In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": We start in Cairo where Hamas leaders are engaging with Egyptian intelligence to discuss a ceasefire and potentially release more hostages in the conflict with Israel. The White House issues a stark warning that aid to Ukraine could run out by month's end, with congressional leaders expressing doubt over reaching a new funding agreement in 2023. We delve into the Biden administration's recent prisoner swap with Venezuela, which sees a close ally ...
Dec 21, 2023•17 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Colorado Supreme Court made a landmark ruling yesterday, disqualifying former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's ballots for the 2024 presidential election. The Ukrainian military has proposed a massive new mobilization of up to 500,000 citizens to aid their beleaguered ranks on the front lines, a sign that that Kyiv is deeply committed to continuing the fight against Putin. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this epis...
Dec 20, 2023•13 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the latest indications from Israel suggesting a readiness to halt hostilities, and uncover the alarming use of hospitals by Hamas as command centers. A former Wagner group lieutenant colonel defects from Russia, exposing supposed Kremlin-ordered war crimes. Finland fortifies its defense ties with the U.S., defying Putin's stark cautions. Our Back of the Brief segment scrutinizes a declassified intelligence report revealing attempts by Ch...
Dec 20, 2023•18 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. border crisis is spiraling further out of hand as a fresh migrant surge stretches federal resources to the breaking point. We’ll look at the deteriorating situation and how border state governors are taking matters into their own hands. In the wake of escalating attacks by Houthi militants, the U.S. has announced the formation of a 10-nation coalition to patrol the Red Sea in an effort to bring stability to one of the world's most critical ...
Dec 19, 2023•13 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We explore the significant shift in stance from Israel's most steadfast allies, pressuring the nation to end the initial phase of its military operations against Hamas and pivot to a strategy involving low-intensity warfare. We dissect the escalating internal conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the country's top general's criticism of President Volodymyr Zelensky. We discuss North Korea's provocative move, launching a second intercontinental ballistic...
Dec 19, 2023•17 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We delve into the heart-wrenching incident in northern Gaza, where a grave mistake by the IDF resulted in the death of three Israelis who were trying to surrender. This tragic event has placed the Netanyahu government under renewed scrutiny, prompting calls for the resumption of hostage negotiations. We explore the United States' forthcoming announcement of an international maritime task force. This initiative is designed to safeguard shipping vesse...
Dec 18, 2023•11 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We discuss the intensification of hostilities in the Red Sea, with the U.S. and allies responding to drone attacks, signaling a potential shift toward a military response to the Houthi rebels. We cover North Korea's latest provocation, as they test the waters with a new missile launch, escalating tensions in the region. We delve into Russia's strategic moves, as they bolster their nuclear capabilities by deploying a new intercontinental ballistic m...
Dec 18, 2023•17 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: European leaders managed to bypass Hungary and voted to open membership talks with Ukraine to join the European Union, despite failing to reach an agreement on additional financial and military aid. Amid the ongoing territorial dispute in South America, the leaders of Venezuela and Guyana met at a neutral site on Thursday, signaling their intention to keep the tense situation peaceful. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The ...
Dec 15, 2023•11 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We start with the latest details on a major Hamas-linked terror attack foiled in Europe, showcasing the ongoing challenges in global security. A bold statement from Vladimir Putin: no peace in Ukraine until Russia's objectives are achieved. Tension escalates as South Korea dispatches fighter jets in response to Russian and Chinese aircraft entering their air defense zone. In today’s Back of the Brief segment, we delve into the controversy surroundi...
Dec 15, 2023•17 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A showdown is brewing in Brussels today between Hungary and their fellow European Union members, as tensions mount over whether to grant additional emergency aid to Ukraine and allow them to begin proceedings to join the EU. Iran is threatening the U.S. over plans to establish an international maritime taskforce to protect shipping vessels in the Red Sea from Iranian-back Houthi militants, warning any efforts would face “extraordinary problems.” Ple...
Dec 14, 2023•12 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A New York Times report unveils a decades-long strategy by the Israeli government, allegedly supporting Hamas in Gaza through substantial cash payments. Israel begins pumping seawater into the underground terror tunnels beneath Gaza. South Korea's defense minister issues a dire warning to North Korea, following the abandonment of a pivotal 2018 military agreement, signaling potential severe repercussions. In our Back of the Brief segment, we delve ...
Dec 14, 2023•20 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A declassified U.S. intelligence report reveals that Russia has lost 87 percent of the ground troops that they began the war with, along with more than two-thirds of their armored tanks. It appears President Joe Biden is willing to make major concessions on border policy to Republicans in Congress in an effort to convince lawmakers to pass an emergency aid package to Ukraine. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Aftern...
Dec 13, 2023•11 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the emerging rift between the United States and Israel, with President Biden urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider his approach in Gaza amidst growing international concern. Ukrainian President Zelensky engages in a crucial plea for financial support from the U.S., signaling a pivotal moment for Ukraine. A new and deadly terror group emerges in Pakistan, claiming the lives of numerous police officers in a devastating atta...
Dec 13, 2023•18 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Biden administration quietly bypassed a deadlocked Congress over the weekend to approve the sale of more than $100 million in tank ammunition to Israel for their war effort in Gaza. Harvard has announced that they will not fire their current president despite mounting criticism over her widely condemned testimony last week on antisemitism. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirst...
Dec 12, 2023•11 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A deep dive into the recent report by Israeli physicians documenting Hamas' sexual violence on October 7th, and the UN's lackluster response. Just as Vladimir Putin announcement a fifth presidential term, we learn of the mysterious disappearance of his chief critic. A focus on the upcoming meeting between Guyana and Venezuela's leaders, and the regional concerns over their ongoing territorial dispute. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, as one univ...
