The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A fresh blow for President Vladimir Putin as the European Union extends sanctions against Russia, raising questions about cracks in the nation’s economy. Tragic news from the Middle East as Hamas announces the deaths of 8 hostages set for release under the ongoing ceasefire agreement. Reports indicate President Donald Trump is exploring an asylum deal with El Salvador that could allow the U.S. to deport migrants there—even if they’re not Salvadoran. And in today’s Back of the Brief: The President signs an Executive Order reinstating service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, fulfilling a key campaign promise. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the Trump administration claimed a victory over Colombia this weekend after forcing the country to backtrack on its refusal to accept deportation flights from the US. Then, as the White House granted Israel a ceasefire extension in Lebanon on Sunday, violence erupted between Israeli forces and protesters in southern Lebanon, resulting in at least 22 deaths and raising concerns over whether lasting stability in the region is possible. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Reports emerge of a fiery clash between President Trump and Denmark’s Prime Minister over Greenland, with Denmark in crisis mode as the President pushes hard for U.S. control of the Arctic island. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold, as President Trump pressures Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats a plan to, quote, "clean out" Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes office and announces a pause on nearly all foreign aid—making exceptions only for emergency funding to Israel and Egypt. And in today’s Back of the Brief: After five years, the CIA shifts its position on the origins of COVID-19, now supporting the lab leak theory as the most plausible explanation. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump begins his second term with sweeping actions on the southern border, including executive orders to restart the border wall and reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy. Mark Krikorian from the Center for Immigration Studies joins us to break it all down. In the national security realm, President Trump removes General Mark Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and revokes security clearances for 51 intelligence officials, signaling a major shake-up in Washington. Steve Yates from The Heritage Foundation joins us in unpacking the implications. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, tensions are once again flaring with Hezbollah, as Israeli leaders say they will not withdraw their troops from Lebanon by Sunday’s ceasefire deadline, throwing the future of the peace deal into question. Then, turning to Israel’s northeast, leaders in Jerusalem are signaling they intend to maintain their troop presence in a demilitarized buffer zone separating the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria, sparking concerns about a potential confrontation. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll kick things off in Europe, where threats to the continent's critical undersea cables are intensifying, as Britian warns that a Russian spy ship recently passed by the English coast for the second time in three months. Later in the show: Trump sets his sights on Iran, tapping Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to lead efforts to rein in Tehran’s expanding nuclear program, while suggesting he is open to brokering a new nuclear deal. Plus, Syria’s new rebel led government is reportedly incorporating Islamic law into their new administration, raising concerns about their commitment to protecting Syria’s many ethnic and religious minorities. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, an update on the devastating wildfires still burning in Los Angeles, as strong winds and bone-dry conditions fuel new blazes that are spreading rapidly. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll begin at the U.S. southern border, where President Donald Trump plans to deploy some 10,000 troops to fortify security and aid in the swift arrest and deportation of illegal crossers. Then, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog has issued a stark warning on Iran’s nuclear program, saying the mullah’s are “pressing the gas pedal” on enrichment in the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Donald Trump warns Vladimir Putin of massive tariffs and sanctions if no deal is reached to end the war in Ukraine. Russia faces a major blow in Syria as its 49-year port contract is terminated by the new government, losing a critical foothold in the region. President Trump announces The Stargate Project, a $500 billion initiative to revolutionize America's AI infrastructure over the next four years. And in today's Back of the Brief: Yemen's Houthi movement releases the crew of a cargo ship seized in November 2023. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll begin with President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown, as the U.S. Mexico border closes and mass deportations get underway. Then, we’ll turn to the war in Ukrainian, as President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on European allies to commit a minimum of 200,000 troops to serve as a peacekeeping contingent should Kyiv reach a peace agreement with Russia. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping removal of Biden appointees from his administration, starting with General Mark Milley, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He’s also revoked security clearances for dozens of former intelligence officials. A major shakeup in the Israeli Defense Forces as the Chief of Staff and the head of the Southern Command resign, citing failures leading to Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack. While the ceasefire holds in Gaza, the IDF has launched a significant counterterror operation in the West Bank expected to last several days. