In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, a bombshell report out of the Washington Post is claiming that the Trump administration has threatened to abandon Israel if they do not end the war in Gaza. But the White House is pushing back, calling the claim “absurd.” We’ll have the details. Later in the show—despite President Trump’s efforts to broker ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the war shows no signs of slowing. Ukraine and Russia accused each other of launching ...
May 20, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 889
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin “immediate” ceasefire negotiations after a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin confirms Putin is open to discussing “compromises” following what it described as a frank conversation. Two security consultants—one of them a former U.S. State Department contractor—are gunned down in what appears to be a cartel ambush at a restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah K...
May 20, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 888
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, amid the fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, we’re now learning that China played a direct role in helping the Pakistani military shoot down Indian fighter jets earlier this month, a revelation that risks deepening tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Later in the show—Israel begins large-scale ground operations across the Gaza Strip as part of a major new offensive that aims dismantle Hamas’ remaining military capabilitie...
May 19, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 887
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Newly uncovered IDF documents reveal what may have been Hamas’ true motivation behind the October 7th attacks—a calculated political strategy with major regional implications. After a failed round of peace talks in Turkey, President Trump is personally reaching out to both Putin and Zelensky in a renewed bid for a Ukraine ceasefire. A deadly explosion outside a Palm Springs reproductive clinic is now being investigated by the FBI as an intentional ...
May 19, 2025•23 min
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Iran is caught red-handed. A new report reveals a previously unknown nuclear weapons development site, along with a covert missile production facility hidden behind oil and petrochemical operations. Alireza Jafarzadeh from the National Council of Resistance of Iran joins us to explain how the discovery was made. On the Eastern Front, Russian forces appear to be withstanding heavy casualties—and replacing losses fast enough to reinforce troop strength....
May 17, 2025•59 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, America’s space chief is sounding the alarm on Russian and Chinese advances in space-based warfare, including Beijing’s “kill web” satellite network, Moscow’s intention to put a nuclear weapon into orbit, and their joint project to build a permanent moon base by mid-2030. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—in a surprising development, we are learning that Israel is engaged in secret talks with the new Islamist regime in Syria. The dis...
May 16, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 885
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : First, President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching a new nuclear deal, saying that the mullahs have “sort of” agreed to terms, after White House officials presented Tehran with a new proposal on Sunday. But Iran is denying the reports of a new proposal, and say there are still large gaps to bridge in the talks. Later in the show—President Trump said Thursday that Gaza should be turned into a U.S. administer...
May 16, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 884
In this episode of The PDB Evening Bulletin : First, U.S. energy officials are re-evaluating the national security risks posed by Chinese-made equipment critical to America’s renewable energy infrastructure, after discovering what appear to be spy devices hidden inside Chinese solar power inverters. Later in the show—high stakes direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine that were planned for Thursday in Turkey hit a major snag, as Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to skip the negotiat...
May 16, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 883
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: German authorities foil a Russian-backed terror plot aimed at sabotaging Western supply chains with mid-air parcel explosions. The European Union slaps new sanctions on Moscow and threatens more if Putin rejects a proposed 30-day ceasefire. President Donald Trump secures a $200 billion jet deal with Qatar during his Middle East visit, bolstering U.S. defense and trade ties. And in today’s Back of the Brief—Mexico’s top security chief confirms that ...
May 15, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 882
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, we’ll revisit the recent ceasefire struck between the Trump administration and Iranian-backed Houthis, and the critical intelligence that led the White House to cut the bombing campaign against the terror group short. Later in the show—amid ongoing concerns about Russian aggression and whether the EU can rely on the U.S. as a military deterrent, French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is open to deploying his country's nuclear weapons t...
May 14, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 881
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : We’ll start with some cloak and dagger diplomacy that flew under the radar last month—a secret visit by a Chinese delegation to the U.S. Treasury Department reveals just how far the Chinese Communist Party will go to control the narrative. President Trump kicks off his Middle East swing with two major announcements: a $600 billion Saudi investment pledge and a $142 billion arms deal. Plus, the latest from Israel, where Prime Minister Netanyahu say...
