The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We reflect on the 6-month anniversary of Hamas' assault in Israel, analyzing the turning point as the IDF concludes its active ground operation in Gaza and troops withdraw. A diplomatic storm unfolds as we discuss the bold move by Ecuadorian police entering Mexico’s embassy to detain a former Vice President, triggering international backlash and a di...

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Under enormous international pressure, punctuated by wavering U.S. support, Israel is taking steps to significantly increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as their government announces the initial findings of their investigation into the deadly strike on aid workers on Monday. The CIA has warned that an Iranian retaliation from the suspect...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll open with the ongoing controversy surrounding the deaths of 7 aid workers in Gaza, where the head of their organization is accusing Israel of intentionally targeting the aid convoy—a claim that Israel vehemently denies. Later, we’ll explore recent revelations from a U.S. State Department official about Russia's military rebound after suffering...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Israeli and U.S. military forces are boosting defenses and warning troops to brace for possible retaliation from Iran over Monday’s airstrikes on the regime’s consulate in Syria that killed several Iranian generals. As Iran hurls threats against Israel and the U.S., the Islamic regime is facing their own internal threats from Sunni Muslim militant...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with Vladimir Putin's continued efforts to pin the blame for the Moscow terror attack on Ukraine and the West, challenging the assertion by American officials who say they had forewarned Russia about the exact location targeted. We then pivot to a crucial conversation in NATO about taking a more direct role in the Ukraine conflict, which may...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Outnumbered by Russian forces and desperate for fresh recruits, Ukraine officially lowered the draft age on Wednesday in a highly controversial move. We'll have the latest out of Taiwan, which was tragically rocked on Wednesday morning by the strongest earthquake to hit the country in 25 years.  To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium memb...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A heartbreaking event in Gaza: Seven humanitarian workers are killed during an Israeli airstrike while providing meals to Palestinians. We break down what happened and what it means for international relations. Iran's vow for vengeance: Tehran promises retaliation against Israel after an airstrike takes out two elite members of the Islamic Revolution...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Military leaders in Kyiv are pressing the attack inside Russian territory, increasingly leveraging their AI-enabled drones to target Putin’s energy infrastructure despite U.S. concerns about escalation. Freedom of speech appears to be under attack in the U.K., as Scotland passes a controversial hate crime law that could put offenders away for up t...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A retired U.S. general issues a grim warning about ISIS threats following a deadly Moscow concert attack. Unrest in Israel: Thousands march against Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding his resignation. President Putin's new order: Russia to conscript 150,000 citizens amid military mobilization speculations. Chaos at the border: An El Paso judge respon...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     A bombshell investigation is shedding light for the first time on the mysterious Havana syndrome afflicting U.S. personnel since 2016, and it appears Russia is likely behind the covert attacks. Turkey saw a massive political sea change in local elections over the weekend, with the country’s main opposition dealing a major upset to President Erdoga...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     Israel is stepping up airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in Syria in an effort to disrupt the flow of Iranian weapons to regional proxy groups amid the war in Gaza. President Joe Biden is threatening Russia with repercussions for the ongoing imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Russia is lashing out at the west over...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Officials in the Biden administration have begun having preliminary conversations regarding how to maintain peace and order within Gaza when the Israel-Palestine war finally comes to an end, including establishing a Palestinian peacekeeping team. As the fight over Texas’s border continues to drag on in the courts, another Republican governor is di...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel voices strong objections to the US's stance on a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while Iran seems to be quite pleased with the outcome. We analyze what this means for international relations. An update on the turmoil in the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels defy expectations by attacking a Chinese vessel, breaking assurances...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     The fallout from the U.N.’s ceasefire resolution is intensifying as officials inside Israel claim the U.S. has turned their back on them, undermining their ability to ever fully destroy Hamas. This week marks the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia. We’ll have the latest on his imprisonment a...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     For the first time a former Israeli hostage is opening up about her 55 days in captivity, recalling routine beatings and sexual assault. We’ll have the harrowing details on her ordeal. While President Vladimir Putin continues to push a spurious Ukrainian connection to Friday’s terror attack, one of his key allies—Belarusian President Alexander Lu...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Mexico’s president recently warned that the flow of migrants across the U.S. southern border will continue unimpeded unless the U.S. bows to his demands, leading to accusations that the leader is engaging in diplomatic blackmail. We’ll discuss former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel’s unceremonious firing from NBC News just four days into her new job with...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     Israeli forces recently thwarted a massive Iranian smuggling operation aimed at getting advanced weaponry to Palestinians inside Israel, as Israel warns that the Islamic regime is trying to spark terrorism inside the West Bank. Russia has started supplying oil directly to North Korea in flagrant violation of U.N. sanctions, as the two powers furt...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     We’ll bring you the latest from the horrific scene in Baltimore, where a bridge collapsed into the river overnight after being hit by a large cargo ship, sending people and cars plunging into the water. The chief of the U.S. border patrol is sounding the alarm over the threat posed by illegal migrants, warning that the border crisis is creating op...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the United Nations' recent resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following the U.S.'s decision not to veto, signaling a widening gap between the Biden administration and Netanyahu's government. The program delves into Europe's heightened security measures, with France elevating its terror alert after the shocking massacre in Moscow...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     We’ll discuss the latest regarding the deadly ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow that claimed at least 137 lives, as four suspects appeared in court on Sunday showing clear signs of torture, and Russian officials criticized the U.S. for allegedly failing to pass on concrete intelligence before the attack. The beleaguered American aviation giant Boein...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We explore Russia's national heartache following a tragic terrorist attack in Moscow that claimed over 130 lives during a concert. With ISIS claiming responsibility, President Vladimir Putin suggests Ukrainian involvement. We cover the tense developments in Poland as Russian missiles encroach on their airspace, sending Polish armed forces into high a...

In this special weekend edition of The President's Daily Brief, Mike Slater and PDB host Mike Baker discuss a range of topics including Baker's relationship with podcast host Joe Rogan, the vulnerability of America's vital infrastructure, how to survive a zombie apocalypse, and a recent report of a Hezbollah terrorist caught at America's southern border. To listen to the show ad-free, become a pre...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     The U.N. Security Council failed to pass a U.S.-backed resolution on Friday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Russia and China stood in opposition. The Border Patrol’s union is tearing into the Biden administration after a chaotic scene in Texas that saw more than 100 migrants storm a border barrier, trampling agents as they tried...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Biden administration challenges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with a UN ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Escalating threats from Iran and its terror proxies pose risks to U.S. leaders and homeland security. Mexico opposes Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border security measures, planning legal action. American timeshare owners face new threats from M...