In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump speaks with Vladimir Putin today, pushing for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. But Russia isn’t budging—demanding “ironclad” guarantees that Ukraine will never join NATO as part of any deal. The U.S. ramps up airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis, keeping the pressure on the Iran-backed terror group as its sponsors in Tehran vow retaliation. Venezuela blasts the White House for deporting hundreds of Tren de Aragua gang members to El Salvador,...
Mar 18, 2025•24 min•Ep 798•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided missile destroyer to the southern border, an unusual move typically outside the Navy’s normal operations. Officials say it’s about protecting U.S. sovereignty and security, but what exactly is this warship expected to do? • Despite a court order, the Trump administration is proceeding with the deportation of hundreds of Tren de Aragua gang members. They’re being sent straight to El Salvador’s infamous mega-priso...
Mar 17, 2025•13 min•Ep 797•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • The U.S. launched major airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen after the group vowed to resume attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. We break down the targets hit, the impact of the strikes, and how the Houthis are responding. • A joint U.S.-Iraq operation took out a senior Islamic State leader responsible for funding and planning global terror operations. • After seven months, Ukraine’s bold push into Russia’s Kursk region appears to be o...
Mar 17, 2025•23 min•Ep 796•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: A major development in the war in Ukraine—Kyiv has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. But will Russia do the same? We break it all down with Fred Fleitz, former National Security Council Chief of Staff and Vice Chair of the America First Policy Institute's Center for American Security. Syria is on the brink once again. A surge of violence and reports of massacres are pushing the country further into chaos as the f...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, China and Russia are coming to the aid of Iran, at least diplomatically, condemning the Trump administration’s attempts to pressure the Islamic regime into engaging in nuclear negotiations, and calling for an immediate lifting of what they called "illegal unilateral sanctions." Later in the show, negotiations to extend the ceasefire in Gaza hit another snag on Friday, as Hamas said they would release an American-Israeli hostage, but only if I...
Mar 14, 2025•13 min•Ep 795•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up, the White House has directed the Pentagon to draw up several options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama in order to achieve President Trump’s goal of "retaking" the Panama Canal. These plans reportedly range from partnering with local security forces to seizing the strategic trade route by force. Later in the show, negotiations between Israel and Hamas on extending their fragile ceasefire in Gaza have reportedly stalled,...
Mar 14, 2025•23 min•Ep 794•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, U.S. officials have arrived in Moscow to try and sell the Kremlin on a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is already pushing back on the proposal, saying it does not go far enough. Later in the show, as the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen once again threaten to resume attacks on Israeli vessels operating in Mideast waters, the group is taking heightened measures to safeguard their leader from sufferin...
Mar 13, 2025•13 min•Ep 793•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up, the trade war is now escalating worldwide, as Canada hits the U.S. with a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on steel and aluminum products, while the European Union vows to raise tariffs on up to $28 billion worth of U.S. goods. Later in the show, the Kremlin has issued their first response to a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, saying they are awaiting details from the Trump administration, while stressing that their territoria...
Mar 13, 2025•25 min•Ep 792•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Donald Trump is coming to the aid of his chief political ally Elon Musk, threatening to label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism. Later in the show, the Kurdish-led militia that controls northeastern Syria has agreed to merge its military and civilian institutions with the new Islamist government in Damascus, marking a major breakthrough for the country’s post-Assad leadership. To listen to the show ad-free, be...
Mar 12, 2025•14 min•Ep 791•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: The trade war with Canada escalates—President Trump slaps fresh tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario’s governor announces electricity surcharges for American customers. We’ll break down the latest developments and what this means for U.S.-Canada relations. A diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East—Israel and Lebanon are set to negotiate their land border for the first time in years, just months after Israel’s invasion of Lebanon....
Mar 12, 2025•23 min•Ep 790•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Ukraine has reportedly agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets today with senior Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. Later in the show, Elon Musk’s X came under a massive cyber-attack on Monday that disrupted service on the social media site for several hours. We’ll discuss the fallout, and why Musk initially appeared to blame the cyber intrusion on Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-fr...
Mar 11, 2025•12 min•Ep 789•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Russian forces are using a dangerous new tactic—sneaking through gas pipelines to ambush Ukrainian troops from behind. We’ll break down what’s happening in Kursk and why Ukrainian forces could be at risk of encirclement. A major shake-up in Canada—Mark Carney is set to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister. The new leader used his victory speech to take aim at Donald Trump. Chaos erupts in Romania after a right-wing pres...
Mar 11, 2025•25 min•Ep 788•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, following President Trump’s sharp reversal of U.S. policies on Ukraine last week, European nations are now scrambling to find their own solutions to countering the aggression of Russia, with Germany and Poland eying a nuclear deterrent. Later in the show, the Hamas terrorist group has reportedly proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel to end the war in Gaza, following direct talks with the Trump administration’s hostage affairs envoy. T...
Mar 10, 2025•13 min•Ep 787•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Syria is descending into its worst violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with fractured rebel factions and Assad loyalists locked in deadly clashes. We’ll break down the latest developments. A $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza is gaining support from European nations—despite strong pushback from the U.S. and Israel. A South Korean court has ordered the release of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, setting the stage for his trial on...
Mar 10, 2025•22 min•Ep 786•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Donald Trump lays down the gauntlet, demanding that Hamas release all remaining hostages or face the full force of Israeli military power. With ceasefire talks stalled, what happens next? Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us with his insight. Beijing fires back, warning that it’s ready for “any type of war” with the U.S. after President Trump reinstated tariffs on Chinese goods. How serious is the threat? Gordon Ch...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Donald Trump has made a personal appeal to Iran’s supreme leader to come to the negotiating table to strike a new nuclear deal, while also threatening military action if he refuses. Later in the show, we’ll discuss a major personnel culling that quietly began this week at the CIA, which intelligence officials warn could severely damage U.S. national security interests and set the agency back years. To listen to the show ad-free, bec...