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Former President Biden faces backlash over one of his final acts—a pardon for a man convicted of killing two FBI agents, sparking outrage among law enforcement officials. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we'll discuss a Wall Street Journal report that details how, in the hours following the start of the cease-fire agreement with Israel, Hamas has quickly moved to reassert its control over the Gaza strip. Then, in a quick reversal of Biden policy, President Trump has returned the nation of Cuba to the list of state sponsors of terrorism. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The world reacts to Donald Trump’s inauguration, with Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulating him on Russian television and urging him to avoid starting World War Three. Yemen’s Houthi rebels announce a shift in strategy, declaring they will stop targeting international shipping and focus exclusively on Israeli-affiliated vessels in the Red Sea. Over 80 people have been killed in Colombia’s Catatumbo region during three days of escalating violence. We’ll bring you the latest details from South America. And in today’s Back of the Brief, President Trump orders U.S. troops to the southern border after designating the Tren de Aragua gang as a foreign terrorist organization. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to kick off his second term in office by signing as many as 100 executive orders within hours of taking office on Monday. Meanwhile, outgoing President Joe Biden used his final hours in office to issue a wave of controversial preemptive pardons. Then, Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire in Gaza, following the release of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity on Sunday. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Hamas, with the release of the first three hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. TikTok has gone offline in the United States, leaving users in limbo, as President Trump considers a 90-day extension to bring the platform back. Tom Homan, the incoming "border czar," reevaluates immigration raids in major cities like Chicago and New York following media leaks. And in today’s Back of the Brief, a senior Taliban official publicly challenges the group’s harsh policies toward women, offering a rare moment of dissent and hope. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A major breakthrough in the Middle East as Israel and Hamas strike a deal to halt the fighting in Gaza. We’ll discuss the agreement, including the planned release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, with Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. President Trump’s recent remarks about Greenland are sparking debate over America’s role in the Arctic. With rivals expanding their influence, is the U.S. losing ground? Brendon Weichert, author and National Security Analyst at The National Interest, joins us to break it down. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, as momentum builds behind finalizing the breakthrough ceasefire agreement in Gaza, advisors to President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly warned Israel not to let their fragile truce with Hezbollah in Lebanon collapse. Then, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday upholding the law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok by Sunday or face a ban. President Joe Biden has already said he won’t enforce the ban, leaving the fate of the popular app in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Senate confirmation hearings in Washington, D.C., reveal insights into President Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda for the next four years. A clandestine Israeli operation involving explosive-laden centrifuges disrupts Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Cuba begins releasing prisoners following President Joe Biden's plans to delist the communist nation as a state sponsor of terrorism. And in today’s Back of the Brief, President Trump considers an executive order that could save TikTok from a looming ban. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, it appears the breakthrough ceasefire deal reached yesterday between Israel and Hamas is already at risk, as Israeli leaders delay a vote on the draft agreement, accusing Hamas of making last-minute demands that go back on their promises. Then, the Putin regime is facing blowback from their allies in New Delhi over their schemes to recruit young Indian men to fight on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll begin in the Middle East, where after 15-months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and see the phased release of the hostages still being held in the battered enclave. Later in the show, an update on the Putin regime’s shadow war against the west, as Poland’s prime minister accuses Russia of planning terror attacks targeting global airlines. Plus, outgoing President Joe Biden stuns both Republicans and Democrats by lifting Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, we’ll have an update on the devastating wildfires burning around Los Angeles, as powerful winds returned Wednesday, jeopardizing efforts to contain the blazes. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Today, we’ll begin in South Korea, where impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested as the fallout continues from his shock martial law decree last month. Then, we’ll continue our coverage of the security preparations going into President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, particularly in light of a threat assessment warning about the myriad risks facing the event, including from Iran. