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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: American troops are back in the jungle. For the first time in decades, U.S. forces are training in Panama's dense terrain—reviving an old Cold War battleground known as “Green Hell,” and signaling a new chapter in Washington's focus on Latin America. He was once an al-Qaeda terrorist. Now, he's walking the halls of the White House. Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Donald Trump in a historic first. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting ⁠https://PDBPremium.com⁠. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Impress your friends and family. go to https://GOLDBELLY.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code PDB. BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com  Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The case of the Nord Stream pipeline bombing may finally be solved. The undersea gas line was once a vital link between Russia and Europe—but instead of uniting the continent, the investigation is tearing it apart. The U.S. government shutdown is having real consequences for America's allies. Over $5 billion in weapons sales to NATO partners and Ukraine are now frozen, putting key defense deals in jeopardy. European nations are deploying anti-drone units to Belgium after a swarm of drones was spotted over a nuclear power plant—raising new fears of Russian hybrid warfare. And in today's Back of the Brief—Japan's military is dealing with an unexpected threat. Not from Beijing or Pyongyang, but from bears. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Impress your friends and family. go to https://GOLDBELLY.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code PDB. BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com  Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran may be gearing up for Round Two. New reports suggest Tehran is preparing to unleash 2,000 missiles at once in a future strike on Israel—but experts say the real bottleneck isn't the missile stockpile, it's the launchers. Later in the show—the nation's longest-ever government shutdown could be nearing its end, after a group of moderate Democrats broke ranks with their party's leadership. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com  Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/BRIEF and use promo code BRIEF at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The latest sign that Washington may be gearing up for something big south of the border. Satellite imagery shows one of America's most formidable attack aircraft—the AC-130J Ghostrider—has been deployed to the region. The Kremlin is pushing back on reports that Vladimir Putin has sidelined his long-time foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, after a failed attempt to organize a Trump summit. Another mystery in the skies over Europe. Flights were halted again after another drone sighting near one of Belgium's busiest airports, raising new concerns about airspace security. And in today's Back of the Brief—North Korea is rattling sabers again, threatening “offensive action” after a U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea just a day after its latest missile launch. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com  Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/BRIEF and use promocode BRIEF at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States is pushing a plan at the United Nations to deploy a new international security force in Gaza. Former U.K. Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown joins us to assess whether such a mission could succeed. Later, artificial intelligence is becoming the newest front in the battle for America's future. Former CIA officer Adam Hardage explains how A.I. is reshaping influence, perception, and education—and what it will take to raise independent thinkers in the digital age. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb  Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase.  True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—U.S. and Israeli officials say they've foiled an Iranian plot to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico. It's just the latest episode in Iran's shadow war on the west, one that now stretches across the globe. Later in the show—The Kremlin's war machine is running low on soldiers — and now it's looking to Africa to fill the gaps. We'll examine reports that more than a thousand African fighters are on the frontlines in Ukraine, and what it says about Russia's growing desperation. 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 Rugiet: Ready to give Rugiet a try? Get 15% off your first order by going tohttp://rugiet.com/PDB and using code PDB. Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at Rugiet.com. Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First—a UK intelligence report is detailing the staggering losses Russia's military has suffered in Ukraine, putting the number of casualties at more than 1.1 million. But Putin's bloody war of attrition continues, as his forces move closer to capturing the battered city of Pokrovsk. Later in the show—In a major test of the Gaza ceasefire deal, the Trump administration is reportedly pressuring Israel to allow safe passage for up to 200 Hamas operatives currently holed up in a vast tunnel network, provided the terrorists pledge to disarm.  Plus—we're learning more about the ISIS-inspired terror ring behind a foiled plot in Michigan, as authorities bust two more suspects who were allegedly plotting a Boston bombing-style attack. In our 'Back of the Brief'—For the first time in 18 months, Somali pirates have successfully boarded a commercial ship, reviving fears of a return to hijackings in one of the world's most vital maritime trade routes. Rugiet: Ready to give Rugiet a try? Get 15% off your first order by going tohttp://rugiet.com/PDB and using code PDB. Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at Rugiet.com. Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold 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 deputy chairman of Russia's parliamentary defense committee claims the Kremlin has sent advanced air defense systems to the Maduro regime, while floating the possibility of also sending cruise and hypersonic missiles to Venezuela. Later in the show—Ukraine's intensifying drone campaign against Russian energy continues. Kyiv says Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia's Volgograd region for the second time in almost three month, while a separate strike set ablaze a major power plant deep in Russia's northeast. