In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New evidence from Syria exposes the horrifying depths of former President Bashar al-Assad's brutality as prisoners emerge from dungeons described as "human slaughterhouses." Millions of Syrian refugees celebrate the collapse of Assad's regime, but European nations are freezing asylum applications, suggesting it may be time for many to return home. An update from South Korea, where the nation's president has been barred from traveling abroad after a...
Dec 10, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 634
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Israel and the U.S. have unleashed airstrikes across Syria in the wake of the fall of the Assad regime on Sunday, targeting terrorist organizations and critical weapons infrastructure at risk of falling into rebel hands. Then, an update on the violence in Haiti, where 184 people were killed in a brutal massacre over the weekend by a gang leader acting on the advice of a voodoo priest. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of ...
Dec 09, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 633
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A historic day in the Middle East as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime falls to rebel forces, ending over 50 years of Assad-family rule. Governments worldwide react with a mix of hope and apprehension to this seismic shift. Ukrainian President Zelensky reveals the military death toll for Ukraine’s forces in the Russian invasion, as the U.S. prepares another billion-dollar aid package for the embattled nation. And in today’s Back of the Brie...
Dec 09, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 632
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The Assad regime in Syria faces a growing challenge as rebel forces push southward. Brian Carter from the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute joins us to analyze the latest developments. Iranian hackers escalate their cyberattacks, reportedly breaching high-profile targets, including the president-elect's FBI nominee, Kash Patel. Former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O’Neill shares insights into what this means for na...
Dec 07, 2024•49 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin in Syria, where the leader of the Islamic rebel insurgents has spoken publicly for the first time, vowing to overthrow the regime of Bashar al-Assad and push out Iranian and Russian interests as his fighters inch closer to Damascus. Then, we’ll look at the renewed threat Islamic terrorism poses to Europe, as intelligence authorities in Germany thwart an Islamic State inspired “lone wolf” terrorist attack targeting a popular Christmas mar...
Dec 07, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 631
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, senior members of the incoming Trump administration have begun holding high level talks with leaders from Kyiv, seeking to narrow large differences in their visions for how to bring the war in Ukraine to a close ahead of Trump’s return to the White House in January. Later in the show, Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants have declared their intention to fight against rebel insurgents in Syria on behalf of the Assad regime, as Israel warns that...
Dec 06, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 630
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, rebel insurgents in Syria are on the move, capturing another key city from the Syrian army in their quest to overthrow the regime of Bashar al-Assad. We’ll discuss the latest developments, and spotlight the shadowy former al-Qaida operative leading the bloody revolt. Then, an update on the war in Gaza, as Israel submits a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas that could bring about a 60 day truce and see the return of the remaining living hostages ...
Dec 06, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 629
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with reports that Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, was targeted in a cyberattack allegedly linked to Iran. This marks another Trump official in the crosshairs of the Islamic Republic. Later, France’s government collapses following a no-confidence vote against its Prime Minister—just weeks after the German government fell. What this means for the powerhouses of the European Union. Plus, in South Korea, opposition parties are...
Dec 05, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 628
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, U.S. intelligence officials are urging Americans to protect their private communications behind encrypted apps as they continue to grapple with the fallout from an unprecedented cyber-attack by Chinese operatives. Then, we’ll turn to Cuba, where the country’s national power grid has once again collapsed after their largest power plant failed, leaving millions in the dark. It comes as the country faces fuel shortages and an ongoing economic cr...
Dec 05, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 627
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An update on the fragile ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, which is already showing signs of strain just one week after being brokered. A report from Syria, where insurgents have captured four new towns as they advance toward the central city of Hama, with intense fighting continuing between rebels and government forces. Details on the U.S.'s latest $725 million military aid package to Ukraine, aimed at bolstering the nation’s defense as its ...
Dec 04, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 626
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Breaking news from the Far East: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is lifting his declared of martial law, averting what could have been a major constitutional crisis—but leaving his political future uncertain. Later in the show, President-elect Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Hamas, vowing there will be "hell to pay" if American hostages are not released before his inauguration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of Th...
Dec 03, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 625
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Updates from Syria, where government forces, bolstered by Russian airpower, are ramping up efforts to push back advancing rebel forces in the south. A looming trade war as President-elect Trump threatens BRICS nations with a 100% tariff for attempting to abandon the U.S. dollar. Disparate accounts from Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum about a phone call discussing efforts to halt migration through Mexico. And in today's Back of the Br...
Dec 03, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 624
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, after a long legal odyssey, President Joe Biden has granted his son Hunter Biden a full and unconditional presidential pardon, insulating him from facing justice for crimes dating back a decade. Then, an update on the intensifying fight in Syria, where Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have crossed into Syria to aid forces of the Assad regime, as they attempt to mount a counteroffensive against rebel groups who seized control of Aleppo last week....
Dec 02, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 623
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Major developments out of Syria as rebel forces seize control of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city, and continue their advance. We’ll explore what this means for Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia's role, and the future of the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces for the first time his willingness to cede territory to Russia to end the ongoing war. We’ll unpack his remarks and the potential implications. In Georgia’s capital,...
