In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S. officials confirmed on Thursday that an official retaliation plan has been settled on after an attack killed three American service members in Jordan, which will include multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against militias and Iranian personnel. The Biden administration is cracking down on Jewish settlers linked to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank Four Chinese nationals have been charged by the U.S. for aiding the Iranian regime’...
Feb 02, 2024•18 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Leaders of the European Union announced Thursday that after months of delays, they have approved a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine. We’ll shed some light on the ongoing conflict in Myanmar between the junta and opposition forces, and where things stand as we pass the three-year anniversary of the junta’s violent 2021 coup. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn ...
Feb 01, 2024•10 min•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The latest intelligence on expected U.S. military response to the deadly attack on American personnel. A potential breakthrough between Israel and Hamas to end hostilities and release hostages. Ukraine's struggle with manpower in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Disturbing economic tremors from China with a major property developer’s collapse and tightening grip on internal criticism. A closer examination of TikTok's policies and whether it is liv...
Feb 01, 2024•19 min•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The most powerful Iran-backed militia in Iraq has announced they are suspending their military operations ahead of the Biden administration’s expected response to the deadly drone attack on U.S. troops in Jordan. We’ll discuss FBI Director Christopher Wray’s latest warning to Congress over the ongoing threat posed by China's aggressive cyber activities targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode o...
Jan 31, 2024•10 min•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We take a deep dive into the "Axis of Resistance", the network of Iranian proxies fueling the turmoil in the Middle East. We cover the latest developments in Syria where Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes against Iranian advisors, along with a tactical incursion in the West Bank. We explore the escalating internal tensions within the Ukrainian government, amid widespread speculation that President Vladimir Zelensky is considering the ousting ...
Jan 31, 2024•18 min•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A ceasefire framework has emerged for Israel and Hamas that could see the release of hostages still in captivity in Gaza, however, the proposal’s future remains in doubt as Hamas continues to express reservations. We’ll discuss the latest provocations by North Korea after the DPRK fired multiple cruise missiles toward waters off its west coast, the third salvo of cruise missiles fired by the regime in just the past week. Please remember to subscribe...
Jan 30, 2024•10 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the recent attack in Jordan that resulted in the tragic loss of three US servicemen. We'll examine the White House's potential strategies in response to this incident. Our coverage then shifts to Ukraine, where a significant corruption scandal has emerged. Defense officials are accused of embezzling nearly $40 million, funds that were designated for military ammunition. A shocking revelation comes to light with a leaked memo. It detai...
Jan 30, 2024•21 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The latest updates regarding the deadly drone strike against U.S. forces in Iraq by Iranian-backed militants that left three soldiers dead and more than 30 injured We’ll discuss reports that members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency directly participated in the 7 October attacks by Hamas against Israel. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your...
Jan 29, 2024•12 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we wanted to bring your attention to a brand new podcast! "America On Trial" covers the 2024 Presidential election through the only lens that truly matters: the legal proceedings of Donald J. Trump and Hunter Biden. The daily podcast examines breaking news and analyzes the biggest questions in American history: What are the limits of Presidential power? Can the former President of the United States get a fair trial? Can Trump serve if he takes a plea? Can he be disqualified from the ballo...
Jan 29, 2024•23 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Three US troops were killed and dozens were injured in an attack by an Iran-backed militia in Jordan on Sunday—the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by Iranian-proxies against American forces across the Middle East. The White House is working with a bi-partisan group of US Senators to reach a deal on new legislation that would limit the number of illegal migrants allowed to enter the country. We’ll take a look at why House speaker Johns...
Jan 29, 2024•20 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A constitutional crisis is brewing at the border as Republican governors from around the country rallied around Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday to support his defiance of the Biden administration regarding the border crisis. The International Court of Justice or ICJ rejected demands on Friday for Israel to cease military operations in Gaza as it continues to weigh South Africa’s claims that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. ...
Jan 26, 2024•13 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We dive into the pivotal talks between Washington and Baghdad about the potential final withdrawal of US forces from Iraq. We cover the aftermath of the devastating twin bombing in Iran, which claimed 80 lives, and reveal how the US had forewarned Iran. We discuss CIA Chief William Burns’ mission to the Middle East, aiming to forge a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Hamas and Israel. In today’s Back of the Brief, the International Co...
Jan 26, 2024•20 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Governor Greg Abbott responded to the recent Supreme Court ruling undercutting Texas’s efforts to address the worsening border crisis, accusing the Biden administration of deliberately violating the law and vowing to use his authority to continuing defending the state from “invasion.” In a concerning development on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has conducted a test flight for a new nuclear-capable cruise missile. Please remember to subscribe if ...
Jan 25, 2024•12 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States seeks assistance from China in addressing the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Russia alleges Ukraine shot down a military plane carrying Russian POWs. Slovakia shows signs of shifting its position on the Ukraine conflict. Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, indicates a potential end to his block on Sweden's NATO bid. A Canadian federal court finds Justin Trudeau's emergency powers during a 2022 protest unconstitutional. Please ...
Jan 25, 2024•18 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. unleashed an aerial bombardment on Iranian-backed militants in Iraq following recent attacks on U.S. personnel in the region. We’ll discuss the results of last night’s Republican primary in New Hampshire where former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley squared off. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Jan 24, 2024•12 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We turn our attention to the far east, where analysts are increasingly concerned that Kim Jong Un has already set his nation on a path to war with the South. Later on in the program, the US finally runs out of funds for Ukraine as it urges European allies to keep up its support of the embattled nation. Plus, an update on NATO’s expansion as the final holdouts appear ready to clear the way for Sweden to join the military alliance. Finally, in today'...