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Rugiet: Ready to give Rugiet a try? Get 15% off your first order by going tohttp://rugiet.com/PDB and using code PDB. Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at Rugiet.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First—Syria's new president, once part of a jihadist insurgency, is set to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday. We'll break down what's at stake for U.S. policy, and why the administration is pushing both Congress and the UN to repeal heavy sanctions ahead of the meeting. Later in the show—South Korean intelligence has assessed that a summit between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un will likely take place next year, saying the hermit kingdom is already preparing behind the scenes for a dialogue. Plus—Russian strongman Vladimir Putin orders top officials to prepare plans to resume nuclear testing, a response to President Trump's recent announcement that the U.S. will soon begin nuclear testing for the first time in more than 30 years. In our 'Back of the Brief'—Ukraine's drone pilots are reportedly engaged in video-game-style kill-tracking, earning rewards for each successful strike on Russian forces. We'll break down this incentive-based system, and how it has fueled Ukraine's intensifying drone campaign. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Rugiet: Ready to give Rugiet a try? Get 15% off your first order by going tohttp://rugiet.com/PDB and using code PDB. Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at Rugiet.com. 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 emotional moment in Israel, as the body of American-Israeli soldier Itay Chen is returned under Trump's Gaza ceasefire deal. We'll break down what this exchange means for the families still waiting, and for the future of the president's fragile peace plan. Later in the show—Election shockwaves in New York and beyond. On Tuesday, voters deliver a sharp rebuke to Washington's agenda as a democratic socialist claimed the mayor's office in America's largest city. We'll have the details. 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 True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at ⁠https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod⁠ TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit ⁠https://trybeef.com/pdb⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   The U.S. is reviving a long-abandoned naval base in the Caribbean, fueling speculation that Washington is preparing for possible operations against Venezuela.   The U.S. pushes for UN approval of a new Gaza security force. The plan calls for a multinational mission with a two-year mandate to stabilize the territory and oversee its post-war transition.   Ukrainian long-range drones strike deep inside Russia, hitting an industrial plant more than 800 miles from the front lines, while fierce fighting continues around the city of Pokrovsk.   And in today's Back of the Brief—former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and controversial figures in modern American politics, has died at 84.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief   True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod   TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Federal agents foil a chilling ISIS-inspired terror plot in Michigan. Two men allegedly planned to attack LGBTQ bars near Detroit on Halloween weekend—and investigators say the assault could have been catastrophic.   Plus—the government shutdown reaches Day 35, tying the record for the longest in U.S. history. We'll explain why there's finally a small sign of hope that Washington could soon reopen the government.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase.   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Signs of a breaking point inside Russia's economy. A new intelligence report warns of systemic collapse across the country's corporate sector—a fact that even Moscow's official statistics can no longer hide.   Mexico erupts in anger. The murder of an anti-cartel mayor has triggered chaos in the streets and a vow of justice from the country's president.   A looming disaster in Iran. Tehran's main water supply is nearly gone, and officials warn the taps could run dry within days.   And in today's Back of the Brief: Russia rolls out its latest “doomsday weapon”—a new nuclear submarine purpose-built to carry a torpedo capable of triggering radioactive tsunamis.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefStash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   The Trump administration is preparing a new operation against Mexico's powerful drug cartels. Plans are underway for U.S. troops and intelligence officers to cross into Mexico and target cartel leaders and drug labs on their home turf.   Later in the show—a new mystery in the skies over Europe. Drones have been spotted for two consecutive nights above a Belgian air base believed to house U.S. nuclear weapons. The country's defense minister calls it a “clear attack.”   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com   TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   As pressure builds on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's looking east for salvation. A new report shows the embattled strongman pleading with Moscow and Beijing for help—even asking for missiles and radar systems to shore up his crumbling defenses.   President Trump puts Nigeria on notice. He's ordered the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action” after reports the government there has been targeting Christians.   Ukraine's campaign against Russian energy continues. Kyiv says its forces hit a key fuel pipeline near Moscow and launched a drone strike on a major oil port along the Black Sea.   And in today's Back of the Brief—a possible thaw between Washington and Beijing. After the Xi-Trump summit, the U.S. and China have agreed to open a direct military hotline to prevent future clashes.