Dec 12, 2023•20 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to Washington this week in an increasingly desperate bid to convince American leaders to extended emergency aid to his war-torn country. There is growing alarm surrounding the diminished military stockpiles of our European allies, who have seen already sparse resources dry up in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon B...
Dec 11, 2023•11 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We analyze Israel's planned timeline for military operations in the Gaza Strip amidst rising tensions. Vladimir Putin positions himself for another presidential term, potentially extending his leadership in Russia until 2030. Hunter Biden is hit with new federal charges stemming from a Justice Department tax probe. And in our Back of the Brief segment, more fallout from the controversy surrounding university presidents' responses to antisemitism on...
Dec 11, 2023•16 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Multiple mortars rained down on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Friday, in a sign that Iranian-backed militants are escalating their attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in the region. MIT, Harvard and UPenn are facing national outrage after their presidents struggled to condemn widespread antisemitism on their campuses. As donors pull funds and calls for resignations mount, Congress is now launching an investigation into how these schools deal with ...
Dec 08, 2023•16 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invokes a rare power in the UN Charter in a strong move to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. As the situation in Venezuela escalates, we delve into the government's latest actions against political dissidents and the rising border tensions with Guyana. The UK levels serious allegations against Russia's Security Service, charging them with an extensive cyber-hacking campaign. We explore the implications...
Dec 08, 2023•18 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Prosecutors with the Justice Department charged four Russian troops with war crimes on Wednesday in a historic indictment aimed at holding the Putin regime accountable for the abduction and torture of an American citizen living in Ukraine. The State Department has announced a travel ban on Israeli “extremist settlers” in the West Bank, who have been involved in deadly attacks on Palestinians in the region. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed...
Dec 07, 2023•9 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We analyze the latest military maneuvers in Gaza as the IDF intensifies efforts to capture two leading figures of Hamas. The U.S. Navy intercepts yet a drone from Yemen aimed at an American warship as Saudi Arabia asks for restraint in dealing with Iran-Backed Houthi militants. We’ll examine the latest signs that point to a looming financial crisis in China. In the Back of the Brief, we delve into the controversy surrounding Ivy League presidents a...
Dec 07, 2023•16 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky canceled a planned briefing with U.S. senators on Tuesday, where he was expected to make one last appeal for emergency military aid. We’ll discuss the ongoing fight in Congress over Ukraine funding, and Zelensky’s increasingly precarious position within his own borders. In the wake of a referendum claiming much of Guyana as Venezuelan territory, President Nicolas Maduro has told the country’s state-owned compan...
Dec 06, 2023•12 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: FBI Director Christopher Wray highlights an imminent terror threat to America, drawing parallels to the rise of ISIS. A deep dive into the plight of hostages under Hamas, and the terror unleashed in the October 7th massacre. Analyzing Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategic Middle East visit amidst international tensions. In the Back of the Brief: Unraveling the connection between gold bars found in Senator Bob Menendez's home and a 2013 armed...
Dec 06, 2023•17 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. is once again responding to attacks by Iranian-backed militants in the Middle East, launching a deadly airstrike against a militia in Iraq on Sunday, and proposing an allied maritime task force to provide security for ships in the Red Sea. A recent investigation has found that officials at the U.K.’s largest nuclear waste and decommissioning site have reportedly engaged in a years-long cover up of a hack by a foreign cyber group that may ha...
Dec 05, 2023•11 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, examining the Israeli Defense Forces' expansion of their ground offensive into southern Gaza. A surprising twist emerges at the COP28 Climate Summit, as the conference president openly questions the science behind climate change, sparking a wave of controversy among attendees and observers. We explore the precarious economic situation in Ukraine, where financial instability looms large. The ...
Dec 05, 2023•18 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The mayor of Kyiv has lashed out at Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership, warning the country is becoming increasingly autocratic under his tenure. It's the latest sign of the growing discontent within the Ukrainian government as the war drags on. A territorial dispute in South America is heating up after Venezuela approved a referendum on Sunday claiming sovereignty over a large swathe of their oil-rich neighbor Guyana. Please remember...
Dec 04, 2023•10 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the recent flare-up of violence in Gaza, examining the factors that shattered a week-long ceasefire. We analyze the renewed aggression against US naval and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, and what it means for the already tense Houthi-controlled waters off Yemen. We discuss Venezuela's controversial referendum on annexing a large portion of Guyana, and how this could send shockwaves through South American geopolitics. We provide an...
Dec 04, 2023•19 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The New York Times has released a jarring report revealing that Israeli officials knew about Hamas’s intentions to orchestrate a massive attack inside Israel's borders more than a year ago, but repeatedly dismissed the plans as something far outside Hamas’s capabilities. Meta recently revealed they have broken up a number of Chinese influence operations targeting Americans on their social media sites, and warned that these campaigns are stepping up ...
Dec 01, 2023•11 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the dilemma facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he navigates between the demands of the United States for a prolonged ceasefire and the threat of his own government's collapse if the attack on Hamas is not resumed. A deep dive into the United States' diplomatic efforts to persuade Turkey to withdraw its support for Hamas, alongside an analysis of Russia's position in the conflict. A look at the mysterious pneumonia origin...
Dec 01, 2023•18 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Leaders in Tehran and Moscow have finalized a deal on a weapons package that will see the Iranian regime get their hands on advanced aircraft in exchange for their continued military support of Putin’s war in Ukraine. The attempted assassination of a Sikh separatist in New York appears to be linked to a larger network targeting the separatist group with ties to an official inside the Indian government. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed thi...
Nov 30, 2023•10 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast 
