ad-f...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine claims Kyiv is prepared to cede territories occupied by Russia to secure a comprehensive ceasefire, though the reported breakthrough comes as the Trump administration signals they will step back from their involvement in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Later in the show—Israel fires a shot across the bow at Syria’s new Islamist leaders, striking near the presidential palace in Damascus on Fr...
May 02, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 865
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll start things off with a look inside the Trump administration, as reports claim that President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is causing distress within the White House over his approach to negotiations with America’s biggest adversaries. Later in the show—Kyiv and Washington finally ink a long anticipated “economic partnership agreement” that will grant the U.S. access to Ukraine’s extensive mineral resources, in exchanged for est...
May 02, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 864
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin continuing to stall efforts to end the war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump is approving the sale of "$50 million or more" worth of weapons and other defense-related products to Ukraine, the first direct military aid granted by Trump to Kyiv since his return to office. Later in the show—National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who has been embroiled in controversy ever since the Signal chat scandal, is rep...
May 01, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 863
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine confirms it was behind the bombing that killed a top Russian general near Moscow—part of a growing assassination program targeting high-level figures inside Russia. Pakistan claims it has credible intelligence that India plans to launch military strikes within 36 hours, as tensions between the two nuclear powers escalate. The United Kingdom joins the United States in launching airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking a...
May 01, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 862
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, China is reportedly caving on tariffs, quietly issuing a list of U.S.-made products that are exempt from the duties as the financial impact wreaks havoc on their export dependent economy. But it's not all sunshine for the U.S. economy, which shrank over the first quarter of the year. Later in the show—we’re learning more details about the pivotal meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican ...
Apr 30, 2025•15 min
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: We begin with Vladimir Putin’s surprise announcement of a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The Kremlin says it’s a humanitarian gesture—but we’ll break down what’s really behind the timing. Then, we turn to Syria, where sectarian clashes near Damascus have left 13 people dead. We’ll examine the growing instability and what triggered the violence. Plus, a widespread blackout across Europe is being blamed on solar plant failures. We’ll look at what ha...
Apr 30, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 860
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin today with an update on Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown, and where things stand at the southern border after the president’s first 100 days in office. Later in the show—Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party won Canada’s national election on Monday, pulling off a historic political comeback over a conservative opposition that was leading in the polls by a wide margin just months ago. The Liberal Party wil...
Apr 29, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 859
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S. tariffs are hitting China hard, forcing factories to shut down production lines and scramble for new customers as orders dry up. The world's worst kept secret is now official—North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian forces, and President Putin is giving them a public nod of appreciation. The Trump administration is quietly game-planning for a potential restart of talks with North Korea, including a possible new face-to-face meeting...
Apr 29, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 858
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, following a pivotal meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral at the Vatican, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a temporary, three-day ceasefire in Ukraine. But the international community remains highly skeptical of his motives. Later in the show—an update on the brewing conflict between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, as their forc...
Apr 28, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 857
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A major cartel crackdown at the southern border scores big wins — but sparks bloody retaliation across Mexico. President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelensky share a private conversation at Pope Francis’s funeral — before Trump delivers a warning to Vladimir Putin. U.S. and Iran conclude their latest round of nuclear talks — but major divisions remain over key issues. And in today’s Back of the Brief: A deadly explosion rocks Iran’s largest comme...
Apr 28, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 856
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The U.S.-China tariff war continues to simmer. Washington floats the idea of cutting tariffs—while Beijing warns the world not to strike deals with America at its expense. Christopher Balding, a leading expert on Chinese financial markets, joins us to break it down. A brutal terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir leaves 26 civilians dead. Now, tensions are rising between India and Pakistan—two nuclear-armed rivals. Intelligence analyst Siddhant...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, with their economy buckling under the weight of steep U.S. tariffs, it appears China is making a move towards de-escalation, reportedly granting exemptions for certain critical goods, though officials in Beijing are staying quiet about the development. Later in the show—Indian and Pakistani soldiers briefly exchanged fire across the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir on Friday, as fears mount that the two nuclear-armed neighbors are on the b...
Apr 25, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 855
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off today with an update on the U.S.-China trade war, as officials in Beijing demand all U.S. tariffs be cancelled and contradict President Trump’s claims that his team has been engaging in direct trade talks with the communist regime. Later in the show—India and Pakistan inch closer to war as New Delhi suspends a landmark water-sharing treaty in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Plus—President Tr...