May 14, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 880
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, Mexico is suffering another blood-soaked election season. The latest victim was a mayoral candidate in the Mexican state of Veracruz who was gunned down Sunday, along with three of her supporters, during a live broadcast of a campaign rally. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils the U.K.’s most sweeping immigration overhaul in decades, declaring the country’s “open borders experiment” has faile...
May 13, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 879
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Alarming new satellite images and opposition intel reveal what may be a secret Iranian nuclear weapons site, tied to long-range missile development. Possible peace talks between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin are being arranged in Turkey, with President Trump hinting he may attend during his Middle East visit. The Kurdish PKK announces it will disband and disarm, bringing an end to one of the world’s longest-running insurg...
May 13, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 878
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : We’ll begin today with a surprise breakthrough regarding U.S.-China relations, as the two global economic powers agree to substantially roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for 90-days and remove most economic barriers as part of a deal to defuse the trade war. Later in the show—Hamas unconditionally released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from captivity in Gaza on Monday, following direct talks between the Iranian-backed terror group a...
May 12, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 877
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan is holding after the deadliest fighting in decades. U.S. officials reportedly acted on alarming intelligence, sparking a last-minute diplomatic push led by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. President Trump says a “total reset” has been negotiated with China after high-level trade talks in Geneva. But questions remain over what was actually agreed to—and whether China sees it t...
May 12, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 876
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. and China are set for high-stakes trade negotiations this weekend—but tensions are running high. Author Gordon Chang joins us to explain what’s really at stake. In South Asia, India and Pakistan are once again exchanging fire across the border, just weeks after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. Are we witnessing the start of a larger regional conflict? Jeff Smith from The Heritage Foundation helps us break it down. To listen to the show a...
May 10, 2025•59 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, President Donald Trump suggests he is willing to drastically cut U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, just as his economic team heads to Switzerland for their first direct trade talks with officials from the communist regime. Later in the show—Ukraine is accusing Hungary of espionage after allegedly dismantling a Hungarian military spy network gathering sensitive intelligence regarding Kyiv’s defenses near their shared border. To listen to the sho...
May 09, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 875
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : First, Vladimir Putin violates his own unilateral ceasefire with a wave of airstrikes on Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Russian strongman met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro in Moscow ahead of his big “Victory Day” celebrations. Later in the show—military tensions escalate between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, as both sides accuse each other of launching drone and missile attacks. Plus—Israeli leader...
May 09, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 874
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, President Donald Trump inks a new trade deal with Britain, the first major agreement reached since announcing his plans to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. The announcement comes just ahead of pivotal talks between the U.S. and China set to take place in Geneva this weekend. Later in the show—violent, antisemitic protests have returned to Columbia University, where police arrested dozens of students Wednesday nigh...
May 08, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 873
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: World leaders arrive in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, but President Zelensky warns Ukraine can’t guarantee their safety. Another $60 million Navy fighter jet crashes into the sea—marking the second incident in less than two weeks and raising alarm over conditions aboard U.S. carriers. A suspected terrorist, recently deported from the United States, is accused of plotting a mass attack at a Lady Gaga concert in Brazil, with plans to livestrea...
May 08, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 872
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First, U.S. and Chinese officials are set to meet this weekend for the first direct trade talks since the tariff war began last month, though experts caution there is likely a long road ahead before the two economic powers reach a new deal. Later in the show—we’ll have the latest on India’s deadly airstrikes inside Pakistan early Wednesday, which mark the most dangerous escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals in years. To listen to the show ad-...
May 07, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 871
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump says the Houthis have “capitulated” and will halt attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea—but is the danger really gone? Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russian territory, forcing all four of Moscow’s major airports to suspend operations just days before Victory Day. A surprise move from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth halts multiple U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, blindsiding the White House in the early days of Trump’s seco...
May 07, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 870
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-...
May 06, 2025•17 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 ...
May 06, 2025•24 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 Presiden...
May 06, 2025•16 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•22 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•58 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 F...
May 02, 2025•14 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 es...
May 02, 2025•25 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 re...
May 01, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 863