Jan 24, 2024•19 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The border fight in Texas is heating up as a sharply divided Supreme Court said the Biden administration could remove razor-wire fencing that Texas had installed as a deterrent to illegal migrant crossings. Israel has proposed a potential two month pause in fighting as part of a deal to release all remaining hostages, the longest ceasefire offered by Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episod...
Jan 23, 2024•13 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A pointed accusation from the U.S. Navy's top Mideast commander: Iran is directly behind the Houthi rebel attacks on commercial ships. We dive into the repercussions for Tehran. The U.S. military has ceased its search for two Navy SEALS who vanished in the Arabian Sea. A contentious proposal from an EU country calls for Ukraine to cede its eastern regions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. Our Back of the Brief segment offers insights and pre...
Jan 23, 2024•19 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Russia and Ukraine are pointing the finger at one another over a deadly shelling in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Sunday that left nearly 30 civilians dead. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the latest peace plan regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, dismissing the idea of a Palestinian state and reiterating that Israel will never surrender to Hamas. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed t...
Jan 22, 2024•11 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the latest series of confrontations between U.S. forces and Iranian proxies, including the weekend's violent exchanges and the White House's development of a comprehensive strategy against Houthi militants. Over 100 days into the Israel-Hamas conflict, we analyze why U.S. intelligence believes Israeli actions are falling short of their goal to significantly weaken Hamas. A discussion on the U.S.-led peace initiative, supported by several...
Jan 22, 2024•18 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: NATO is preparing to conduct their largest military exercise since the Cold War next week, which will see an estimated 90,000 NATO personnel from all 31 member nations and Sweden participate in months-long wargames. North Korea announced Friday that they had tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone that could reportedly be used to target naval vessels and U.S. ports in the region. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of T...
Jan 19, 2024•11 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the critical role of Saudi Arabia in the Israel-Gaza conflict, outlining how the kingdom could be instrumental in forging peace in the region. We examine Jordan's unexpected military intervention in Syria, with airstrikes that have reportedly resulted in multiple casualties. We take to the streets of Russia, witnessing the largest wave of demonstrations since the country commenced military operations in Ukraine. In today's Back of the...
Jan 19, 2024•18 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Pakistan has retaliated against Iran following their attack on Tuesday, carrying out airstrikes early on Thursday against insurgents inside Iran’s borders. The U.S. has launched its fourth wave of strikes on Houthi militants in Yemen, which comes on the heels of the Biden administration announcing that the Houthis would once again be designated a terror organization. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulle...
Jan 18, 2024•10 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine President Joe Biden's decision to re-designate the Houthi militants as a terrorist organization after a series of attacks. What led to this reversal, and what does it mean moving forward? We analyze the latest economic indicators from China, as signs point to a faltering economy. How will this impact the global market? We reveal new findings about the initial weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak, and how the Chinese government suppressed criti...
Jan 18, 2024•20 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Two U.S. Navy SEALs are missing in the Gulf of Aden after going overboard during a daring nighttime mission last Thursday that seized Iranian missile components bound for the Houthis in Yemen. We’ll discuss what went wrong and the latest updates regarding search and rescue efforts. In another escalation of regional tensions, Iran launched a missile and drone strike against a jihadist group in Pakistan on Tuesday that reportedly killed two children a...
Jan 17, 2024•11 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • We start with the latest developments from Gaza. Israel's government hints at the conclusion of military actions in the southern region as internal disagreements surface within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet. • The United States executes targeted strikes on Houthi forces in Yemen in retaliation for the recent militant attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. • A pivotal moment for North Korea as Kim Jong Un enacts significa...
Jan 17, 2024•16 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran launched ballistic missile strikes into Iraq and Syria on Monday, targeting what they referred to as Israel’s "spy headquarters." We’ll discuss the fallout and what this means for the widening regional conflict. We’ll break down the results of last night’s Iowa caucus, which saw former President Donald Trump defeat his Republican rivals in a landslide. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email...
Jan 16, 2024•11 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Houthi Militants in Yemen escalate tensions in the Red Sea, launching an attack on a US Navy destroyer and targeting a privately-owned commercial shipping vessel with a missile. A significant victory for Ukraine as its military reports the downing of one of Russia's most advanced aircraft amidst the ongoing conflict. The Biden administration confronts Texas Governor Greg Abbott, challenging his decision to deny U.S. Border Patrol access to a busy s...
Jan 16, 2024•21 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: North Korea claims they have successfully fired a ballistic missile outfitted with a hypersonic warhead, ahead of a diplomatic summit between North Korean leaders and Russia. We’ll also provide an update on the more than 130 hostages still being held by Hamas, who have now spent 100 days in captivity. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jan 15, 2024•11 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We analyze the latest strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, revealing new insights into the coalition's offensive and its impact. We discuss the significant outcome of Taiwan's presidential election and the powerful statement made by its voters to Beijing. We cover the tumultuous events in Washington D.C., where anti-Israel protests escalated in intensity, prompting security concerns. We provide a snapshot of the Iowa Caucuses, highlighting the d...
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