The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering cutting tariffs on China "substantially," in the first real sign that the crippling trade war with the communist regime could soon de-escalate. Later in the show—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has poured cold water on a peace proposal from the Trump administration that would recognize R...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:   China’s rare earth export ban was meant to punish the U.S.—but it may be backfiring, as countries around the world rush to cut their dependence on Beijing.   The State Department unveils a major reorganization plan aimed at slashing bureaucracy and aligning with President Trump’s America First foreign policy.   Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   We'll begin with an alarming new weapons breakthrough out of China, where researchers for the communist regime recently tested a non-nuclear, hydrogen-based bomb. Later in the show—an update on the latest Signal chat scandal involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, as the White House blasts media reports that President Trump is looking to replac...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   China lashes out—Beijing has sanctioned multiple U.S. lawmakers and officials over what it calls “egregious behavior” on Hong Kong.   Hamas reportedly recruits 30,000 youths to replenish its militant ranks, including untrained minors.   The Trump administration floats a confidential peace deal to Ukraine that would recognize Crimea as Russian and b...

In this episode of The PDB Evening Edition:   We’ll start things off with the latest update on the diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, as the Trump administration says "very good progress" is being made, and Tehran says they are working on designing a new framework for a nuclear deal. Later in the show—U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is once again in hot water after fresh revelation...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   President Trump’s tariff strategy appears to be yielding results, with Japan, Indonesia, and others signaling trade deals that could open up massive markets to American exports.   Russia’s so-called Easter ceasefire proved hollow, as its military continued launching attacks across Ukraine despite Putin’s pledge.   A suspected terrorist long wanted...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Fallout from the U.S.-China tariff war intensifies. Chinese factories are idling, export orders are drying up, and both sides are starting to feel the strain. Preston Brashers from the Heritage Foundation joins us to break down the economic impact—and what might come next. Then we turn to Yemen, where strikes on Houthi rebels are threatening to reignite...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   We’ll start things off with China, as reports emerge that a satellite company with links to the CCP has been helping the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen target vessels in the Red Sea. Later in the show—Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. may walk away from peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine if significant progress is not made...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     We’ll start things off with new accusations from Ukrainian President Zelensky, who claims his nation has gathered intelligence that shows China is now supplying Russia with artillery and gunpowder—a major escalation of Beijing’s involvement in Moscow’s war effort. Later in the show—as the US and Iran once again head to the negotiating table this...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   President Trump has called off U.S. support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program.    Later in the show—Hamas isn’t just losing ground on the battlefield. The group is reportedly in financial freefall, struggling to pay its fighters as war costs mount.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   China signals a possible retreat in the trade war, saying it’s open to talks—but only if President Trump shows some “respect.”   Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, which included a pause in fighting and negotiations to disarm Gaza militants.   The U.S. and Iran are set to resume nuclear talks in Rome, but Tehran says uranium enrichme...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   China unleashes a new tactic in the ongoing tariff war, weaponizing TikTok to convince American consumers they're massively overpaying for luxury goods. We'll explain how viral videos are reshaping perceptions and why this strategy matters.   Later, the United States is reportedly preparing a major drawdown in Syria, potentially cutting troop number...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Fallout from Trump’s tariff blitz is hitting hard in China, where chip traders say business has all but collapsed.   Following weeks of U.S. airstrikes, Yemen’s government may be preparing a ground offensive against Houthi rebels.   France is rocked by coordinated attacks on its prisons, as gunmen torch vehicles and fire on facilities amid a crackd...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, the U.S.-China tariff war is taking another alarming turn, as China stops shipments of essential rare earth metals and magnets, imperiling U.S. industries reliant on Beijing’s minerals monopoly. Later in the show—we turn to the southern border, where according to new data from US Customs and Border Protection, illegal migrant crossings have p...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for another round of nuclear talks—but at the same time, top Iranian officials are now openly advocating for the development of a nuclear bomb.   Washington and Riyadh are on the verge of finalizing a nuclear cooperation deal, signaling a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambition...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Trouble is brewing at China’s biggest ports. With factories slowing and exports backing up, the pressure from President Trump’s new tariffs is starting to show. Russia marks Palm Sunday with a deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. At least 30 civilians are reported dead, underscoring President Putin’s continued defiance of peace efforts...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   The White House is easing off the gas in the trade war with China—at least for now. Smartphones, hard drives, and other electronics are getting a last-minute exemption from steep new tariffs.   American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face in Oman for the first time in years. The White House calls the meeting “constructive,” raising hopes for a...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   President Trump pulls back on tariffs—except when it comes to China. Gordon Chang joins us to explain what this economic clash means for the global economy—and why it could hurt China more than the United States.   On the battlefield, both Russia and Ukraine have launched fresh offensives, with fighting intensifying on multiple fronts. George Barros f...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, an update on the ongoing trade war, as China hits back at Trump’s massive 145 percent tariff by hiking rates on U.S. goods. But officials with the CCP also signaled it will likely be their last escalation, saying they will ignore any additional tariff increases by the US. Later in the show, a bombshell report reveals that Chinese officials ac...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     We’ll start things off with the global reaction to President Trump's surprise tariff pause, as the EU reverses course on economic retaliation, the White House inches closer to signing new trade agreements with more than a dozen countries, and an irate China vows to "fight to the end." Later in the show, ahead of nuclear talks between the U.S. and...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, tensions between America and China over the Panama Canal are heating up, as the U.S. inks a new defense and security pact with Panama, and China accuses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of "spreading rumors and sowing discord" in the region. Later in the show, a Russian-American ballerina who had been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump announces a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs. We’ll look at the reasons behind the reversal, and how the markets reacted to the news. Ukraine’s military chief confirms Russia’s spring offensive is underway, with heavy activity centered in the northeastern Sumy region. After slashing foreign aid, the Trump administration is now quiet...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Trump pumps the breaks on his global trade war, announcing a 90 day pause on most of his reciprocal tariffs. But he’s not granting China a reprieve, instead hiking their tariff to an eye-watering 125 percent. Later in the show, we are learning that the Biden administration allegedly concealed a congressionally mandated report revealing that s...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his military has captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in the Donetsk region—raising questions about Beijing’s role in the war.   A new report reveals that the CIA is reviewing its legal authority to kill foreign fentanyl traffickers overseas before the drugs reach the United States.   The T...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, as diplomatic talks over the war in Ukraine stall, Kyiv launches a fresh invasion into Russian territory, and Moscow prepares for a new spring offensive. Later in the show, a surprising update regarding Iran, as President Donald Trump says the U.S. is now engaging in direct talks with the Islamic regime over their nuclear program, with a majo...