Dec 02, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 622
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Former President Donald Trump’s potential cabinet picks—how they could reshape U.S. policy on China. Author and expert Gordon Chang joins us for his analysis. A troubling development for America’s military abroad—three U.S. Air Force bases in the UK are experiencing drone intrusions. Retired U.S. Army Colonel John Mills weighs in on what it means for national security. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Bri...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Reports have surfaced that several of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats in recent weeks. We’ll break down what we know and what it could mean for national security and political stability. Later, Donald Trump has named retired US Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as a special peace envoy to Ukraine. We’ll explore General Kellogg’s background, his plan for the Ukraine conflict, and what this appointment si...
Nov 29, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 622
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, and Iran takes advantage of the situation to push its own agenda. Victims of the October 7 Hamas attack file a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit in California against a major cryptocurrency CEO, accusing the platform of financing terrorism. The Biden administration urges Ukraine to bolster its military by drafting more troops and lowering the conscription age to 18. And i...
Nov 29, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 621
Retired CIA officer Mike Baker explains what he’s thankful for on this Thanksgiving. 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 Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 620
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, with a ceasefire now in place in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, a newly isolated Hamas has reached out to Arab mediators to revive negotiations for their own truce with Israel in Gaza. Then, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s purge of the CCP’s armed forces is intensifying, with China’s defense minister becoming the latest high-profile official to come under investigation for alleged corruption. To listen to the show ad-free, become a prem...
Nov 27, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 619
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off in the Middle East, where in a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire deal that negotiators hope will bring a permanent end to the conflict after more than a year of fighting. Later, the Kremlin is engaged in another scheme to lure foreigners into fighting in the war in Ukraine, this time partnering with the Iranian-backed Houthis to traffic Yemeni citizens into Russia. Plus, ...
Nov 27, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 618
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President-elect Donald Trump declared his plans to enact sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China the day he takes office. We’ll discuss the implications of this looming trade war, and how global leaders are reacting to the news. Then, we turn to the Baltic, where a recent cargo plane crash in Lithuania is being investigated as a potential act of sabotage or “hybrid warfare.” To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of T...
Nov 26, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 617
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: A top NATO commander issues a stark warning for businesses to prepare for a “wartime scenario,” urging the West to secure its production lines against adversarial nations like Russia. New satellite imagery reveals North Korea ramping up production of short-range missiles for Russia, with components sourced from the West. A surprising cybersecurity risk: Chinese-made cranes used in U.S. ports—responsible for 80% of American container operations—may ...
Nov 26, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 616
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals Jerusalem’s support for a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah. Then, we turn to the U.K., where swarms of unidentified drones were spotted flying over three British airbases that house United States Air Force operations. We’ll discuss the mysterious sightings, and who may be behind the activity. To listen to the show ad-free, become a...
Nov 25, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 615
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An update on the situation for Ukrainian forces, who are facing mounting challenges as they lose territory in the Kursk region, signaling a faltering offensive into Russian territory. In Montreal, an anti-NATO protest escalated into a night of arson and rioting. In the Middle East, deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah persist, dashing hopes for a ceasefire between the two sides. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Scott Bessent, a pro-tariff...
Nov 25, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 614
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The latest developments in Ukraine, where advanced weapons are intensifying the conflict and raising fears of escalation. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies joins us to break it down. Sanctuary cities push back against the Trump administration's immigration policies, with hardliners like incoming border czar Tom Homan leading the charge. Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies offers her insight. To listen t...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Europe is divided over the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, with some, including the UK, indicating they could apprehend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot on their soil. Then, the Iranian regime has vowed to “substantially increase” their uranium enrichment program and install “new and advanced” centrifuges at their nuclear sites, after the United Nations nuclear wat...
Nov 22, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 613
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A foiled terrorist plot targeting the New York Stock Exchange. The FBI stopped a man who reportedly “expressed a desire to pursue martyrdom.” We’ll break down the details of this thwarted attack. Reports reveal that Iran is using its commercial sector to shield the development of ballistic missiles and drones, bypassing international sanctions. Texas offers close to 1,400 acres of land for constructing detention facilities for mass deportations, as...
Nov 22, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 612
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we start with another potential major escalation in the war in Ukraine, as Russia launches a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile for the first time since the war began. Then, the International Criminal Court, or ICC, has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging the pair have engaged in crimes against humanity linked to Israeli operations in Gaza. The mov...
Nov 22, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 611
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closes amid intelligence warnings of a potential Russian airstrike, as Ukrainian forces launch UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory. An update on the alleged sabotage of underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, with Denmark now monitoring a Chinese ship suspected of involvement. A major setback for U.S.-China relations as Beijing’s Defense Minister refuses to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. And in t...
Nov 21, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 610
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning about Ukraine’s fate should the incoming Trump administration cut aid to Kyiv, as President Joe Biden doubles down on military support, greenlighting the use of antipersonnel land mines to slow Russia’s advances on the battlefield. Then, an update on Iran’s nuclear program, as a confidential report reveals the regime has significantly increased its stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium...
Nov 20, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 609
