In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israeli intelligence officials announced they recently thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate senior leaders in Jerusalem, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, using an Israeli businessman recruited by Iranian operatives. An update on the fallout from Israel’s alleged covert attacks inside Lebanon this week, which Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah is calling an act of war. The U.S. announced a wave of new s...
Sep 20, 2024•23 min•Ep 515•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off with an update on Iran’s sprawling hacking operations, as we learn that their cyber operatives sent sensitive information stolen from the Trump campaign directly to officials in the Biden campaign earlier this summer in a brazen attempt to tip the scales of the U.S. presidential election. Then, an update out of Ukraine, where it appears Kyiv’s forces have dealt a major blow to Russia’s weapons stockpiles in a drone strike that...
Sep 19, 2024•13 min•Ep 514•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll kick things off with the fallout from Hezbollah’s exploding communication devices. The companies behind the technology are scrambling to distance themselves from the attack on the terrorist group, denying any involvement. Later, we’ll look at how these events in Lebanon come at the worst possible time for Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who’s in the Middle East this week, still holding out hope for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Plu...
Sep 19, 2024•22 min•Ep 513•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off with an update out of Lebanon, where thousands of walkie-talkies carried by Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants exploded across the country on Wednesday, in what appears to be a second wave of covert attacks against Hezbollah by Israel. Then, we’ll turn stateside, where the FBI has launched an investigation after election officials in some 15 states received suspicious packages, including one labeled, quote, "U.S. Traitor Elimi...
Sep 18, 2024•12 min•Ep 512•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Scores of Hezbollah terrorists were killed or wounded yesterday when their pagers suddenly exploded across Lebanon and Syria. We’ll break down what seems to be a highly sophisticated attack on the militant group. As the nation continues to reel from the latest attempt on President Trump's life, Senator Josh Hawley has released a report outlining whistleblower allegations regarding Secret Service failures during the Butler, Pennsylvania attack two m...
Sep 18, 2024•25 min•Ep 511•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start off with the war in Ukraine, where estimates show that deaths and injuries from the conflict on both sides have reached roughly one million, fueling concerns of an impending population crisis. Then, we’ll turn to a discouraging report that reveals democracy is backsliding across the globe, with 2023 seeing the largest decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in nearly 50 years. To listen to the show ad-free, become a pre...
Sep 17, 2024•16 min•Ep 510•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We kick off with a chilling update on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. New details reveal that the accused gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, hid in his sniper’s nest for nearly 12 hours before being spotted by the Secret Service. Next, we head to Israel, where the Israeli Defense Forces have been ordered to prepare for a potential military campaign in Lebanon. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warns that the window for a diplomatic solution with H...
Sep 17, 2024•20 min•Ep 509•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start with the latest developments on the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, including fresh details about the suspected would-be assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh. Then we’ll turn to Afghanistan, where the Taliban’s harsh new laws are crushing any remaining hopes Afghan women had for freedom. The latest restrictions include bans on public Quran recitation, speaking out, and even looking at men outside their families. T...
Sep 16, 2024•13 min•Ep 508•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A joint warning from the US and UK highlights concerns over the growing alliance between Tehran and Moscow. Reports suggest that Russia may be sharing nuclear secrets with Iran in exchange for Tehran's supply of ballistic missiles to aid Russia's efforts in Ukraine. Venezuela has detained three American citizens, accusing them of involvement in a CIA-backed plot to destabilize the country and assassinate President Maduro. New details have emerged f...
Sep 16, 2024•25 min•Ep 507•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin in Springfield, Ohio, where a small town has found itself at the heart of a national debate on immigration. Tens of thousands of largely Haitian immigrants have settled there, leaving local residents outraged. Art Arthur, Resident Fellow for Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins us to break down the situation. Then, we head to Venezuela, where Nicolas Maduro is tightening his grip on power, despite evidence that he lo...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Kremlin reacts to news that Western nations are planning to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles within Russia, expelling diplomats and threatening a broader conflict with NATO. A potential turning point in the Middle East: U.S. sources indicate a deal has been struck with Iraq, which could see American troops begin pulling out next year, with a full exit by 2026. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The...
Sep 13, 2024•13 min•Ep 505•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran is reportedly outsourcing their assassination and abduction operations to international criminal organizations, including the Hells Angels gang, narco-traffickers, and the Russian mafia. An elite Israel Defense Forces unit recently conducted a rare ground raid in Syria, destroying an underground precision missile factory linked to Iran and Hezbollah. An update out of Ukraine, where Russian artillery shelling killed three Red Cross workers on T...
Sep 13, 2024•23 min•Ep 504•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: More than a month after Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk region, Moscow appears to have launched a major counteroffensive to take back the territory. Israel’s defense minister has revealed a document from a top Hamas commander warning terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar that the group faces dire losses, and the remaining fighters are mentally broken. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visi...
Sep 12, 2024•12 min•Ep 503•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin in Springfield, Ohio, where a large influx of Haitian immigrants has sparked controversy. We’ll look beyond the headlines to examine what’s really happening in this small town and why it’s causing such a stir. Then, we turn to Israel, where negotiators have reportedly offered Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for the release of remaining hostages held by the terror group. Plus, South Africa is pushing to delay ...
Sep 12, 2024•24 min•Ep 502•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Biden administration appears to be preparing to loosen restrictions on Ukraine's use of western-supplied long range weapons inside Russian territory after reports emerged that Iran is now arming the Putin regime with a fresh stock of ballistic missiles. It appears Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is taking a page out of the playbook of Governor Ron DeSantis, recently outlining plans to bus migrants seeking asylum to Brussels in order to inc...
