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The Situation Report for December 4, 2025. The latest on what Congress has been up to since Democrats finally ended their 43-day shutdown. Rep. Crenshaw covers the much talked about Epstein vote, as well as the most recent developments in our standoff with Venezuela and the Ukraine-Russia negotiations. And he brings the receipts on Punchbowl New's "Mexico scandal" – which turns out to be the most boring story ever.   43 days lost and Democrats flat out lied to you   Get ready for the Obamacare subsidies debate   About that Epstein vote   A fun fact about Epstein's buddy Larry Summers   Aftermath of the attack on DC's National Guard   Governor Tim Walz (remember him?) has a $1 billion+ fraud scandal   How hawala networks are possibly using taxpayer dollars to support terrorism   President Trump gives Maduro an ultimatum   Jared Kushner is back! The latest on Ukraine-Russia negotiations   MEDIA BIAS ALERT: Lies, damned lies, and Punchbowl News (about that "alcohol-related incident" in Mexico)   A new tariff deal between U.S. and Britain   TRAVEL ALERT: Get your REAL ID ready for TSA   Read more debunking of the Punchbowl News story here   Listen to my podcast with Dr. Ge Bai on the healthcare debate here

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Washington's Ukraine peace proposal takes a sharp turn. The 28-point framework has been trimmed to 19 points—and U.S. officials followed the Geneva talks with rare shuttle diplomacy in Abu Dhabi. Ryan McBeth joins us to explain what this means for the battlefield and the negotiating table. President Trump prepares to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. We'll look at how this decision could reshape U.S. strategy across the Middle East. Mariam Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 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 https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your family and your legacy. Grab your Black Friday gift before it's gone! Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Pick up Ryan McBeth's “NORAD Christmas Sweater”: https://www.bunkerbranding.com/products/a-very-norad-christmas-sweater-3-0 Follow Ryan McBeth: https://x.com/RyanMcbeth Follow Mariam Wahba: https://x.com/themariamwahba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Russia's war economy is starting to crack. Deep Ukrainian strikes and tough new U.S. sanctions have pushed Moscow's oil revenues to their lowest point in two years. We'll explain what's driving the pressure and why it matters. Eddie Fishman of the Center for a New American Security joins us for more. In Japan, a single off-the-cuff remark from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has triggered the most serious diplomatic clash with China in years. We'll break down what she said and how Tokyo and Beijing are reacting. Author Gordon Chang stops by to give his insight. 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 Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 47% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off GUESTS: Edward Fishman: Author of CHOKEPOINTS: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726149/chokepoints-by-edward-fishman/ Gordon Chang: Follow Gordon on X - https://x.com/GordonGChang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: China's New Play for Taiwan: Beijing may not invade at all. Instead, new analysis suggests the Chinese Communist Party could throttle Taiwan by cutting off its energy lifelines—slowly, silently, and without firing a shot. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins us to walk through the scenario. Iran's Man-Made Water Collapse: Reservoirs are drying up, taps are running low, and experts are even whispering about the possibility of evacuating Tehran. Iran's leadership is now facing a crisis of its own making—one that could shake the regime to its core. Shahin Gobadi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran is here to break it down. 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 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  Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.com  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 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 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: 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 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

New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpacks this week's economic news. 

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The Trump administration is weighing whether to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia. Alongside new U.S. intelligence support, this move could escalate the conflict. We'll hear from George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War for more. Later, Israel's military continues its push through Gaza City as Hamas deliberates on a ceasefire proposal backed by President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and much of the international community. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 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 https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! 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 Situation Report: President Trump shocks the world with a dramatic reversal on the war in Ukraine, declaring that the country could win back all of the territory it has lost. Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, Retired Lt. General Ben Hodges, joins the show to share his thoughts on Trump's new position and what it means for the battlefield. Later, the Trump administration touts a milestone in its immigration crackdown, reporting that over 2 million illegal aliens have been removed or self-deported in just 250 days. Resident Fellow for Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, Art Arthur, breaks down the numbers and the strategy behind the administration's approach. 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 CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! 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, 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: New details are emerging about the man accused of gunning down Charlie Kirk, as investigators piece together a clearer picture of his life and motives. Former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill joins us with his insight. Washington and Beijing strike a deal on TikTok—but does it really make Americans safer, or does the app remain a national security risk? Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation joins us to break it all 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 American Financing: 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.   Jacked Up Fitness: Get the all-new Shake Weight by Jacked Up Fitness at https://JackedUpShakeWeight.com   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

