The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    More than a month after Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk region, Moscow appears to have launched a major counteroffensive to take back the territory. Israel’s defense minister has revealed a document from a top Hamas commander warning terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar that the group faces dire losses, and the remaining fighters are mentall...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin in Springfield, Ohio, where a large influx of Haitian immigrants has sparked controversy. We’ll look beyond the headlines to examine what’s really happening in this small town and why it’s causing such a stir. Then, we turn to Israel, where negotiators have reportedly offered Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    The Biden administration appears to be preparing to loosen restrictions on Ukraine's use of western-supplied long range weapons inside Russian territory after reports emerged that Iran is now arming the Putin regime with a fresh stock of ballistic missiles. It appears Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is taking a page out of the playbook of Gov...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   The controversy surrounding the death of Aysenur Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American shot during a riot in the West Bank. The IDF now admits likely responsibility, leading to international outrage. A landmark EU report reveals that nearly two-thirds of the bloc’s defense equipment is imported, mainly from the U.S., raising concerns about Europe's...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    Moscow is reeling following a massive overnight drone attack by Ukraine, their largest attack on the Russian capital since the start of Putin’s war. An alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria appears to have struck a major research center linked to the Syrian military that has been tied to the production of chemical weapons. To listen to the show ad-fre...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We examine Russia’s ongoing push in eastern Ukraine. While Ukrainian forces continue their offensive into the Russian region of Kursk, Russian troops are steadily advancing, creating an increasingly dire situation for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines. Following warnings from the CIA and MI6 about Russian sabotage efforts, Polish security force...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    Tensions are escalating in eastern Europe, as two members of NATO report that Russia violated their countries' airspace over the weekend with military drones purportedly meant for Ukraine. Reports have emerged that Putin’s friends in Iran have shipped hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to support Moscow’s war on Ukraine. We’ll dis...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’re kicking off with a significant warning from two of the West’s top intelligence agencies. In a rare joint op-ed, the heads of the CIA and MI6 are sounding the alarm about what they’re calling Russia's 'reckless campaign of sabotage across Europe.' We’ll have the details. Next, we turn to Venezuela, where dictator Nicolás Maduro is intensifying h...

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We start with the tragic news of six hostages killed in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. We'll explore what this means for the future of the conflict. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg will provide insight. Later, tensions in the South China Sea rise again as a Chinese coast guard vessel deliberately rams a Philippine ship....

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    Western allies are offering Kyiv another major assist in military aid as Russia escalates its deadly bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Zelensky is warning, however, that without approval for long range strikes inside Russia, Ukraine remains significantly hampered. In the wake of the Biden administration’s crackdown on Russian entities for attempting...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     A shocking revelation from Israeli intelligence suggests the leader of Hamas is planning his escape from Gaza, with a report claiming the terror leader will try to use the Gaza-Egyptian border to smuggle himself and the remaining hostages to Iran. The Kremlin is threatening retaliation against American media following the Biden administration’s s...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    Cyber security experts are warning that North Korea is getting more creative in their attempts in infiltrate American companies, leveraging the post-COVID boom in remote work to access networks and steal intellectual property, netting hundreds of millions of dollars for the Kim regime. Germany is on edge after an 18-year-old Austrian gunman with Is...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Biden administration announced measures to counter Russia’s interference in the upcoming presidential election. The Justice Department unveils criminal charges, domain seizures, and sanctions to combat disinformation campaigns. The Philadelphi Corridor in Gaza remains a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire talks. I’ll break down why this narro...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    President Volodymyr Zelensky is overhauling his wartime government, ordering the biggest leadership reshuffle since the conflict began, as Russian forces attempt to break through Kyiv’s front lines in the east. With college back in session, anti-Israel protesters are once again wreaking havoc on their university campuses, vandalizing buildings, blo...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Chinese government-backed trolls are ramping up their efforts to influence U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. By assuming fake identities on social media, they aim to sow division on hot-button issues like gun control and the Israel-Hamas war. Ukraine endured a devastating day as Russian missiles struck a military training facility,...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    A dramatic scene out of Turkey, where a mob of Turkish nationalists assaulted two US Marines on Monday as they chanted “Yankee go home” and accused America of crimes against Palestinians. An update out of Venezuela, where dictator Nicholas Maduro has ordered the arrest of his chief political rival as he deepens his crackdown on the opposition follo...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll examine the turmoil gripping Israel, where the nation came to a standstill yesterday following a general strike called by the country’s largest trade union. This unrest comes amid renewed demands for a ceasefire after the tragic killing of six hostages by Hamas terrorists. Later, more bad news for Israel as the British Foreign Minister announce...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    U.S. Central Command revealed Saturday that United States military and Iraqi security forces conducted a major raid on ISIS strongholds in Western Iraq in an operation on August 29th, killing 15 ISIS militants. China and the Philippines are trading accusations after a ship-to-ship collision on Saturday that has significantly inflamed tensions in th...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with tragic news out of Gaza, where the bodies of six hostages have been discovered in a tunnel beneath the city of Rafah. Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of several Americans still believed to be in Hamas custody, has been identified as one of the victims. Then, we turn to Ukraine, where Kyiv has launched its largest Kamikaze drone attack of the...

In this special edition of the President's Daily Brief, Mike Baker reveals his picks for the top 5 intelligence agencies around the world. Drawing from years of experience in the field, Mike provides an insider’s perspective on the strengths and capabilities of these elite organizations. From cutting-edge technology to covert operations, discover what makes these agencies the best of the best. To...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report Ukraine unveils two new domestically produced weapons, including a drone missile and a ballistic missile, both showing promising results. We'll get into the details with intelligence analyst and weapons expert Ryan McBeth. Israel launches its largest operation in the West Bank since the October 7th attacks, targeting key figures in Palestinian Islamic Ji...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    A violent Venezuelan gang known for human trafficking and money laundering is reportedly running wild in Colorado, storming apartment complexes with rifles and prompting fierce criticism about the capital’s status as a sanctuary city for illegal migrants. An update on Israel’s ongoing operations in the West Bank, where IDF forces have eliminated a...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A major development in Israel's ongoing operation in the West Bank, as Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirms the death of one of its top commanders, a man notorious for orchestrating deadly attacks, including a recent shooting that claimed the life of an Israeli civilian. Russia seizes over $100 million from Google, fueling its propaganda machine in sup...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that Israel may partially suspend their military operations against Hamas in Gaza to allow the distribution of the polio vaccine to young children in the enclave. We’ll have the latest out of Venezuela, where protesters are once again taking to the streets across the country over their disputed preside...