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.comTriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The U.S. military expands its campaign against drug traffickers, launching a new series of strikes in the Pacific that killed fourteen suspected narco-terrorists and left one survivor. We'll break down the operation—and what it reveals about Washington's growing war on the cartels. Later, Russia's economy is feeling the sting as Western oil sanctions cut deeper into the Kremlin's finances, threatening to drain Putin's war chest. We'll speak with Reuben Johnson from the National Security Journal for insight into how Moscow is scrambling to cope. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.com TriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—the U.S. is reportedly on the brink of launching airstrikes against military targets inside Venezuela, in what would mark a major escalation in Trump's war on Latin America's powerful drug cartels. Later in the show—The FBI foils an alleged plot to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack over Halloween weekend in Michigan. I'll have the details. 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 Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.com TriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Troubling news out of the Middle East. Western intelligence agencies say Iran is quietly rebuilding its ballistic missile program—with help from China. Washington is pushing a new plan for Gaza. The U.S. wants an international security force made up entirely of Arab and Muslim nations, with no Western boots on the ground. In Brazil, the body count from this week's massive anti-drug raid in Rio keeps climbing. At least 119 people are dead—and now the government is facing accusations of executions and brutality. And in today's Back of the Brief—an update on the ongoing government shutdown, where programs like SNAP are days away from running out of funding, leaving millions of Americans in limbo. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.comTriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   After months of friction, President Trump and China's Xi Jinping find common ground. The two leaders strike new deals on fentanyl enforcement, farm trade, and rare-earth exports—prompting Trump to announce cuts to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods following their meeting in South Korea.   Later in the show—President Trump reignites America's nuclear weapons testing program after more than thirty years. The move stunned global powers and came just hours before his sit-down with Xi.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.    Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb   Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Vladimir Putin claims Russia has successfully tested the Poseidon—an autonomous, nuclear-powered “super torpedo” designed to trigger radioactive tsunamis and render entire coastlines uninhabitable. We'll break down what the weapon is, what's real, and what might be psychological warfare.   Later in the show—the ceasefire in Gaza is back on. Israel's military says it will resume compliance with the truce after launching overnight airstrikes.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB. Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   A new report exposes an extraordinary U.S. plot to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro—by allegedly trying to convince his personal pilot to reroute his plane mid-flight into U.S. custody.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders fresh strikes on Gaza after losing patience with Hamas' efforts to recover the remains of Israeli hostages.   Russia's second-largest oil producer, Lukoil, says it's selling off its overseas holdings—a sign that Western sanctions are beginning to bite.   And in today's Back of the Brief—President Trump secures a new trade deal with Japan's Prime Minister, strengthening Washington's hand in Asia.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB .Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   A new United Nations investigation has found that Russian drone operators are deliberately targeting civilians in southern Ukraine. Investigators call it a coordinated campaign of terror — and a clear war crime.   Later in the show — Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, threatening to become one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.com  Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold   American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump issues a stark warning to Vladimir Putin after Russia boasts about testing its new so-called “invincible” nuclear missile. Israel accuses UN peacekeepers of shooting down one of its drones over southern Lebanon, as tensions along the border continue to rise. Plus, President Trump wraps up his trip to the Far East, finalizing trade deals with key Southeast Asian nations aimed at countering China's influence. And in today's Back of the Brief—two Navy aircraft from the USS Nimitz crash within 30 minutes in the South China Sea. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.comBirch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   A major split inside America's intelligence community. The CIA reportedly saw an opening for peace with Vladimir Putin — but the State Department's analysts called that a fantasy, warning that Moscow has no real intention of ending the war in Ukraine.   Later in the show — the latest from Gaza, where Israeli patience is growing thin as Hamas continues efforts to recover more than a dozen bodies of hostages still inside the enclave.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The world's most powerful warship is heading south. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean as part of a growing U.S. campaign targeting narco-smuggling routes in South America. President Trump kicks off his Asia tour with early progress. Washington and Beijing say they've reached “basic consensus” on trade, easing tensions as Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping. Moscow flexes its muscles. Russia announces a successful test of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile—one President Putin claims can evade any defense system. And in today's Back of the Brief—French police crack the case of the $100 million Louvre heist. Two suspects are in custody, including one arrested at a Paris airport while trying to flee the country. