In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The CIA’s covert war in Mexico comes to light. A new Reuters investigation reveals how America’s spy agency is secretly training elite Mexican units to hunt cartel bosses. President Trump presses the European Union to slap tariffs on Chinese and Indian goods, part of his broader effort to squeeze Russia over the war in Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please re...
Sep 11, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1049
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Leaders across the political spectrum have condemned the attack as an unacceptable act of political violence. Poland’s Prime Minister warns his nation is at its greatest risk of open conflict since World War Two, after Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace and were shot down. New details are emerging about Israel’s strike in Qatar, with officia...
Sep 11, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1048
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—as we struggle with the issue of internet censorship here in the West, a country in Asia, Nepal, is offering us a glimpse into where that road can lead—straight into violence and political revolt. Later in the show—Ukraine uncovers over 30 foreign-made parts inside a Russian missile. What that discovery tells us about the cracks in sanctions. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting P...
Sep 10, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1047
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Gaza war spreads to the Gulf, where Israel has targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar—one of the key nations involved in mediating a potential ceasefire. Over 600 suspected members of the Sinaloa Cartel are behind bars tonight after a nationwide DEA operation. North Korea claims a breakthrough in its missile program, with Kim Jong Un personally overseeing the test of a new ICBM rocket engine that puts the U.S. mainland in range. And in today’s Back of...
Sep 10, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1046
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A major political shakeup in Europe—France’s government has collapsed for the second time in less than a year, leaving the country paralyzed as its debt crisis deepens. Later in the show—Venezuela’s strongman may be blinking. President Nicolás Maduro has pledged to fight drug trafficking—a move that looks a lot like a concession to Washington’s demands. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting...
Sep 09, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1045
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As Moscow ramps up its aerial attacks on Kyiv, Russia is massing 100,000 troops in Donetsk, fueling fears that a major new offensive may be imminent. President Trump vows harsher sanctions on Russia after this weekend’s strikes on the Ukrainian capital—but questions remain about whether he’ll follow through. One of the deadliest shootings in Jerusalem in years leaves six people dead and dozens wounded, with Hamas quickly claiming responsibility. An...
Sep 09, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1044
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Newly unsealed court records reveal exactly what FBI agents seized from the home of former National Security Adviser John Bolton. The Trump administration announces a new executive order targeting countries that wrongfully detain Americans, with penalties aimed at governments that use U.S. citizens as bargaining chips. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to...
Sep 08, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1043
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Venezuelan fighter jets shadow a U.S. destroyer in the Caribbean, sparking a dangerous standoff that Pentagon officials warn could ignite a crisis. Russia unleashes its largest air assault of the war, pounding Kyiv with more than 800 drones and striking a government building for the first time. A massive immigration raid in Georgia sweeps up hundreds of South Korean workers at a Hyundai plant—now Seoul says it’s reached a deal with Washington to br...
Sep 08, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1042
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The war in Ukraine continues, but the battles aren’t confined to the front lines. Inside Russia, sanctions, propaganda, and exhaustion are reshaping everyday life. Russian expat Konstantin Samoilov of Inside Russia joins us to share what he’s seeing from the ground. Meanwhile, China rolls out its newest military hardware at a massive parade in Beijing—showcasing weapons meant to send a pointed message to the West. Brandon Weichert, Senior National Sec...
Sep 06, 2025•54 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—a bombshell report from The New York Times reveals the details of a top-secret Navy SEAL mission into North Korea in 2019 that ultimately unraveled and resulted in the deaths of several unarmed North Koreans. Later in the show—Israeli intelligence services thwart a plot by Hamas to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir with explosive drones. The foiled attack has renewed scrutiny on Hamas officials living in Turkey, who repor...
Sep 05, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1041
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : First—there’s a disturbing weapon being used in the war in Ukraine—and it’s being harnessed by both sides. It’s not a missile. It’s not a drone. It’s children. We'll have the details. Later in the show—President Trump is pressuring the EU to stop buying Moscow’s oil as part of a strategy to squeeze the Kremlin financially. But can our European allies curb their dependence on Russian energy? Plus—crypto insiders are sounding the alarm on an intensi...
Sep 05, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1040
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Kim Jong Un’s paranoia takes center stage in Beijing, where his aides were caught frantically scrubbing away every trace of his DNA during China’s big military parade. European leaders in Paris declare their “coalition of the willing” is ready to send troops into postwar Ukraine — with President Trump signaling U.S. support from the air. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com...
Sep 04, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1039
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump unleashes on Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un, accusing the trio of “conspiring against America” after their show of unity in Beijing this week. The U.N. is urging Tehran to strike a deal on inspections, warning that vital knowledge about Iran’s nuclear program is already slipping away. A free speech fight erupts in the U.K. after comedian Graham Linehan is arrested over social media posts criticizing trans activists. And...
Sep 04, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1038
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Maduro’s regime lashes out after U.S. warships send a Venezuelan cartel boat up in flames. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—a surprise guest at China’s big military parade: the rarely-seen daughter of Kim Jong Un, sparking speculation she may be groomed to become North Korea’s first female ruler. 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 ...
Sep 03, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1037
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Putin’s worst nightmare may be forming on his doorstep—a heavily armed Ukraine with new missiles and air defenses, determined never to be an easy target again. Inside Israel’s military, commanders face a surprising challenge: 60,000 reservists are being called up, but many are refusing to show. Nearly two years of war have left exhaustion and doubt. The U.S. stages war games in the Caribbean, as Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro warns President Trump that...
