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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We kick off by unpacking newly uncovered secret documents that reveal details about the planning behind the October 7th attacks and Hamas's attempts to convince its key backer, Iran, to join the deadly assault. We’ll cover the mysterious swarms of unidentified drones buzzing over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, with officials unsure if they’re co...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We'll begin with the latest from the Middle East, as Israel expands its offensive in southern Lebanon while Iran-backed Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa for the first time since the war began. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges will join us to share his insights on the growing conflict and its broader implications for the region and the world. Later in the s...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   We’ll begin with the ongoing internal turmoil gripping Iran, as reports emerge that the head of the IRGC’s elite Quds Force has been detained over suspicions of involvement in Israel’s infiltration of Hezbollah. Then, Russian President Vladimir Putin is cementing Moscow’s close military and economic ties with Iran, meeting with the Islamic regime’s...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     We'll start things off in the Middle East, where leaders from the Gulf states are lobbying the Biden administration to prevent Israel from striking Iranian oil sites, fearing such a retaliation will open up their own oil facilities to attacks by Iranian proxies. Later in the program, the Biden administration is looking to leverage Israel’s succes...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   We’ll begin with Gaza, where support for Hamas is eroding as frustrations mount among the civilian population over the terrorist group's handling of the war. Then, an update on Hurricane Milton, as the monster storm makes landfall along Florida’s Gulf coast. While the impact was destructive, it appears the state avoided the predicted worst-case scen...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An earthquake in Northern Iran has sparked speculation of an underground nuclear test by the Islamic Republic, but CIA Director William Burns is dismissing those claims. Later in the program, we’ll turn to northern Lebanon, where the discovery of a tunnel into Israel is raising questions about the extent of Hezbollah’s underground network. Plus, Ukra...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   As Israel continues to expand ground operations aimed at degrading Hezbollah in Lebanon, the United Nations is lashing out at the Israeli government over the IDF’s proximity to an international peacekeeping force. Authorities in the US have charged an Afghan national living in Oklahoma with plotting to carry out a terrorist attack on election day on...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     We’ll begin with a stark warning from the head of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency, who said Russia and Iran are working overtime to sow mayhem across Europe through sabotage missions and attacks on dissidents. The intelligence chief also cautioned that a resurgent al Qaeda and Islamic State pose a growing terrorism threat to the continent. Late...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Israel has expanded ground operations into southwest Lebanon as airstrikes kill another senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Plus, a battered Hezbollah signals their potential support for a ceasefire. Then, an update on Hurricane Milton, which has rapidly intensified into a one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Gulf as it barr...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with Israel’s aggressive assault on Hezbollah, wiping out 50% of its missile stock through airstrikes and ground incursions in southern Lebanon. Despite this success, Hezbollah still poses a major threat. We’ll explore what remains of its deadly arsenal. Later, Ukraine targets the Russian economy with major strikes on oil depot...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, we’ll have the latest out of the Middle East, as Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah escalates their rocket attacks on Israeli cities, and speculations mount over the fate of the potential successor to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.  Then, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so called ‘Merchant of Death’ is getting...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas's deadly terror rampage across southern Israel. We revisit that fateful day and examine how the situation has evolved over the past year. Later in the program, we dive into a new Reuters investigation exposing Tehran's campaign of targeted hits and kidnappings in the West—33 assassination or abduction att...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We kick off with the dramatic escalation between Iran and Israel. After Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israeli targets, the possibility of a full-scale war looms large. Simone Ledeen, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, joins us to break it all down. Next, we take a deep dive into Israel’s invasion of southern Leban...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   We'll begin with Israel’s ongoing operations inside Lebanon, where reports indicate the likely successor to deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah may have been taken out in a massive airstrike.  Then, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants have reengaged in their campaign of terror in the Red Sea, prompting the US and UK to hit Houthi strongholds...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As the world watches for Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage this week, we examine Israel’s potential move to target Iran's nuclear program—and why it may be their most likely course of action. NATO fighter jets were scrambled in response to a Russian drone attack near Ukraine’s Odesa region, close to the Romanian border. We’ll discuss this e...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, several updates out of the Middle East, where Israel has stepped up their targeting of Iranian interests in Syria, as fighting inside Lebanon intensifies between Hezbollah and the IDF. We are also learning that the right-hand man of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Then, we’ll look at a troubling report from the I...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     A look inside the Iranian regime, which has been left in a state of paranoia over possible infiltration of senior government ranks following Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last Friday. As fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving to bolster his military’s ranks, ordering a new wave...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, following Iran’s unprecedented missile attack on Israel, leaders in Jerusalem are preparing for a, quote, “significant retaliation.” We’ll break down the latest deliberations, and what options Israel is considering. Then, an update from the battlefields of Ukraine, where Kyiv has lost control of a major city in the eastern Donetsk region as R...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran launches a major missile barrage against Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. We’ll break down the details of the attack and explore Israel’s possible responses. A deadly terror attack strikes the city of Jaffa, where gunmen killed six and injured nine. We’ll provide updates and discuss the broader impli...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Iran launched a massive wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday just hours after the Biden administration had warned that an attack from the Islamic regime was "imminent." Then, we’ll have the latest on the developing situation out of northern Israel, as the IDF officially launches a limited ground invasion of Lebanon. To listen to the show ad-...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with how Israeli intelligence spent years infiltrating Hezbollah, leading to the group's recent devastating losses, including the death of their leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Then, we assess Hezbollah’s next steps and examine potential candidates to replace Nasrallah as Secretary General. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has wrapped up his...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, Israeli special forces have begun launching limited covert raids into Lebanon to probe Hezbollah’s capabilities, as the IDF prepares for an imminent ground invasion across their northern border.   Then, as operations continue in Lebanon, Israel is also setting their sights on the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen, hitting the terror gr...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has reportedly been recovered, days after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike. We’ll break down how the IDF successfully targeted and eliminated the terror leader in a bunker 60 feet underground in Beirut. We’ll examine Iran’s response to the death of their top proxy leader, including threats of revenge...

In this PDB Special Bulletin, Mike reports on the death of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah. 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.    Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The PDB Personnel File of Xi Jinping. We take a deep dive into the life of Chinese President Xi Jinping, exploring his early years, personal challenges, and the political landscape that shaped his rise to power. From his father's influence to his consolidation of authority within the Communist Party, discover the key moments that made Xi one of the m...