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China's military is in turmoil. Xi Jinping's latest purge has reportedly removed key generals from power, signaling deep fractures within the People's Liberation Army. We'll speak with Steve Yates to unpack what's driving the chaos. Later in the show—the U.S. expands its maritime crackdown, striking two more vessels in the Pacific Ocean allegedly linked to drug trafficking. But key questions remain about the evidence, the objectives, and who's really calling the shots. Epoch Times Senior Investigative Reporter Joshua Phillip joins us with his analysis. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code BAKER at https://www.stopboxusa.com/BAKER #stopboxpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   A dramatic display of power off South America's coast. Two U.S. B-1 bombers streaked past Venezuela's shoreline in a bold show of force aimed at President Nicolás Maduro. We'll break down what message Washington is sending—and how it fits into a broader military buildup in the region.   Later in the show—Spanish NATO jets scramble after Russian aircraft reportedly violate Lithuanian airspace, triggering another tense encounter near Europe's eastern frontier.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A potentially major blow to Moscow. China's biggest oil companies have quietly halted purchases of Russian crude after the U.S. sanctioned two of the Kremlin's largest energy giants. It's a move that could hit Putin right where it hurts most. Later in the show—tensions between Washington and Jerusalem. Prime Minister Netanyahu is putting West Bank annexation plans on hold after Vice President JD Vance publicly rebuked the move. Plus—Ukraine gets an economic lifeline. The European Union has agreed to bankroll Kyiv for the next two years and is now weighing whether to tap into Russia's frozen assets to help pay for it. And in today's Back of the Brief—Israel hits Hezbollah hard. Air Force jets carried out strikes on a training camp and missile production site in Lebanon's Bekaa region, as cross-border clashes intensify. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdbRidge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia's been caught building a secret undersea spy network in the Arctic — powered by Western technology. We'll explain how the system works, what it means for NATO, and why this undersea network could shift the balance of power in the next great intelligence contest. Later, European security services foil another Russian terror plot. Authorities in Poland and Romania say they've stopped a plan to send explosive parcels to Ukraine — part of Moscow's growing campaign of sabotage across the continent. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code BAKER at https://www.stopboxusa.com/BAKER #stopboxpod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   A major power struggle is unfolding inside China's military. Xi Jinping has just ousted his second-in-command and several top generals in what analysts call his most sweeping purge yet. We'll break down what's behind the shake-up.   Vladimir Putin personally oversees a massive nuclear exercise, launching ballistic and cruise missiles capable of striking the United States.   Plus—America's secret war at sea continues. U.S. forces hit another suspected drug vessel—this time in the Pacific—marking the eighth strike since September.   And in today's Back of the Brief—Venezuela's Maduro launches a new app for citizens to spy on each other—bringing Big Brother to the barrios.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefStopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code BAKER at https://www.stopboxusa.com/BAKER #stopboxpodBirch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine just launched one of its biggest cross-border strikes of the war, hammering a Russian explosives plant deep inside enemy territory. The weapons of choice? British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles—capable of flying hundreds of miles and striking with surgical precision. Later in the show—Kim Jong Un wants the world's attention again. North Korea has fired a volley of short-range ballistic missiles just days before President Trump's planned visit to the Korean Peninsula, in what analysts are calling a deliberate show of defiance. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   America and Australia are teaming up to disarm China's most powerful weapon—its near-monopoly on rare earth minerals. We'll break down the $8 billion deal that could reshape global supply chains and weaken Beijing's economic leverage.   Later in the show—Europe and Ukraine are reportedly drafting a 12-point peace plan to end the war, but Moscow doesn't seem ready to budge.   Plus—history made in Japan, where voters have elected the country's first female prime minister, known for her hardline “Japan First” stance.   And in today's Back of the Brief—the European Union finally sets a date to end Russian gas imports once and for all, announcing a full cutoff by 2028.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief   Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First up—America's secret war at sea. New reporting says it's the CIA—not the Pentagon—calling the shots in the Caribbean drug-boat campaign. We'll break down how Langley became the hidden hand behind America's strikes.   Later in the show—Europe signals support for President Trump's renewed ceasefire push in Ukraine, insisting that current battle lines must serve as the starting point for any peace talks.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefRidge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod   American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Moscow's fuel crisis is exploding. As Ukraine hammers Russia's oil infrastructure, gas shortages are now spreading across the country—affecting more than 80 percent of Russian regions. Later in the show—President Trump pulls the plug on U.S. aid to Colombia, accusing its president of fueling the drug trade. Plus—Tehran withdraws from the 2015 nuclear deal once and for all, declaring it's free to ramp up its program as Europe reinstates sanctions. And in today's Back of the Brief—Washington's budget standoff drags on. The government shutdown has become the third-longest in U.S. history, with no resolution in sight. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #RidgepodAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   An embarrassing moment for Venezuela's navy as one of its warships partially sinks during training drills off the northern coast—just as President Nicolás Maduro orders civilians to prepare for war. We'll break down what this says about the regime's military decay and growing desperation.   Later in the show—the Houthis are back, and this time they're targeting the United Nations. The Iranian-backed group detained two dozen U.N. employees and confiscated equipment, part of an escalating campaign of intimidation inside areas they control.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTrue Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod   TriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb   American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Israel has launched new airstrikes in Gaza, accusing Hamas of a “bold violation” of the Trump-brokered ceasefire. We'll break down what triggered the strikes—and what it means for the fragile truce.   President Trump remains non-committal on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, even as the White House announces another summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin—this time in Budapest.   And after a week of cross-border fighting, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a new ceasefire.   And in today's Back of the Brief—we'll turn to a story that hasn't been getting nearly enough attention. Historic flooding has torn through remote Alaskan communities, destroying homes and forcing hundreds to evacuate.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTrue Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpodTriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdbAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine's drone war is hitting Russia where it hurts most—its wallet. Precision strikes on refineries have crippled Moscow's fuel production and triggered a budget crisis. Correspondent for the Kyiv Post Jason Jay Smart joins us with his insight. China's military is stepping up operations around Taiwan, and officials on the island are warning it could be a prelude to something bigger. Former CIA analyst Buck Sexton just got back from Taiwan—he'll join us to break down what he saw on the ground. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.Goldbelly: Impress your friends and family. go to https://GOLDBELLY.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code PDB.Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—Former National Security Adviser John Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on 18 counts over his alleged mishandling of classified materials. I'll have the details. Later in the show—in a surprise move, the Pentagon announced that the four-star admiral leading U.S. military forces in Latin America will step down from his post before the end of the year. The departure reportedly stems from mounting tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration's approach to fighting cartels, and comes amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. 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 Goldbelly: Impress your friends and family. go to ⁠https://GOLDBELLY.com⁠ and get 20% off your first order with promo code PDB. Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to ⁠https://get.stash.com/PDB⁠ to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special look at episode 1 of Mike Baker's PDB special subscriber only series: On September 26th, 1983, the world came closer to nuclear war than most people ever realized. Inside a secret Soviet bunker, Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov faced a terrifying choice: trust the computers that screamed U.S. missiles were on the way—or trust his gut. Protocol said one phone call could unleash thousands of Soviet warheads and end civilization in less than an hour.This is the story of how one man's decision in the middle of the night may have saved humanity.In this first episode of PDB's The Day the World Almost Ended, Mike Baker takes you inside the Cold War's most dangerous moment, explores the global tensions that set the stage, and explains why Petrov's judgment still matters in today's world of AI, cyber threats, and hair-trigger nuclear systems.Watch now to learn how close we came to annihilation—and why the fate of billions rested on a single man at a console in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Three U.S. B-52 bombers were spotted flying just off Venezuela's coast. Washington calls it a routine patrol, but the timing—and the bombers' cheeky call signs—suggest a not-so-subtle message to Nicolás Maduro. Israel warns the Trump administration that the Gaza ceasefire deal could stall unless Hamas returns the bodies of Israeli hostages. Ahead of today's meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, Russia launches one of its largest overnight assaults in months—firing hundreds of drones and missiles across Ukraine. And in today's Back of the Brief—AI has officially entered the war room. A top U.S. general admits he's using ChatGPT to help refine military strategy. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Impress your friends and family. go to https://GOLDBELLY.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code PDB.Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—the Trump administration is raising the stakes in Venezuela, giving the greenlight for the CIA to carry out covert action inside the country. We'll break down what's behind the authorization and how it changes America's campaign against Nicolás Maduro. Later in the show—Europe's preparing for a new kind of war. A leaked defense roadmap offers new details on its so-called “drone wall,” a coordinated high-tech shield stretching across the EU's eastern frontier to counter Russian incursions and protect member states. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Impress your friends and family. go to https://GOLDBELLY.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code PDB.   American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Another humiliation for Vladimir Putin. His much-hyped “Russia–Arab World Summit” was supposed to highlight Moscow's influence—but almost no Arab leaders showed up. We'll look at what this says about Russia's weakening hand in the Middle East.   Pakistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan agree to a brief ceasefire after deadly border clashes and airstrikes. But the truce may not hold for long.   Former National Security Adviser John Bolton faces possible indictment this week for allegedly mishandling classified documents.   And in today's Back of the Brief—Meta takes down a Facebook group accused of using the platform to “dox and target” ICE agents in Chicago, after a Justice Department request.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefGoldbelly: Impress your friends and family. go to https://GOLDBELLY.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code PDB.American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Mexican cartels are offering cash bounties to assassinate U.S. border and immigration agents. We'll break down what's behind this brazen threat and how the government's responding.   Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is warning that “all hell will break loose” if Hamas refuses to disarm, as the terror group reportedly executes rivals to reassert control over Gaza.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefStash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase.   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Freed Israeli hostages are speaking publicly for the first time about their time in Hamas captivity. Their accounts of torture, starvation, and isolation reveal the brutal conditions they endured for more than two years underground. Russia bombs a Ukrainian hospital, and President Trump fires back, warning he'll “speak” with Vladimir Putin about supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. Venezuela's strongman lashes out over the Nobel Peace Prize—Nicolás Maduro calls winner María Corina Machado a “demonic witch” and shuts down his country's embassy in Norway. And in today's Back of the Brief—Madagascar's most powerful military unit has toppled the government, forcing President Andry Rajoelina from power.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefStash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   Polish officials say they've stopped a Russian terror plot on NATO soil. A couple working for Moscow's intelligence service allegedly tried to send a bomb through the mail.   Later in the show—despite a bumpy week between Washington and Beijing, President Trump and China's Xi Jinping are set to meet in Korea later this month.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief   American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: After two years of war, there's finally peace between Israel and Hamas. But beneath the optimism lies a fragile deal built on decades of distrust—and pressure points that could make this ceasefire short-lived. Tensions are reaching a boiling point between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both sides claim to have killed dozens of enemy soldiers after a fierce border clash—the deadliest in years. Plus—a controversial new plan on American soil. The Pentagon says Qatar will build an Air Force facility in Idaho to host its F-15 fighter jets and pilots, training side by side with U.S. airmen. And in today's Back of the Brief—as the government shutdown drags into its third week, President Trump says U.S. troops will get paid. The Pentagon is redirecting eight billion dollars to cover military paychecks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   An embarrassing moment for Vladimir Putin's navy. One of Russia's prized “stealth” submarines was forced to surface in NATO waters after what Western officials are calling a major malfunction. We'll have the details.   Later in the show—we'll have the latest from the Middle East with President Trump meeting with world leaders at a peace summit in Egypt.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTriTails Premium Beef: Discover the Autumn Butcher Block — built for family meals and legacy-making — available now at https://trybeef.com/pdb while supplies last.   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: After 2 years, the remaining living hostages have been released from Gaza. The exchange comes as Trump arrives in the Middle East to meet regional leaders. Hamas is turning its guns inward. The group has launched a sweeping crackdown inside Gaza, targeting rival clans and suspected collaborators to reassert control. Renewed economic warfare between Washington and Beijing—China defends its new rare earth export curbs as “legitimate,” firing back at new U.S. tariffs and export bans. And in today's Back of the Brief—the War Department announces a new counter-narcotics task force under a directive from President Trump, with a mission to take the fight to the cartels in the Caribbean. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTriTails Premium Beef: Discover the Autumn Butcher Block — built for family meals and legacy-making — available now at https://trybeef.com/pdb while supplies last.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire. But key details remain uncertain, and not everyone is convinced it'll hold. Mike Baker speaks with Joe Truzman, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracy's Long War Journal, for insight into what could come next. Later, the standoff between Washington and Caracas is escalating fast. The Trump administration has cut off all diplomatic efforts with the Maduro regime, signaling a sharp shift toward confrontation. Mike is joined by Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation to break down what this means for U.S.–Venezuela relations. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTrue Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpodTriTails Premium Beef: Discover the Autumn Butcher Block — built for family meals and legacy-making — available now at https://trybeef.com/pdb while supplies last.American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   As the ceasefire in Gaza takes effect, Washington confirms it's sending 200 U.S. troops to Israel—not for combat, but to help oversee the peace process and coordinate humanitarian relief.   Later in the show—the Nobel Peace Prize didn't go to President Trump, but the winner might still make him smile. We'll explain why Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's victory aligns closely with his administration's foreign policy in Latin America.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://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