In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with reports that Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, was targeted in a cyberattack allegedly linked to Iran. This marks another Trump official in the crosshairs of the Islamic Republic. Later, France’s government collapses following a no-confidence vote against its Prime Minister—just weeks after the German government fell. What this means for the powerhouses of the European Union. Plus, in South Korea, opposition parties are...
Dec 05, 2024•21 min•Ep 628•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, U.S. intelligence officials are urging Americans to protect their private communications behind encrypted apps as they continue to grapple with the fallout from an unprecedented cyber-attack by Chinese operatives. Then, we’ll turn to Cuba, where the country’s national power grid has once again collapsed after their largest power plant failed, leaving millions in the dark. It comes as the country faces fuel shortages and an ongoing economic cr...
Dec 05, 2024•11 min•Ep 627•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An update on the fragile ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, which is already showing signs of strain just one week after being brokered. A report from Syria, where insurgents have captured four new towns as they advance toward the central city of Hama, with intense fighting continuing between rebels and government forces. Details on the U.S.'s latest $725 million military aid package to Ukraine, aimed at bolstering the nation’s defense as its ...
Dec 04, 2024•20 min•Ep 626•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Breaking news from the Far East: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is lifting his declared of martial law, averting what could have been a major constitutional crisis—but leaving his political future uncertain. Later in the show, President-elect Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Hamas, vowing there will be "hell to pay" if American hostages are not released before his inauguration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of Th...
Dec 03, 2024•11 min•Ep 625•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Updates from Syria, where government forces, bolstered by Russian airpower, are ramping up efforts to push back advancing rebel forces in the south. A looming trade war as President-elect Trump threatens BRICS nations with a 100% tariff for attempting to abandon the U.S. dollar. Disparate accounts from Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum about a phone call discussing efforts to halt migration through Mexico. And in today's Back of the Br...
Dec 03, 2024•21 min•Ep 624•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, after a long legal odyssey, President Joe Biden has granted his son Hunter Biden a full and unconditional presidential pardon, insulating him from facing justice for crimes dating back a decade. Then, an update on the intensifying fight in Syria, where Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have crossed into Syria to aid forces of the Assad regime, as they attempt to mount a counteroffensive against rebel groups who seized control of Aleppo last week....
Dec 02, 2024•14 min•Ep 623•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Major developments out of Syria as rebel forces seize control of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city, and continue their advance. We’ll explore what this means for Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia's role, and the future of the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces for the first time his willingness to cede territory to Russia to end the ongoing war. We’ll unpack his remarks and the potential implications. In Georgia’s capital,...
Dec 02, 2024•22 min•Ep 622•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Former President Donald Trump’s potential cabinet picks—how they could reshape U.S. policy on China. Author and expert Gordon Chang joins us for his analysis. A troubling development for America’s military abroad—three U.S. Air Force bases in the UK are experiencing drone intrusions. Retired U.S. Army Colonel John Mills weighs in on what it means for national security. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Bri...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Reports have surfaced that several of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats in recent weeks. We’ll break down what we know and what it could mean for national security and political stability. Later, Donald Trump has named retired US Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as a special peace envoy to Ukraine. We’ll explore General Kellogg’s background, his plan for the Ukraine conflict, and what this appointment si...
Nov 29, 2024•13 min•Ep 622•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, and Iran takes advantage of the situation to push its own agenda. Victims of the October 7 Hamas attack file a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit in California against a major cryptocurrency CEO, accusing the platform of financing terrorism. The Biden administration urges Ukraine to bolster its military by drafting more troops and lowering the conscription age to 18. And i...
Nov 29, 2024•25 min•Ep 621•Transcript available on Metacast Retired CIA officer Mike Baker explains what he’s thankful for on this Thanksgiving. 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 you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2024•5 min•Ep 620•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, with a ceasefire now in place in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, a newly isolated Hamas has reached out to Arab mediators to revive negotiations for their own truce with Israel in Gaza. Then, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s purge of the CCP’s armed forces is intensifying, with China’s defense minister becoming the latest high-profile official to come under investigation for alleged corruption. To listen to the show ad-free, become a prem...
Nov 27, 2024•14 min•Ep 619•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off in the Middle East, where in a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire deal that negotiators hope will bring a permanent end to the conflict after more than a year of fighting. Later, the Kremlin is engaged in another scheme to lure foreigners into fighting in the war in Ukraine, this time partnering with the Iranian-backed Houthis to traffic Yemeni citizens into Russia. Plus, ...
Nov 27, 2024•25 min•Ep 618•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President-elect Donald Trump declared his plans to enact sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China the day he takes office. We’ll discuss the implications of this looming trade war, and how global leaders are reacting to the news. Then, we turn to the Baltic, where a recent cargo plane crash in Lithuania is being investigated as a potential act of sabotage or “hybrid warfare.” To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of T...
Nov 26, 2024•13 min•Ep 617•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: A top NATO commander issues a stark warning for businesses to prepare for a “wartime scenario,” urging the West to secure its production lines against adversarial nations like Russia. New satellite imagery reveals North Korea ramping up production of short-range missiles for Russia, with components sourced from the West. A surprising cybersecurity risk: Chinese-made cranes used in U.S. ports—responsible for 80% of American container operations—may ...
Nov 26, 2024•23 min•Ep 616•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals Jerusalem’s support for a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah. Then, we turn to the U.K., where swarms of unidentified drones were spotted flying over three British airbases that house United States Air Force operations. We’ll discuss the mysterious sightings, and who may be behind the activity. To listen to the show ad-free, become a...
