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•17 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
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China signals a possible retreat in the trade war, saying it’s open to talks—but only if President Trump shows some “respect.” Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, which included a pause in fighting and negotiations to disarm Gaza militants. The U.S. and Iran are set to resume nuclear talks in Rome, but Tehran says uranium enrichment is off the table. And in today’s Back of the Brief: A Pentagon shakeup—two senior Defense Department of...
Apr 17, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 842
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: China unleashes a new tactic in the ongoing tariff war, weaponizing TikTok to convince American consumers they're massively overpaying for luxury goods. We'll explain how viral videos are reshaping perceptions and why this strategy matters. Later, the United States is reportedly preparing a major drawdown in Syria, potentially cutting troop numbers in half. We'll discuss what this means for regional stability and America's future role in the Middle ...
Apr 16, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 841
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Fallout from Trump’s tariff blitz is hitting hard in China, where chip traders say business has all but collapsed. Following weeks of U.S. airstrikes, Yemen’s government may be preparing a ground offensive against Houthi rebels. France is rocked by coordinated attacks on its prisons, as gunmen torch vehicles and fire on facilities amid a crackdown on cocaine trafficking. Back of the Brief: Caribbean leaders warn Haiti’s government may soon collapse...
Apr 16, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 840
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the U.S.-China tariff war is taking another alarming turn, as China stops shipments of essential rare earth metals and magnets, imperiling U.S. industries reliant on Beijing’s minerals monopoly. Later in the show—we turn to the southern border, where according to new data from US Customs and Border Protection, illegal migrant crossings have plummeted to a record low under the Trump administration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premi...
Apr 15, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 839
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for another round of nuclear talks—but at the same time, top Iranian officials are now openly advocating for the development of a nuclear bomb. Washington and Riyadh are on the verge of finalizing a nuclear cooperation deal, signaling a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to develop atomic energy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure at home....
Apr 15, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 838
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Trouble is brewing at China’s biggest ports. With factories slowing and exports backing up, the pressure from President Trump’s new tariffs is starting to show. Russia marks Palm Sunday with a deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. At least 30 civilians are reported dead, underscoring President Putin’s continued defiance of peace efforts. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting ...
Apr 14, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 837
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The White House is easing off the gas in the trade war with China—at least for now. Smartphones, hard drives, and other electronics are getting a last-minute exemption from steep new tariffs. American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face in Oman for the first time in years. The White House calls the meeting “constructive,” raising hopes for a potential thaw in relations. President Trump unveils his plan to buy Greenland. There’s no invasion invo...
Apr 14, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 836
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump pulls back on tariffs—except when it comes to China. Gordon Chang joins us to explain what this economic clash means for the global economy—and why it could hurt China more than the United States. On the battlefield, both Russia and Ukraine have launched fresh offensives, with fighting intensifying on multiple fronts. George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War breaks down what’s driving the new surge in combat—and what could...
Apr 12, 2025•59 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an update on the ongoing trade war, as China hits back at Trump’s massive 145 percent tariff by hiking rates on U.S. goods. But officials with the CCP also signaled it will likely be their last escalation, saying they will ignore any additional tariff increases by the US. Later in the show, a bombshell report reveals that Chinese officials acknowledged in a secret meeting that their government is behind widespread cyberattacks targeting criti...
Apr 11, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 835
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with the global reaction to President Trump's surprise tariff pause, as the EU reverses course on economic retaliation, the White House inches closer to signing new trade agreements with more than a dozen countries, and an irate China vows to "fight to the end." Later in the show, ahead of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran this weekend, President Trump is warning that he has a deadline in mind for reaching a potential a...
Apr 11, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 834
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, tensions between America and China over the Panama Canal are heating up, as the U.S. inks a new defense and security pact with Panama, and China accuses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of "spreading rumors and sowing discord" in the region. Later in the show, a Russian-American ballerina who had been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than a year was released from Kremlin custody on Thursday in the latest prisoner swap with the United Stat...
Apr 10, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 833
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump announces a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs. We’ll look at the reasons behind the reversal, and how the markets reacted to the news. Ukraine’s military chief confirms Russia’s spring offensive is underway, with heavy activity centered in the northeastern Sumy region. After slashing foreign aid, the Trump administration is now quietly reinstating several emergency programs, including food assistance. And in today’s Back of the Bri...
Apr 10, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 832
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Trump pumps the breaks on his global trade war, announcing a 90 day pause on most of his reciprocal tariffs. But he’s not granting China a reprieve, instead hiking their tariff to an eye-watering 125 percent. Later in the show, we are learning that the Biden administration allegedly concealed a congressionally mandated report revealing that several U.S. military service members contracted COVID-19 in Wuhan, China in October of 2019, contradic...
Apr 09, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 831
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his military has captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in the Donetsk region—raising questions about Beijing’s role in the war. A new report reveals that the CIA is reviewing its legal authority to kill foreign fentanyl traffickers overseas before the drugs reach the United States. The Trump administration is revoking legal status for migrants who entered the U.S. under the Biden-era CBP One...
Apr 09, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 830
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, as diplomatic talks over the war in Ukraine stall, Kyiv launches a fresh invasion into Russian territory, and Moscow prepares for a new spring offensive. Later in the show, a surprising update regarding Iran, as President Donald Trump says the U.S. is now engaging in direct talks with the Islamic regime over their nuclear program, with a major meeting set to take place this Saturday in Oman. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium mem...
Apr 08, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 829
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia’s war chest takes a hit as global oil prices plunge following President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, threatening the Kremlin’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine. The European Union offers to eliminate all industrial tariffs on the United States—a deal Senate Republicans want President Trump to embrace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington for high-stakes talks with President Trump. Here’s what we know. And in toda...
Apr 08, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 828
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New details emerge about how Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg ended up in a Signal group chat where Trump officials discussed military strikes in Yemen—tracing back to a simple contact mix-up and a campaign-era email. Several powerful Iranian-backed militias in Iraq signal a willingness to disarm for the first time, in a potential effort to avoid direct confrontation with the Trump administration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium memb...
Apr 07, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 827
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A sharp escalation in the global trade war: China retaliates against President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs with a 34 percent tariff on U.S. goods. But some experts say Beijing may suffer more than Washington. A chilling new report from the United Kingdom: Russian spy sensors have been discovered tracking Britain’s nuclear submarines—raising serious national security concerns. Political upheaval in South Korea: The nation’s highest court has remove...
Apr 07, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 826