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ongoing talks between Paris and Kyiv could see French troops deployed to Ukraine, even as the war with Russia continues. NATO announces a new mission to safeguard undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, following incidents raising fears of Russian sabotage and espionage. The latest TikTok drama, as Chinese officials consider a potential deal for Elon Musk to acquire the app's U.S. operations if it can't avoid a ban. And in today’s Back of the Brief, new security concerns at the U.S. border after a Russian mercenary was arrested near Roma, Texas, carrying two passports, a drone, and $4,000 after illegally entering the country. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll have the latest on the elusive ceasefire in Gaza, as reports indicate that a tentative agreement between Israel and Hamas is imminent after more than 15 months of fighting. Then, we’ll have a preview of the preparations being made to secure our nation’s capital for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, which is expected to draw more than 250,000 visitors. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The growing partnership between Russia and Iran, as the Islamic Republic engages in secret talks with Moscow to advance its nuclear ambitions. China's construction of five specialized amphibious assault barges and what analysts say about their potential use in a conflict over Taiwan. Optimism for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, with Israeli officials revealing key details of a deal under consideration. And in today’s Back of the Brief: The latest from Los Angeles, where wildfires rage, the death toll rises, and authorities contend with growing challenges from looters. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an update out of Iran, where the Islamic regime recently released footage of so-called underground “missile cities” and claimed they are ramping up weapons production as they prepare for the imminent return of Donald Trump to the White House. Then, we’ll have the latest on the elusive ceasefire in Gaza, as mediators report a potential breakthrough in negotiations that could see a deal finalized as early as this week. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin in Russia, where the diary of a dead North Korean soldier reveals the grim conditions faced by Pyongyang's troops on the front lines of Russia's war against Ukraine. Then, we explore the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza, with reports that Israelis were surprised by Hamas's newfound flexibility in hostage negotiations. Plus, an update on Trump’s pursuit of Greenland, as Denmark reportedly reaches out to his team, signaling openness to enhancing security on the island or increasing the U.S. military presence there. And in today’s Back of the Brief: the latest from Los Angeles, where wildfires have burned for seven days, with the death toll continuing to climb. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of The President’s Daily Brief, Mike Baker announces an exciting journey to the Middle East, where he’ll be trekking through the Arabian desert on camelback for the next few weeks. But don’t worry—the Brief isn’t taking a break. Mike Slater will be stepping in as your guest host, bringing you the same sharp analysis and global insights you’ve come to expect. Tune in to hear more about Baker’s adventure and what’s ahead for The Brief! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We begin with a surprising counter-offensive by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, targeting critical supply lines and catching Moscow off guard. George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins us to break it all down. Then, we turn to the escalating political crisis in South Korea, where the nation’s impeached President has been barricaded in the presidential residence, defying arrest attempts amid allegations of insurrection following a brief declaration of martial law. Retired U.S. Army Colonel John Mills shares his insights into the unfolding situation. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll continue our coverage of the historic wildfires tearing through Los Angeles, as a weekend of calmer winds give residents their first glimmer of hope. Then, President-elect Donald Trump announced that a meeting is being set up between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A top Iranian General accuses Russia of betrayal, alleging their jets bombed empty deserts while claiming strikes on Syrian rebels. The U.S. Military launches its first strikes of the year against Houthi targets in Yemen, focusing on an underground weapons storage facility. In Venezuela, opposition leaders rally for mass protests as Nicolás Maduro prepares for his third-term inauguration. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Mexico’s President pushes back against President Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll begin with an update on the devastating fires in Los Angeles, where firefighters are battling to contain massive blazes tearing through the city. Then, we’ll examine reports that Israeli government and security officials have been holding covert talks about the future of Syria, including an initiative for an international summit to break Syria up into different administrative divisions. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll begin with an update on President-elect Donald Trump’s bombshell press conference on Tuesday, as world leaders react to his threats of American expansion through economic coercion and, potentially, military force. Later in the show, Russia’s troop losses in Ukraine just passed another grizzly milestone, as experts warn that Russia faces a “demographic timebomb” that could lead to a devastating population collapse. Plus, Iran, catastrophically weakened by their proxy war on Israel, is reportedly rushing to recoup 25 million barrels of oil from China before Donald Trump returns to office and tightens sanctions on their energy exports. