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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     The U.N.’s nuclear watchdog is sounding the alarm after discovering that Iran has accelerated their efforts over the last month to enrichment large quantities of uranium in pursuit of nuclear weapons. Houthi militants continue to escalate their attacks in the Red Sea, challenging the efforts of a multinational naval coalition aimed at safeguarding...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     The U.N. group in charge of humanitarian aid in Gaza is under fresh scrutiny as evidence mounts that Hamas is in direct control of the organization. Iran is threatening payback against Israel after the death of a senior IRGC officer in an alleged Israeli airstrike. Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been found in a remote Arctic prison...

In this episode of the PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We unpack a tense Christmas morning as US troops in Iraq faced a drone attack, prompting a forceful response against an Iraq-based militia. The latest in the tit-for-tat exchanges with Iranian-backed factions in the region.   Turning to the home front, we dive into the wave of major protests that swept through New York City and Washington DC. Pro-Pale...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We delve into the escalating conflict in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels intensify their attacks on commercial shipping, uncovering the story behind this formidable insurgent group.   A revealing report points to Iranian paramilitary forces actively supporting Houthi proxies in Yemen, raising questions about their influence and objectives.   North Kor...

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian general staff, revealed at a briefing on Thursday that Russia has established “comprehensive” defense cooperation with the North Korean regime, in the latest sign the belligerent powers are aligning their interests. As we head into the Christmas holiday, we bring you a message of forgiveness from the mother o...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Israeli officials send mixed signals on Gaza's future post-Hamas. We delve into the impact of these contradictory statements.   We cover the startling tactics of young Iranian women trained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, who are sending provocative photos to IDF members for intel.   After over a year of silence, US and Chinese military officer...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     A shadowy international criminal network has been unmasked for their role in the illegal procurement of U.S. technologies for the Iranian regime’s drone program. With the war in Ukraine raging for just under two years, we’ll take a look at the brutal conditions Ukrainian and Russian soldiers are facing on the front lines. Please remember to subscr...

In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief":   We start in Cairo where Hamas leaders are engaging with Egyptian intelligence to discuss a ceasefire and potentially release more hostages in the conflict with Israel.   The White House issues a stark warning that aid to Ukraine could run out by month's end, with congressional leaders expressing doubt over reaching a new funding agreement in 2023...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     The Colorado Supreme Court made a landmark ruling yesterday, disqualifying former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's ballots for the 2024 presidential election. The Ukrainian military has proposed a massive new mobilization of up to 500,000 citizens to aid their beleaguered ranks on the front lines, a sign that that Kyiv is deepl...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We examine the latest indications from Israel suggesting a readiness to halt hostilities, and uncover the alarming use of hospitals by Hamas as command centers.   A former Wagner group lieutenant colonel defects from Russia, exposing supposed Kremlin-ordered war crimes.   Finland fortifies its defense ties with the U.S., defying Putin's stark cauti...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     The U.S. border crisis is spiraling further out of hand as a fresh migrant surge stretches federal resources to the breaking point. We’ll look at the deteriorating situation and how border state governors are taking matters into their own hands. In the wake of escalating attacks by Houthi militants, the U.S. has announced the formation of a 10-nat...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We explore the significant shift in stance from Israel's most steadfast allies, pressuring the nation to end the initial phase of its military operations against Hamas and pivot to a strategy involving low-intensity warfare.   We dissect the escalating internal conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the country's top general's criticism of President Volo...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   We delve into the heart-wrenching incident in northern Gaza, where a grave mistake by the IDF resulted in the death of three Israelis who were trying to surrender. This tragic event has placed the Netanyahu government under renewed scrutiny, prompting calls for the resumption of hostage negotiations.   We explore the United States' forthcoming annou...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We discuss the intensification of hostilities in the Red Sea, with the U.S. and allies responding to drone attacks, signaling a potential shift toward a military response to the Houthi rebels.   We cover North Korea's latest provocation, as they test the waters with a new missile launch, escalating tensions in the region.   We delve into Russia's s...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     European leaders managed to bypass Hungary and voted to open membership talks with Ukraine to join the European Union, despite failing to reach an agreement on additional financial and military aid. Amid the ongoing territorial dispute in South America, the leaders of Venezuela and Guyana met at a neutral site on Thursday, signaling their intentio...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We start with the latest details on a major Hamas-linked terror attack foiled in Europe, showcasing the ongoing challenges in global security.   A bold statement from Vladimir Putin: no peace in Ukraine until Russia's objectives are achieved.   Tension escalates as South Korea dispatches fighter jets in response to Russian and Chinese aircraft ente...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     A showdown is brewing in Brussels today between Hungary and their fellow European Union members, as tensions mount over whether to grant additional emergency aid to Ukraine and allow them to begin proceedings to join the EU. Iran is threatening the U.S. over plans to establish an international maritime taskforce to protect shipping vessels in the...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   A New York Times report unveils a decades-long strategy by the Israeli government, allegedly supporting Hamas in Gaza through substantial cash payments.   Israel begins pumping seawater into the underground terror tunnels beneath Gaza.   South Korea's defense minister issues a dire warning to North Korea, following the abandonment of a pivotal 2018...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     A declassified U.S. intelligence report reveals that Russia has lost 87 percent of the ground troops that they began the war with, along with more than two-thirds of their armored tanks. It appears President Joe Biden is willing to make major concessions on border policy to Republicans in Congress in an effort to convince lawmakers to pass an emer...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We examine the emerging rift between the United States and Israel, with President Biden urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider his approach in Gaza amidst growing international concern.   Ukrainian President Zelensky engages in a crucial plea for financial support from the U.S., signaling a pivotal moment for Ukraine.   A new and dea...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  The Biden administration quietly bypassed a deadlocked Congress over the weekend to approve the sale of more than $100 million in tank ammunition to Israel for their war effort in Gaza. Harvard has announced that they will not fire their current president despite mounting criticism over her widely condemned testimony last week on antisemitism. Please...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   A deep dive into the recent report by Israeli physicians documenting Hamas' sexual violence on October 7th, and the UN's lackluster response.   Just as Vladimir Putin announcement a fifth presidential term, we learn of the mysterious disappearance of his chief critic.   A focus on the upcoming meeting between Guyana and Venezuela's leaders, and the...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to Washington this week in an increasingly desperate bid to convince American leaders to extended emergency aid to his war-torn country. There is growing alarm surrounding the diminished military stockpiles of our European allies, who have seen already sparse resources dry up in the face of Russi...

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We analyze Israel's planned timeline for military operations in the Gaza Strip amidst rising tensions.   Vladimir Putin positions himself for another presidential term, potentially extending his leadership in Russia until 2030.   Hunter Biden is hit with new federal charges stemming from a Justice Department tax probe.   And in our Back of the Brief...