Mar 07, 2025•14 min•Ep 785•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll kick things off with a major update on the Trump administration’s trade war, as the president pauses tariffs on a host of goods from Mexico and Canada for a period of one month, praising Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s cooperation with the U.S. on the southern border. Later in the show, EU leaders gathered for emergency talks in Brussel on Thursday in the hopes of drastically boosting defense spending following President Trump’s reversa...
Mar 07, 2025•24 min•Ep 784•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the latest fallout from the Trump administration’s order to halt military aid to Ukraine, as officials in Kyiv warn they could run out of critical ammunition supplies in a matter of months. Later in the show, President Trump vows to "Make Shipbuilding Great Again" as he preps an executive order aimed at countering China’s grip on the global maritime industry. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brie...
Mar 06, 2025•13 min•Ep 783•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S. and Ukrainian officials have agreed to meet for negotiations—just days after Washington cut off intelligence sharing, leaving Kyiv in the dark as the war rages on. We’ll have the latest. The Trump administration has rejected a long-awaited Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab leaders, standing by its own vision of transforming the territory into a “riviera.” Plus—the White House has confirmed it’s been holding direct talks with Hamas over t...
Mar 06, 2025•22 min•Ep 782•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We'll kick things off with President Trump's address to Congress last night, where he declared that the U.S. is "reclaiming the Panama Canal." His statement comes as we learn that asset manager BlackRock has struck a billion dollar deal to place the canal's ports under U.S. control. Later in the show, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the Trump administration has officially designated the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen as ...
Mar 05, 2025•13 min•Ep 781•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China just went into effect—so what does that mean for your wallet? We’ll break down where you can expect to pay more as the effects start hitting. A major curveball in Middle Eastern relations—reports say the U.S. could turn to Russia to help broker a new Iranian nuclear deal. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is committing $100 billion to expand chip production in the U.S. It’s a huge investment with major impl...
Mar 05, 2025•23 min•Ep 780•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Fallout from Ukraine's Oval Office clash with President Trump continues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a statement that sounds like an apology—but stops just short. Will it be enough to get U.S. military aid back on track? A new trade war kicks off as President Trump enacts a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods while doubling duties on Chinese imports to 20 percent. How will this impact global markets and America's e...
Mar 04, 2025•13 min•Ep 779•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As the U.S. and Mexico tighten their grip on the border, cartel henchmen are starting to panic. With the looming threat of American strikes inside Mexico, drug lords are scrambling—not just to protect their operations, but to save their own skin. The war of words between Ukrainian President Zelensky and President Trump escalates. After Zelensky’s latest remarks, Trump fired back, calling it, quote, “the worst statement he could have made.” Egypt un...
Mar 04, 2025•24 min•Ep 778•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, European leaders are scrambling to put forth their own peace plans to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, following the explosive meeting at the White House last Friday between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Later in the show, Germany issues an "extreme danger" warning after another car ramming attack rocks the nation, leaving at least two people dead and several others with serious injuries. To listen to the show...
Mar 03, 2025•12 min•Ep 777•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Fallout from Friday’s explosive Oval Office shouting match between Ukrainian President Zelensky, President Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. As Zelensky receives a warm welcome in the UK, will Europe offer Ukraine more than just words? The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire has officially ended. A proposal to extend it is on the table, but Hamas has shown no interest in agreeing. A Norwegian fuel supplier is refusing to refuel U.S. Navy ships, cit...
Mar 03, 2025•26 min•Ep 776•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Tensions are rising as the fragile Gaza cease-fire deal nears its expiration on Saturday. With no agreement yet on the fate of the remaining hostages, will Israel and Hamas return to the negotiating table—or is another round of war imminent? Former Deputy Assistant to the President Robert Greenway joins us to break it all down. Later in the show, President Trump is pushing to expand energy exploration and production to secure America's energy independ...
Mar 01, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an explosive confrontation between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy that played out in front of the world today. What started as a meeting for a major deal quickly turned into a heated exchange—and it didn’t end well for anyone. Later in the show, as Mexico extradites nearly 30 high-level cartel leaders and members to the U.S. under threats of new tariffs from the Trump administration, we are learning of a covert CIA drone program being used in...
Feb 28, 2025•15 min•Ep 775•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll begin with the latest threats from Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, who is warning European leaders against sabotaging potential rapprochement between Moscow and Washington. His remarks come as Russian and U.S. diplomats held their second round of direct talks in Istanbul on Thursday, and as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with President Trump at the White House regarding the war in Ukraine. Later in the show, the jailed leader of th...
Feb 28, 2025•24 min•Ep 774•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Iran is reportedly growing anxious that Israel and the U.S. will move to take out its nuclear facilities, as the regime floors the gas on their enrichment of near weapons grade uranium. Later in the show, we’ll look at reports that North Korea is gearing up to send more soldiers to the front lines of Russia’s war on Ukraine, despite suffering heavy casualties on the battlefield. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Pr...
Feb 27, 2025•12 min•Ep 773•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. and Israel ramp up airstrikes in Syria, targeting terrorist groups as concerns grow over the country’s long-term stability under its new interim government. Israeli and Hamas officials reach a deal to exchange the bodies of dead hostages for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, temporarily preserving their fragile ceasefire. Romania’s pro-Russia presidential front-runner is taken in for questioning over last year’s controversial canceled ele...
Feb 27, 2025•21 min•Ep 772•Transcript available on Metacast 
