The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, with the recent deaths of Hassan Nasrallah and his successor Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah has appointed a new leader. We’ll reveal who this new chief is and explore what his leadership could mean for the direction of the terror group. Then, Iran has executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a California resident abducted during an international flight layover...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New insights into Israel’s strike on Iran reveal a significant blow to Iran’s missile production capabilities, marking a notable setback for Russia’s defense industry. We break down the details in today’s spotlight. Updates from Turkey’s bombing campaign in Iraq and Syria, as the Kurdistan Worker’s Party claims responsibility for a deadly attack near...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A major update on the attempted cyberattacks targeting the Trump and Harris campaigns by Chinese operatives, with new details on audio captured from a Trump advisor. A first-ever response from Pyongyang officials regarding reports that thousands of North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia to support President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukrai...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel strikes back: In response to Iran's October 1st missile assault, Israeli fighter jets have launched a major air campaign into Iranian territory, targeting key defense locations. We break down the targets and Israel’s strategic aims. China’s warning to the U.S.: Beijing has issued a stern statement following Washington’s approval of a significa...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We delve into a topic we don’t often cover on the PDB – U.S. domestic politics – with the 2024 election nearing. What foreign policy shifts could a new president bring? Former CIA analyst and co-host of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck Sexton, joins us to offer his insights on the impact of potential policy shifts. Chinese President Xi Jinping...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, we’ll have the latest on North Korea’s apparent entrance into the war in Ukraine, as leaked intercepts reveal that Russian soldiers have condemned the strategy and raised serious concerns about their ability to command the North Korean troops. Then, some breaking election news, as national security sources reveal that Chinese hackers tried to...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Fallout from the Pentagon's classified document leak leads Israel to delay its planned retaliation against Iran, after sensitive details of the operation were allegedly exposed. The U.S. government warns that North Korean troops will be “fair game,” as reports emerge that Pyongyang is sending 12,000 soldiers to Ukraine. A new attack on America’s voti...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, defense contractor Raytheon has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion dollars in restitution for engaging in a massive campaign to defraud the Department of Defense, as well as for accepting bribes from the Qatari government. Then, and update on yesterday’s terror attack in Turkey, as the Turkish Air Force retaliates with a wave of airstrikes...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     U.S. intelligence agencies are warning that Russia, China and Iran are escalating their efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, and are planning to stoke divisions and even violence following the vote to undermine confidence in American democracy. Later in the program, we’ll turn to Turkey, which was rocked Wednesday by a major terro...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, an update on the leak of classified intelligence detailing Israel's plans to strike Iran, as the White House denies reports they are investigating a Pentagon staffer linked to Iranian influence operations.  Then, Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a landmark summit for the BRICS bloc of developing economies in the east, a meeting he...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An update on Israel’s ongoing offensive in Lebanon, where the IDF’s regional commander claims victory over Hezbollah forces in every region they’ve operated. Federal prosecutors charge a senior Iranian military official and three others linked to Iran’s government with plotting to assassinate an Iranian American author on U.S. soil. The devastating t...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, we’ll discuss Israel’s campaign to degrade Hezbollah’s finances, as the IDF reveals that the terrorist organization is hiding half a billion dollars in gold and cash in a secret bunker beneath a major hospital in Beirut.  Then, South Korea may soon deploy military intelligence personnel inside Ukraine to monitor the activity of North Korean t...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: For nine months, Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the deadly October 7 attacks, evaded capture in Gaza’s vast tunnel network. Today, we reveal how Israeli forces finally flushed him out and the military tactics behind it. Israeli authorities arrest seven citizens for leaking military secrets to Iran, dismantling a spy ring that had been active for...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Israel has reportedly presented the White House with its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. We’ll discuss the proposal, which comes as President Biden's envoy makes a critical visit to Beirut to meet with Lebanese leaders. Then, Japan was forced to scramble fighter jets after a Chinese bomber and...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran’s proxies have escalated their efforts, launching a drone attack with the aim of assassinating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his home. We’ll dive into the details and what it could mean for regional stability. U.S. officials are investigating the unauthorized leak of classified intelligence regarding Israel’s planned strikes on Ir...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report We begin with the major development of Yahya Sinwar's death, the Hamas leader believed to have orchestrated the brutal October 7th attacks. Retired Senior CIA Operations Officer and Middle East expert Doug London joins us to discuss what this means for the conflict. Later, reports surface that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, the latest fallout from the death of Hamas leader and 7 October mastermind Yahya Sinwar, as Hamas vows to keep fighting and Iran warns the killing will only serve to strengthen their so-called “Axis of Resistance.” Then, the U.S. has hit Chinese and Russian entities with a slew of sanctions over their involvement in making and shipping attack...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     We’ll begin with the fallout from the death of Hamas leader and 7 October mastermind Yahya Sinwar, who was killed Wednesday by the IDF during a firefight in southern Gaza, dealing a decisive blow to the terror group. Later in the show, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pitching his “Victory Plan” to leaders of the European Union, though r...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   Beginning with breaking news out of the Middle East, Israeli officials confirmed that Hamas leader and 7 October mastermind Yahya Sinwar was killed Wednesday in a firefight with soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip. Then, an independent panel has issued a scathing report on the systemic failures of the U.S. Secret Service that led to the July 13 assa...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Breaking reports reveal that Israel has finalized its target list for a retaliatory strike against Iran, with the country’s defense minister vowing precise and deadly action. Updates on North Korea’s alleged involvement in the war in Ukraine, including reports of Pyongyang's forces deserting the frontlines shortly after arriving. China's massive mili...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, a disturbing new report reveals how a massive network of Hamas-affiliated officials and activists infiltrated Europe, leveraging charities and nonprofits to fundraise and lobby on behalf of the terrorist group. Then, Canada and India are having a major diplomatic rift after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expelled India’s top diplomat and five...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New details emerge about North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, with some sources suggesting that Pyongyang may have deployed up to 10,000 soldiers to the battlefield. The Biden administration reportedly delivers an ultimatum to Israel, threatening to withhold military aid unless humanitarian conditions in Gaza improve with...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, an update on our coverage of Israel’s looming retaliation against Iran. Leaks from the Biden administration suggest Israel will forgo hitting Iran’s oil sites and limit their retaliation to targeted strikes against Iranian military interests. Then, South Korea has fired warning shots at the North after the hermit kingdom blew up two cross-bor...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We're revisiting a critical story from yesterday about US troops being deployed to Israel. What does this signal? It could point to Israel preparing for an imminent response to Iran. A disturbing report from Russia—accusations are emerging that Russian forces have conducted the largest mass execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war since the start of t...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, an update on the deadly Hezbollah drone attack yesterday on northern Israel that left four IDF soldiers dead, as Israeli leaders vow a "forceful response." Then, China is escalating their harassment of Taiwan, threatening its leaders and encircling the island during provocative large-scale military drills on Monday. To listen to the show ad-f...