Nov 25, 2024•13 min•Ep 615•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An update on the situation for Ukrainian forces, who are facing mounting challenges as they lose territory in the Kursk region, signaling a faltering offensive into Russian territory. In Montreal, an anti-NATO protest escalated into a night of arson and rioting. In the Middle East, deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah persist, dashing hopes for a ceasefire between the two sides. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Scott Bessent, a pro-tariff...
Nov 25, 2024•22 min•Ep 614•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The latest developments in Ukraine, where advanced weapons are intensifying the conflict and raising fears of escalation. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies joins us to break it down. Sanctuary cities push back against the Trump administration's immigration policies, with hardliners like incoming border czar Tom Homan leading the charge. Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies offers her insight. To listen t...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Europe is divided over the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, with some, including the UK, indicating they could apprehend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot on their soil. Then, the Iranian regime has vowed to “substantially increase” their uranium enrichment program and install “new and advanced” centrifuges at their nuclear sites, after the United Nations nuclear wat...
Nov 22, 2024•14 min•Ep 613•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A foiled terrorist plot targeting the New York Stock Exchange. The FBI stopped a man who reportedly “expressed a desire to pursue martyrdom.” We’ll break down the details of this thwarted attack. Reports reveal that Iran is using its commercial sector to shield the development of ballistic missiles and drones, bypassing international sanctions. Texas offers close to 1,400 acres of land for constructing detention facilities for mass deportations, as...
Nov 22, 2024•23 min•Ep 612•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we start with another potential major escalation in the war in Ukraine, as Russia launches a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile for the first time since the war began. Then, the International Criminal Court, or ICC, has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging the pair have engaged in crimes against humanity linked to Israeli operations in Gaza. The mov...
Nov 22, 2024•13 min•Ep 611•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closes amid intelligence warnings of a potential Russian airstrike, as Ukrainian forces launch UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory. An update on the alleged sabotage of underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, with Denmark now monitoring a Chinese ship suspected of involvement. A major setback for U.S.-China relations as Beijing’s Defense Minister refuses to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. And in t...
Nov 21, 2024•23 min•Ep 610•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning about Ukraine’s fate should the incoming Trump administration cut aid to Kyiv, as President Joe Biden doubles down on military support, greenlighting the use of antipersonnel land mines to slow Russia’s advances on the battlefield. Then, an update on Iran’s nuclear program, as a confidential report reveals the regime has significantly increased its stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium...
Nov 20, 2024•12 min•Ep 609•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Allegations of sabotage against Moscow emerge as two undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea are cut, with European leaders accusing Russia of hybrid warfare. Newly uncovered documents reveal Germany’s armed forces are implementing a covert strategy called "Operation Deutschland," a detailed 1,000-page plan for large-scale conflict. American diplomats are in Lebanon as reports suggest Hezbollah has agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, pot...
Nov 20, 2024•21 min•Ep 608•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Ukraine has launched their first barrage of U.S.-made long range missiles into Russian territory after getting approval from the White House on Sunday, prompting Vladimir Putin to officially revise the Kremlin’s nuclear doctrine, significantly lowering the stated threshold for the possible use of nuclear weapons. Then, we turn stateside, where the Pentagon has failed their mandatory annual audit for the seventh year in a row, apparently unabl...
Nov 19, 2024•15 min•Ep 607•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Today marks 1,000 days since the war in Ukraine began—Europe’s most devastating conflict since World War II. We’ll examine the battlefield and growing fears of a larger conflict in Europe. North Korea’s deepening role in the Ukraine war, with reports that up to 100,000 North Korean troops may bolster Russia’s efforts. Hope for a ceasefire in Lebanon, as reports suggest the government has responded favorably to a U.S.-backed proposal to end the viol...
Nov 19, 2024•23 min•Ep 606•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Moscow reacts sharply to news that the Biden administration has approved Ukrainian forces to strike deep into Russian territory using American-made ballistic missiles. We’ll have the latest comments from the Kremlin. A week after being expelled by Qatar, Hamas leaders have found a new base of operations in Turkey. We’ll discuss what this move means for the region and international diplomacy. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of...
Nov 18, 2024•12 min•Ep 605•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A major development in Ukraine as President Joe Biden authorizes the use of U.S.-made long-range weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory. We’ll break down what this means for the war. Iran signals support for a ceasefire in Lebanon. What could this mean for regional stability? Donald Trump’s latest cabinet appointments point to a bold shift in American energy policy. We’ll discuss the implications. And in today’s Back of the Brief: The Pent...
Nov 18, 2024•24 min•Ep 604•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Donald Trump’s cabinet is taking shape less than two weeks after his victory over Kamala Harris. We’ll analyze his surprising picks for Secretaries of State and Defense with Retired Senior Military Intelligence Officer Lieutenant Colonel Tony Shaffer. Congress held a hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), where a former military intelligence officer declared, "We are not alone in the cosmos." National Security Analyst Brandon Weichert fro...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, in some embarrassing news for the mullahs in Iran, a bombshell report reveals that Israel managed to take out a secret Iranian nuclear research facility during their retaliation against the Islamic regime in late October. Then, we are learning that in the month leading up to the U.S. presidential election, Iranian officials gave written assurances to the Biden administration that they would not target Donald Trump for assassination. To listen...
Nov 16, 2024•15 min•Ep 603•Transcript available on Metacast 