Sep 03, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1036
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israel’s top general issues a stark warning at a stormy cabinet meeting—Netanyahu’s Gaza plan could drag Israel into a full-blown military government in the Strip. A new report reveals how terror groups and rogue regimes are stealing humanitarian aid meant for civilians, fueling wars from Gaza to Afghanistan. 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...
Sep 02, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1035
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China claims it has a missile capable of sinking U.S. ships—and is preparing to showcase it for the world. European officials accuse Russia of jamming GPS signals on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane. In Yemen, thousands mourn Houthi leaders killed by Israel, while the group seizes UN offices and detains at least 11 staffers. And in today’s Back of the Brief—the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel is suing a former FBI agent turne...
Sep 02, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1034
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : A leaked Trump administration plan for post-war Gaza envisions a U.S.-run trusteeship, population relocation, and a transformation of the enclave into a “Riviera of the Middle East.” Across England, a wave of anti-immigrant protests is spreading as hotels housing asylum seekers become flashpoints for local anger. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subs...
Sep 01, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1033
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: During the 12-day war, Israel managed to eliminate some of Iran’s most heavily guarded leaders. A new report reveals the surprising weakness that opened the door. A murder mystery in Ukraine: a top politician is gunned down in broad daylight, and the assassin may have been hiding in plain sight. The U.S. takes an unprecedented step, blocking Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. And in toda...
Sep 01, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1032
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump sparks heated debate with his proposal to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the United States. Frank Gaffney of the Institute for the American Future joins us to break it down. Is Hezbollah finally down for the count? Lebanon is floating a plan to persuade the militant group to disarm, while Israel signals it might pull its forces back. We’ll get analysis from David Daoud of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. To lis...
Aug 30, 2025•57 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—Israel is taking the gloves off with the Iranian-back Houthis, unleashing targeted airstrikes on Thursday aimed at eliminating the military and political leadership of the Yemen-based terror group. Later in the show—The Trump administration has approved the sale of thousands of extended-range cruise missiles to Ukraine through NATO partners, marking the first major arms sale of new weapons to the war-torn country since President Trump returne...
Aug 29, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1031
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief : First—Iran is back in the spotlight, as Britain, France and Germany announce plans to trigger crippling snapback sanctions on the Islamic regime previously suspended under the nearly defunct 2015 nuclear deal. The news comes as the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog warns that their inspectors are still being barred access to the mullahs’ main nuclear enrichment sites. Later in the show—Israeli forces raided a former air-defense base near Damascus on Wednesd...
Aug 29, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1030
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—it appears John Bolton could be in deeper legal trouble than previously known. We are learning that the probe into his alleged mishandling of classified information actually intensified under the Biden administration, when intelligence emerged suggesting unsecured emails sent by Bolton containing national security secrets ended up in the hands of an adversarial foreign spy service. Later in the show—Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing f...
Aug 28, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1029
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine unveils a new domestically built cruise missile, the “Flamingo,” which could reshape the battlefield and Kyiv’s long-term security. The IDF expands its investigation into the deadly strike on Nasser Hospital, raising questions about who approved the tank fire. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reveals that Pentagon officials are considering whether the U.S. should take equity stakes in defense giants like Lockheed Martin. And in today’s Bac...
Aug 28, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1028
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—John Bolton breaks his silence following Friday’s FBI raid on his home, slamming President Donald Trump in a blistering op-ed over his handling of the war in Ukraine. Later in the show—Denmark summons the senior U.S. envoy to Copenhagen after reports emerge of a covert American influence campaign in Greenland allegedly aimed at advancing President Trump’s bid to annex the Arctic island. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member o...
Aug 27, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1027
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump continues to flex U.S. naval power in the Caribbean—sending both a cruiser and a nuclear-powered submarine to Venezuela’s doorstep. Later in the show—a controversial decision from the White House as Trump says he’ll double the number of Chinese students allowed to study in the U.S., even as tensions with Beijing remain high. Plus—behind closed doors, Israel’s top general pushes for a Gaza hostage deal, warning the window may not sta...
Aug 27, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1026
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—we’ll begin with an update on the White House's push to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, as President Donald Trump vents his growing frustration with Vladimir Putin, who he accused of undermining diplomatic efforts with his relentless aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. Later in the show—Australian leaders cut off diplomatic relations with Iran, expelling the Islamic regime’s ambassador and designating the Islamic Revolutionary...
Aug 26, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1025
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A new report exposes how Beijing’s political machine is working in New York City, quietly shaping elections in America’s biggest city. The U.S. Coast Guard makes history with the biggest drug offload ever—seizing $473 million worth of narcotics and striking a massive blow against the cartels. America’s top spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, slams the brakes on intel-sharing, ordering that U.S. allies be cut out of the loop on Russia-Ukraine peace talks. And...
Aug 26, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1024
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin : First—Iran’s supreme leader has fired off a warning to President Donald Trump, dismissing any possibility of direct talks with the US. But behind the scenes, it appears the Islamic regime may finally be prepared to back down on their uranium enrichment program. Later in the show—Israel unleashes a wave of airstrikes against the Houthi militants in Yemen after coming under repeated attacks in recent days by the Iranian-backed terror group. To listen...
Aug 25, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1023
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of crossing a dangerous line with a drone strike on a Russian nuclear power plant, sparking a fire and escalating concerns over the war’s trajectory. The United Nations declares famine in Gaza for the first time, while Israel rejects the report as a “modern blood libel.” U.S. F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska on back-to-back days, the latest sign of Moscow probing America’s defenses. And in today’s Back of t...
Aug 25, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1022