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, the Israeli military said on Wednesday that IDF forces have recovered the body of a hostage taken from Israel during the 7 October attacks, as well as another set of remains that may belong to the man’s captive son. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President-elect Donald Trump gave a wild press conference on Tuesday where he spoke about his intent to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, saying he would not rule out using military force to seize the territories. We’ll discuss the strategic importance of both areas, and why Trump is so focused on bringing them under American control. Then, multiple wildfires, fanned by hurricane force winds that show no signs of letting up, are tearing through Los Angeles County, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate as their homes get engulfed by the inferno. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin in Syria, where the nation struggles to return to normalcy as Iran largely withdraws—marking a major setback for Tehran’s regional ambitions. Later, trouble for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose approval ratings have plummeted to their lowest point since the Russian invasion began, fueling growing doubts among Ukrainians. Plus, the latest from South Korea, where rival government forces face off outside the presidential compound as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol remains inside—refusing to comply with detention and search warrants. And finally, in today’s Back of the Brief, a new UN report reveals a sharp rise in executions in Iran last year, including about 40 in just one week in December. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll look at Donald Trump’s plans for the Iranian regime, as Israeli officials say they are confidant the president-elect will back an IDF strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, or even mount his own preemptive strike when he returns to office. Then, the Biden administration has announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay military prison to Oman for resettlement, including two prisoners who served as bodyguards for Osama bin Laden. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Major news from Canada as Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Prime Minister after nearly a decade in office. Updates from the Middle East: Israel negotiates a ceasefire with Hamas but warns its truce with Hezbollah may collapse. President Biden takes last-minute executive action, banning new drilling and oil and gas development across over 625 million acres of U.S. waters. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns about Russia potentially transferring advanced technology to North Korea in his final days in office. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an update on the ISIS-inspired New Orleans terror attack, as the FBI releases video recordings from the killer that show him surveying the site of the attack some two months before his murderous rampage. Then, we’ll turn to North Korea, where Kim Jong Un is kicking off the new year with a test of an intermediate-range ballistic missile with suspected hypersonic capabilities. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Reports of a surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region following months of pressure from Russian and North Korean forces. More undersea sabotage: a telecommunications cable off Taiwan’s coast has been damaged, just days after similar accusations against Russia in the Baltic Sea. An update from Haiti, where international forces are working to maintain order as gangs attack the nation’s already struggling healthcare sector. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Hospitals in China are overwhelmed with patients suffering from respiratory illnesses, raising fears of a potential epidemic. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We begin with a deadly New Year's Day, where two separate incidents over 1,700 miles apart have raised alarm about potential terrorism on U.S. soil. Retired FBI senior agent Kurt Pipel shares his expert analysis on these attacks and the investigations that are underway. Later, we delve into Xi Jinping's New Year's message, where he addressed China's economic hurdles and reinforced his aggressive stance on Taiwan. Author and China expert Gordon Chang joins us to unpack what this could mean for Beijing's strategy in 2025. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We start with the shocking revelations about Matthew Alan Livelsberger, the man behind Wednesday’s Cybertruck bombing outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. What investigators have uncovered so far. Then, reports of a mass desertion from a western-trained Ukrainian brigade. Hundreds of soldiers reportedly went AWOL before seeing combat. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll begin with an update on the ISIS inspired terror attack in New Orleans, as details emerge regarding the background and potential motivations of the U.S. Army veteran turned terrorist who killed 14 and injured more than 30 in the New Year’s day rampage. Later in the show, Russia’s last major gas pipeline to Europe has been officially shut down, marking an end to Moscow’s decades long energy dominance over the continent. Plus, Israel has revealed that more than 100 members of their special forces executed a daring covert raid in Syria back in September that destroyed an underground missile factory funded by Iran. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, three terrorists who helped orchestrate the 9/11 attacks may avoid the death penalty, after a military appeals court ruled that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not rescind controversial plea deals made over the summer. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin with the tragic New Year’s day terror attack in New Orleans, where a U.S. Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from a pickup truck drove through a crowd of revelers, killing 14 and injuring 30. Then, we’ll turn to another potential act of terror in Las Vegas, where a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year’s day, killing one and injuring seven. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, we'll have a preview of the domestic challenges facing Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in 2025, namely Russia’s floundering economy, which is teetering on the brink as the Kremlin continues to pour resources into their war on Ukraine. Later in the show, we’ll unpack Chinese President Xi Jinping’s annual New Year's address, in which he attempted to shore up confidence regarding Beijing’s struggling economy, while warning that no one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan. Plus, an update on the violent Tren de Aragua gang, as the group escalates attacks on U.S. border crossings in Texas in an effort to embed more members in the US before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, Israeli spies who infiltrated deep into Hezbollah’s terror network over the past year reveal some intimate details regarding the group’s former leaders, including a top commander's plans to marry his four mistresses. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, state-backed Chinese hackers have executed another major breach of sensitive U.S. networks, this time stealing a trove of documents from the U.S. Treasury Department. Then, we’ll look at the latest crackdown by the Taliban on woman in Afghanistan, part of their intensifying campaign to erase women from public life under their system of "gender apartheid." 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Kremlin has reportedly shot down key parts of a peace deal proposed by Donald Trump and his incoming administration. We’ll break down the details. In Gaza, hopes for a ceasefire and hostage deal have seemingly collapsed. Plus, Israel, for the first time, admits its role in the assassination of Hamas chief Ismael Haniyeh. And in today’s Back of the Brief: The return of Little Rocket Man! North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has announced plans to adopt strict anti-U.S. measures ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, senior NATO officials have issued a stark warning about the growing threat posed by the Kremlin’s “shadow war” against Ukraine’s western allies, which they say risks triggering a wider conflict. Then, Syria’s de facto leader announces it could be years before elections are held, dashing hopes for democracy in the war-torn nation. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash prompts an apparent apology from Russian President Vladimir Putin—though he stops short of taking responsibility. Reports from Western Russia suggest North Korean troops are being deployed in human wave attacks, leading to mounting casualties on the battlefield. Escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Pakistani airstrikes spur Taliban retaliation, resulting in casualties on both sides. And in today’s Back of the Brief: former President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100. We’ll take a look back at America’s 39th Commander-in-Chief. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The Biden administration pledges a surge of weapons to Ukraine, doubling down on support as a new administration prepares to take over. Retired U.S. Army General Ben Hodges joins us to discuss the implications for Ukraine's fight and America's strategic role in the conflict. A deep dive into the deadly pipeline of fentanyl—tracing its path from China to Mexico to U.S. streets—and how it became the nation’s top killer. We’ll speak with Dr. Robert Marbut, producer of Fentanyl: Death Incorporated, to explore why this epidemic has escalated into a national security threat. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll begin today with a potential act of sabotage by Moscow, as Finland seizes a Russian oil tanker suspected of severing undersea power and data cables on Christmas Day. Then, South Korea’s government descends further into chaos, as their parliament impeaches the current acting president, just two weeks after suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers over his highly controversial martial law declaration. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, with Iran’s Axis of Resistance in tatters across the Middle East, Israel is intensifying their focus on the Houthi militants of Yemen, unleashing their largest strikes against the terror group in more than a year of fighting on Thursday. Later in the show, following Vladimir Putin’s brutal Christmas Day attacks across Ukraine, President Joe Biden is pledging to use his final days in office to accelerate the delivery of critical weapons systems to the war-torn nation. Plus, an update out of Syria, where rebel leaders just launched a major security crackdown after loyalists of the deposed Assad regime killed 14 interior ministry troops in an ambush on Tuesday. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, despite suffering massive personnel losses on the battlefields of Ukraine, North Korean despot Kim Jong Un is reportedly preparing to double down on his military support of Russia’s Putin regime. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices