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
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump announces sweeping new tariffs on foreign imports, signaling a potential overhaul of U.S. trade policy. Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a Prosperous America joins us to explain what these tariffs mean for American industries and consumers. China completes two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan, sending a clear warning to the island's new president. Steve Yates from the Heritage Foundation breaks down the strategic messagi...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump continues his shake-up of the national security establishment, removing the head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command. The Kremlin delivers a stark warning to President Trump: any U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities will have “catastrophic consequences.” 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 ...
Apr 04, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 825
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, Russian President Vladimir Putin has dispatched a top advisor to the U.S. to try and mend fences with the Trump administration, after diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia began to deteriorate earlier this week. Later in the show, there’s a major shakeup occurring at the White House, as President Trump purges several senior staffers from his National Security Council, with more firings expected imminently. Plus, Hungary withdraws from...
Apr 04, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 824
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the world reacts to President Donald Trump’s massive tariff announcement, as the stock market tumbles on fears of a looming recession. Later in the show, Israel unleashes a new wave of airstrikes across Syria in their latest warning to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus, as tensions mount over Turkey’s growing influence over the country. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPrem...
Apr 03, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 823
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with the big news from Liberation Day—President Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from multiple countries. We’ll explain which goods are affected, the potential impact on the U.S. economy, and how America’s trading partners are responding. Then, an update on the U.S. campaign against the Houthis, with new intelligence suggesting the sustained airstrikes have severely crippled the group’s missile-launching ca...
Apr 03, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 822
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin today south of the border with a look at the operations of one of Mexico’s deadliest drug cartels, as new details from an investigation into a ranch used for mass killings reveal the disturbing tactics employed to recruit new members. Later in the show, Israel has announced a major expansion of their military operations in Gaza, outlining plans to seize large areas of the enclave. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of...
Apr 02, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 821
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll begin today with an update on the war in Ukraine, as the Kremlin pushes back on President Donald Trump’s peace proposals, suggesting diplomatic talks between Moscow and Washington may have stalled. Later in the show, tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to heat up, as the IRGC reportedly mulls strikes against a critical U.S. military outpost in response to President Trump’s threats to bomb their nuclear sites. Plus, China launches a ma...
Apr 02, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 820
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, as rare public protests against Hamas spread throughout Gaza, the terror group is resorting to executions, torture, and kidnappings to crush any dissent to their rule. Later in the show, an update on the White House’s crackdown on illegal migration, as border crossings plummet to their lowest levels in decades, and Department of Homeland Security sources report more than 100,000 deportations since President Trump’s second term began. To liste...
Apr 01, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 819
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off today with an update on the war in Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin orders the conscription of another 160,000 Russian citizens into the military, and leaders in Kyiv warn that Moscow is preparing for a massive new military offensive. Later in the show, Israel is preparing to dramatically expand its ground operations in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages. Officials say they aim to seize control of...
Apr 01, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 818
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, as U.S.-brokered peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine drag on, President Donald Trump is turning his ire on Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, threatening a new wave of economic tariffs. Later in the show, China is pumping the brakes on a deal that would see U.S. asset firm BlackRock take ownership of two critical ports in the Panama Canal, jeopardizing President Trump's plans to wrestle away control of the strategic waterway from the...
Mar 31, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 817
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran unveils a sprawling underground missile base, dubbed “Missile City,” packed with long-range ballistic and cruise missiles. We’ll break down the strategic message behind the video—and its surprising vulnerability. Hamas signals readiness to release five hostages, including an American-Israeli, in exchange for a temporary ceasefire under a new Egyptian-brokered proposal. Syria’s new president forms a surprisingly diverse transitional government,...
Mar 31, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 816
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: • We begin with the fallout from “Signal Gate,” the serious communications blunder that exposed sensitive U.S. military chatter during early strikes against the Houthis. Retired Army Colonel John Mills, former Director of Cybersecurity Policy at the Pentagon, joins us to break it all down. • Then: U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen are escalating—but who’s really calling the shots? Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the Washington Office for ...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with an arrest in a politically charged Molotov cocktail attack on a Tesla dealership in Las Vegas. Federal officials say it was no random act of vandalism—and now, the suspect faces both state and federal charges. Later in the show: Iran responds to President Trump’s call for negotiations over its advancing nuclear program. The reply stops short of outright rejection—but Tehran isn’t ready for face-to-face talks either. To l...
Mar 28, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 815
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, one of the top three U.S. leaders of the violent Salvadoran MS-13 gang has been arrested in a major immigration operation in Virginia. The news comes as the Trump administration orders the Pentagon to train their spy satellites on the U.S.-Mexico border to help crack down on cartel operations. Later in the show, new reports are emerging regarding the recent slaughter of members of the Alawite community in Syria, as the country grapples with ...
Mar 28, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 814
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Israel is upping the pressure on Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, launching another series of overnight strikes that killed a senior commander of the terror group’s elite Radwan force, as well as a group of weapons smugglers. Later in the show, the Trump administration is tightening the screws on Beijing, adding 50 Chinese tech firms to the U.S. export blacklist in an effort to restrict the CCP’s access to advanced American technology, includi...
Mar 27, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 813
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • The U.S. military is reinforcing its presence at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, with stealth bombers and transport aircraft reportedly on the ground—raising the stakes for Iran and the Houthis. • NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte urges Europe to step up militarily after a blunt message from Washington: America won’t always be there to protect you. • “Signal Gate”: The Atlantic releases a trove of leaked texts from top U.S. intelligence and m...
Mar 27, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 812
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, in a rare show of public dissent, scores of Gazans took to the streets on Tuesday to protest against Hamas, the largest public demonstration against the terror group inside the enclave since the war began. Later in the show, U.S. spy agencies have issued a 30-page threat assessment warning that China, Iran, North Korea and Russia are increasingly working together to undermine U.S. interests abroad. We’ll have the details. To listen to the sho...
Mar 26, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 811
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The FBI launches a new task force targeting a surge in attacks on Tesla vehicles—but critics say the Justice Department is being politically weaponized. The U.S. quietly removes multimillion-dollar bounties on senior Haqqani network leaders, including the Taliban’s current interior minister. Turkey’s president intensifies his crackdown on pro-democracy protests as demonstrations continue following the arrest of his top political rival. In today’s B...
Mar 26, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 810
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the Trump administration is in hot water over an explosive report from The Atlantic, which revealed the publication’s editor-in-chief was accidentally added to an encrypted group chat on the private messaging app Signal, where more than a dozen top Trump officials allegedly discussed sensitive military plans. Later in the show, after meetings with officials from the Trump administration in Saudi Arabia, Russia and Ukraine have tentatively agr...
Mar 25, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 809
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • The Trump administration pulls back on its sweeping tariff plan, narrowing the scope of the trade measures set to take effect April 2nd. • Massive protests erupt across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and key Erdogan rival, Ekrem Imamoglu. • Egypt offers a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza — and Hamas is reportedly on board. • In today’s Back of the Brief: China firmly denies reports it’s planning to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, ca...
Mar 25, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 808
