The President's Daily Brief

In this Special Edition of The President’s Daily Brief, Mike Baker breaks down the rise of the Houthis—from a rebel movement in Yemen to one of Iran’s most dangerous and disruptive proxy forces. Backed by Tehran, the Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, threatening global trade and U.S. interests. What do they want? How did they become such a major...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The Trump administration is deporting hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador using a rarely invoked law from 1798. Art Arthur from the Center for Immigration Studies joins us to explain the legal and political implications. The U.S. intensifies its strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, as President Trump vows to annihilate the group fo...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Kyiv and the Kremlin traded accusations on Friday of terrorism and deceit over the destruction of a Russian gas transit station near Ukraine’s border, in the latest sign that even a limited ceasefire between the two warring parties will be difficult to maintain despite the Trump administration’s optimism about peace. Later in the show, follow...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     First up, the Pentagon is considering a major shake-up in U.S. military command, prompting the Republican chairmen of the Senate and House Armed Services committees to issue a rare joint statement warning the Trump administration the move risks undermining American deterrence around the globe. Later in the show, amid talks of a partial ceasefire...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, China has unveiled their new "D-Day style" amphibious assault barges, an ominous sign regarding their potential plans to invade Taiwan. Later in the show, Israel unleashes a new wave of airstrikes overnight across Gaza following the collapse of their fragile ceasefire with Hamas, as the IDF prepares to ramp up ground operations in the battere...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:   • A grisly discovery in Mexico—volunteers searching for missing loved ones uncover what appears to be an extermination site used by drug cartels, complete with burned remains and underground cremation ovens. • The U.S. military launches another round of strikes on Houthi strongholds in Yemen, forcing Houthi leaders into hiding and cutting off commu...

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:   A high-stakes call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin—after 90 minutes of discussion, the two agreed to kick off negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. We break down what was said and what comes next. Yemen’s Houthi rebels refuse to back down in the Red Sea, despite U.S. airstrikes and pressure from Iran. How their defian...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, the ceasefire in Gaza collapsed Tuesday morning, as the Israel Defense Forces launched dozens of strikes throughout Gaza targeting Hamas leadership.  Later in the show, Lebanese and Syrian defense officials have agreed to a ceasefire following two days of deadly clashes along their borders. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium memb...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump speaks with Vladimir Putin today, pushing for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. But Russia isn’t budging—demanding “ironclad” guarantees that Ukraine will never join NATO as part of any deal. The U.S. ramps up airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis, keeping the pressure on the Iran-backed terror group as its sponsors in Tehran vow retaliation. Ve...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   • The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided missile destroyer to the southern border, an unusual move typically outside the Navy’s normal operations. Officials say it’s about protecting U.S. sovereignty and security, but what exactly is this warship expected to do? • Despite a court order, the Trump administration is proceeding with the deportation of hun...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   • The U.S. launched major airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen after the group vowed to resume attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. We break down the targets hit, the impact of the strikes, and how the Houthis are responding.   • A joint U.S.-Iraq operation took out a senior Islamic State leader responsible for funding and planning global...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: A major development in the war in Ukraine—Kyiv has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. But will Russia do the same? We break it all down with Fred Fleitz, former National Security Council Chief of Staff and Vice Chair of the America First Policy Institute's Center for American Security. Syria is on the brink once aga...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, China and Russia are coming to the aid of Iran, at least diplomatically, condemning the Trump administration’s attempts to pressure the Islamic regime into engaging in nuclear negotiations, and calling for an immediate lifting of what they called "illegal unilateral sanctions." Later in the show, negotiations to extend the ceasefire in Gaza h...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     First up, the White House has directed the Pentagon to draw up several options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama in order to achieve President Trump’s goal of "retaking" the Panama Canal. These plans reportedly range from partnering with local security forces to seizing the strategic trade route by force. Later in the show, neg...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, U.S. officials have arrived in Moscow to try and sell the Kremlin on a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is already pushing back on the proposal, saying it does not go far enough. Later in the show, as the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen once again threaten to resume attacks on Israeli vessels operat...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     First up, the trade war is now escalating worldwide, as Canada hits the U.S. with a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on steel and aluminum products, while the European Union vows to raise tariffs on up to $28 billion worth of U.S. goods. Later in the show, the Kremlin has issued their first response to a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukrain...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, President Donald Trump is coming to the aid of his chief political ally Elon Musk, threatening to label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism. Later in the show, the Kurdish-led militia that controls northeastern Syria has agreed to merge its military and civilian institutions with the new Islamist government in Damascus, m...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: The trade war with Canada escalates—President Trump slaps fresh tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario’s governor announces electricity surcharges for American customers. We’ll break down the latest developments and what this means for U.S.-Canada relations. A diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East—Israel and Lebanon are set to nego...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Ukraine has reportedly agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets today with senior Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. Later in the show, Elon Musk’s X came under a massive cyber-attack on Monday that disrupted service on the social media site for several hours. We’ll discuss the fallout...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Russian forces are using a dangerous new tactic—sneaking through gas pipelines to ambush Ukrainian troops from behind. We’ll break down what’s happening in Kursk and why Ukrainian forces could be at risk of encirclement. A major shake-up in Canada—Mark Carney is set to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister. The new leader...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, following President Trump’s sharp reversal of U.S. policies on Ukraine last week, European nations are now scrambling to find their own solutions to countering the aggression of Russia, with Germany and Poland eying a nuclear deterrent. Later in the show, the Hamas terrorist group has reportedly proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel t...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Syria is descending into its worst violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with fractured rebel factions and Assad loyalists locked in deadly clashes. We’ll break down the latest developments. A $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza is gaining support from European nations—despite strong pushback from the U.S. and Israel. A South Korean co...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Donald Trump lays down the gauntlet, demanding that Hamas release all remaining hostages or face the full force of Israeli military power. With ceasefire talks stalled, what happens next? Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us with his insight. Beijing fires back, warning that it’s ready for “any type of war” with the...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, President Donald Trump has made a personal appeal to Iran’s supreme leader to come to the negotiating table to strike a new nuclear deal, while also threatening military action if he refuses. Later in the show, we’ll discuss a major personnel culling that quietly began this week at the CIA, which intelligence officials warn could severely dam...