Sep 11, 2024•12 min•Ep 501•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The controversy surrounding the death of Aysenur Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American shot during a riot in the West Bank. The IDF now admits likely responsibility, leading to international outrage. A landmark EU report reveals that nearly two-thirds of the bloc’s defense equipment is imported, mainly from the U.S., raising concerns about Europe's reliance on foreign suppliers amid tensions with Russia. A closer look at joint naval drills between R...
Sep 11, 2024•22 min•Ep 500•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Moscow is reeling following a massive overnight drone attack by Ukraine, their largest attack on the Russian capital since the start of Putin’s war. An alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria appears to have struck a major research center linked to the Syrian military that has been tied to the production of chemical weapons. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember t...
Sep 10, 2024•11 min•Ep 499•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine Russia’s ongoing push in eastern Ukraine. While Ukrainian forces continue their offensive into the Russian region of Kursk, Russian troops are steadily advancing, creating an increasingly dire situation for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines. Following warnings from the CIA and MI6 about Russian sabotage efforts, Polish security forces have announced they’ve dismantled a covert sabotage group tied to Russia and Belarus, allegedly plot...
Sep 10, 2024•22 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Tensions are escalating in eastern Europe, as two members of NATO report that Russia violated their countries' airspace over the weekend with military drones purportedly meant for Ukraine. Reports have emerged that Putin’s friends in Iran have shipped hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to support Moscow’s war on Ukraine. We’ll discuss the reaction out of Kyiv, and what this development means for the future of the conflict. To liste...
Sep 09, 2024•11 min•Ep 497•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’re kicking off with a significant warning from two of the West’s top intelligence agencies. In a rare joint op-ed, the heads of the CIA and MI6 are sounding the alarm about what they’re calling Russia's 'reckless campaign of sabotage across Europe.' We’ll have the details. Next, we turn to Venezuela, where dictator Nicolás Maduro is intensifying his crackdown on political dissent. Opposition leaders are now on the run, seeking refuge in foreign ...
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Sep 08, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We start with the tragic news of six hostages killed in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. We'll explore what this means for the future of the conflict. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg will provide insight. Later, tensions in the South China Sea rise again as a Chinese coast guard vessel deliberately rams a Philippine ship. With the U.S. obligated to defend the Philippines, this incident pushes the U.S. and China closer t...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Western allies are offering Kyiv another major assist in military aid as Russia escalates its deadly bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Zelensky is warning, however, that without approval for long range strikes inside Russia, Ukraine remains significantly hampered. In the wake of the Biden administration’s crackdown on Russian entities for attempting to interfere in the US presidential election, we are learning more about the Putin regime’s vast influ...
Sep 06, 2024•13 min•Ep 493•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A shocking revelation from Israeli intelligence suggests the leader of Hamas is planning his escape from Gaza, with a report claiming the terror leader will try to use the Gaza-Egyptian border to smuggle himself and the remaining hostages to Iran. The Kremlin is threatening retaliation against American media following the Biden administration’s sweeping crackdown on Russian media executives for attempting to interfere in the US presidential electio...
Sep 06, 2024•24 min•Ep 492•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Cyber security experts are warning that North Korea is getting more creative in their attempts in infiltrate American companies, leveraging the post-COVID boom in remote work to access networks and steal intellectual property, netting hundreds of millions of dollars for the Kim regime. Germany is on edge after an 18-year-old Austrian gunman with Islamist ties was shot dead by authorities in Munich on Thursday after exchanging fire close to the Israe...
Sep 05, 2024•13 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Biden administration announced measures to counter Russia’s interference in the upcoming presidential election. The Justice Department unveils criminal charges, domain seizures, and sanctions to combat disinformation campaigns. The Philadelphi Corridor in Gaza remains a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire talks. I’ll break down why this narrow strip of land is crucial to the negotiations. Reports out of North Korea indicate that Kim Jong Un...
Sep 05, 2024•23 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: President Volodymyr Zelensky is overhauling his wartime government, ordering the biggest leadership reshuffle since the conflict began, as Russian forces attempt to break through Kyiv’s front lines in the east. With college back in session, anti-Israel protesters are once again wreaking havoc on their university campuses, vandalizing buildings, blocking entrances, and spewing pro-Hamas rhetoric. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member...
Sep 04, 2024•12 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Chinese government-backed trolls are ramping up their efforts to influence U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. By assuming fake identities on social media, they aim to sow division on hot-button issues like gun control and the Israel-Hamas war. Ukraine endured a devastating day as Russian missiles struck a military training facility, claiming the lives of at least 50 people. This marks one of the deadliest attacks since the war beg...
Sep 04, 2024•24 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A dramatic scene out of Turkey, where a mob of Turkish nationalists assaulted two US Marines on Monday as they chanted “Yankee go home” and accused America of crimes against Palestinians. An update out of Venezuela, where dictator Nicholas Maduro has ordered the arrest of his chief political rival as he deepens his crackdown on the opposition following the country’s widely disputed presidential election. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premi...
Sep 03, 2024•11 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll examine the turmoil gripping Israel, where the nation came to a standstill yesterday following a general strike called by the country’s largest trade union. This unrest comes amid renewed demands for a ceasefire after the tragic killing of six hostages by Hamas terrorists. Later, more bad news for Israel as the British Foreign Minister announces an immediate suspension of some arms exports, citing concerns that these weapons could be used to ...
Sep 03, 2024•24 min•Ep 486•Transcript available on Metacast 