Apr 25, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 854
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, in a shocking report, the FBI has alleged that some top Venezuelan government officials have been facilitating the migration of members of the violent gang Tren de Aragua into the US. Later in the show—Russia unleashes a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, killing at least 12 people. It marked the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year, and came just hours after peace talks between Washington and Kyiv appeared to fa...
Apr 24, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 853
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: We begin at the southern border, where Trump’s immigration crackdown is pressuring Mexican cartels to shift tactics—some now targeting Americans in alarming new ways. Then, a deadly terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir leaves dozens dead. A known militant group has claimed responsibility, and Indian forces are already responding with major force. Plus, Hamas signals willingness to release hostages under a new truce proposal—but the Palestin...
Apr 24, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 852
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering cutting tariffs on China "substantially," in the first real sign that the crippling trade war with the communist regime could soon de-escalate. Later in the show—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has poured cold water on a peace proposal from the Trump administration that would recognize Russia’s hold over Crimea, calling it unconstitutional. The comments come in the wake of an ultimatum f...
Apr 23, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 851
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: China’s rare earth export ban was meant to punish the U.S.—but it may be backfiring, as countries around the world rush to cut their dependence on Beijing. The State Department unveils a major reorganization plan aimed at slashing bureaucracy and aligning with President Trump’s America First foreign policy. Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky both signal—for the first time in years—that they may be open to direct talks. And in today’s Back of the...
Apr 23, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 850
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We'll begin with an alarming new weapons breakthrough out of China, where researchers for the communist regime recently tested a non-nuclear, hydrogen-based bomb. Later in the show—an update on the latest Signal chat scandal involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, as the White House blasts media reports that President Trump is looking to replace his Pentagon chief as "fake news." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Pre...
Apr 22, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 849
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China lashes out—Beijing has sanctioned multiple U.S. lawmakers and officials over what it calls “egregious behavior” on Hong Kong. Hamas reportedly recruits 30,000 youths to replenish its militant ranks, including untrained minors. The Trump administration floats a confidential peace deal to Ukraine that would recognize Crimea as Russian and block NATO membership. And in today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump comes to the defense of Pete Hegset...
Apr 22, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 848
In this episode of The PDB Evening Edition: We’ll start things off with the latest update on the diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, as the Trump administration says "very good progress" is being made, and Tehran says they are working on designing a new framework for a nuclear deal. Later in the show—U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is once again in hot water after fresh revelations that he used a second Signal chat group on his personal phone to discuss sensitive information about...
Apr 22, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 847
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump’s tariff strategy appears to be yielding results, with Japan, Indonesia, and others signaling trade deals that could open up massive markets to American exports. Russia’s so-called Easter ceasefire proved hollow, as its military continued launching attacks across Ukraine despite Putin’s pledge. A suspected terrorist long wanted by India has been arrested on American soil—a big development in the growing counterterrorism partnership ...
Apr 21, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 846
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Fallout from the U.S.-China tariff war intensifies. Chinese factories are idling, export orders are drying up, and both sides are starting to feel the strain. Preston Brashers from the Heritage Foundation joins us to break down the economic impact—and what might come next. Then we turn to Yemen, where strikes on Houthi rebels are threatening to reignite the country’s long-running civil war. Government forces are reportedly preparing a major ground off...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off with China, as reports emerge that a satellite company with links to the CCP has been helping the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen target vessels in the Red Sea. Later in the show—Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. may walk away from peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine if significant progress is not made in the coming days. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily B...
Apr 18, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 845
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with new accusations from Ukrainian President Zelensky, who claims his nation has gathered intelligence that shows China is now supplying Russia with artillery and gunpowder—a major escalation of Beijing’s involvement in Moscow’s war effort. Later in the show—as the US and Iran once again head to the negotiating table this weekend, the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief warns that Tehran is not far from acquiring a nuclear weapon. P...
Apr 18, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 844
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: President Trump has called off U.S. support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program. Later in the show—Hamas isn’t just losing ground on the battlefield. The group is reportedly in financial freefall, struggling to pay its fighters as war costs mount. 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 Dai...
Apr 17, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 843