The Situation Report for September 19, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw shares his thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the divisive, partisan reaction to his assassination. He analyzes what we know about the TikTok deal that could finally remove China's control over America's most popular social media app. And he covers the promising results of President Trump's historic second visit to the UK, the surprising reason Ilhan Omar's censure vote failed, and much more.   Some thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the future of Turning Point   Optimism on the Trump Administration's TikTok deal   Venezuelan narco boats get the “steel on target” treatment   President Trump goes to Windsor Castle   Media Bias Alert: MSNBC whitewashes the Charlie Kirk assassination   Israel launches major offensive on Gaza   The charges against Luigi Mangioni   Fed cuts interest rates   So long, Kimmell   US House fails to censure Ilhan Omar   The latest effort by Sec. RFK to fix the U.S. organ transplant system   Read of the week: WSJ's “Tyler Robinson and America's Lost Boys”

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The latest developments in the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk—with the suspected shooter now in custody. Retired FBI Agent James Gagliano joins us for his insight. Later, Israel carries out a strike in Doha, the capital of Qatar. It's a dramatic escalation that's drawn sharp reaction across the region. Clifford May, founder and president of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy, joins us for more on that. 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 CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! BRUNT Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB #Bruntpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Note: This week's SITREP was recorded a few hours before the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. At the end of the episode, we've included the initial thoughts Rep. Crenshaw shared in a video posted on social media after news broke of the assassination.   The Situation Report for September 11, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers Poland's historic attack on Russian drones, President Trump's latest bold policy moves in the wars against cartels and violent crime, and more major developing headlines across America and the world.   Russian drones downed over Poland   Operation Midway Blitz – President Trump's latest crackdown on violent crime and illegal immigration   Cartels, meet the F-35   Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar   Chaos in Nepal   Bias Alert: The media's pathological compassion toward violent criminals   Power struggle at News Corp.   House of Cards – French Edition   The Supreme Court takes on President Trump's tariff policy   Troubling trends in education   Cracker Barrel admits their rebrand was a bad idea   Never forget the heroes of 9-11-2001   Prayers for Charlie Kirk and his family

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The war in Ukraine continues, but the battles aren't confined to the front lines. Inside Russia, sanctions, propaganda, and exhaustion are reshaping everyday life. Russian expat Konstantin Samoilov of Inside Russia joins us to share what he's seeing from the ground. Meanwhile, China rolls out its newest military hardware at a massive parade in Beijing—showcasing weapons meant to send a pointed message to the West. Brandon Weichert, Senior National Security Editor at The National Interest, joins us to break it all 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 CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order!Jacked Up Fitness: Get the all-new Shake Weight by Jacked Up Fitness at https://JackedUpShakeWeight.comGuests:Konstantin Samoilov - https://www.youtube.com/@INSIDERUSSIA Brandon Weichert - https://x.com/WeTheBrandon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Situation Report for September 4, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw returns from August recess to cover major developments in the war against the cartels, the redistricting battle that is transforming the battleground makeup for the 2026 midterms, and President Trump's sweeping crackdown on crime in our nation's capitol. All this and much more in just 16 minutes.   The Minneapolis school shooting - Democrats once again exploit a tragedy for political gain   Mid-decade redistricting – Republicans start to even the score against wide-spread Democrat gerrymandering   Plea deals and precision strikes - A very bad month for the cartels   The legal precedent for President Trump's crackdown on DC crime   Good news for American energy dominance   “Rocket City” - Why Huntsville, Alabama is the perfect spot for U.S. Space Command   MEDIA BIAS ALERT: The legacy media is ignoring paid leftist influencer campaigns   If You Read Nothing Else:  "The U.S. Is Not Prepared for a Drone Strike"

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump sparks heated debate with his proposal to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the United States. Frank Gaffney of the Institute for the American Future joins us to break it down. Is Hezbollah finally down for the count? Lebanon is floating a plan to persuade the militant group to disarm, while Israel signals it might pull its forces back. We'll get analysis from David Daoud of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. 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 Jacked Up Fitness: Get the all-new Shake Weight by Jacked Up Fitness at https://JackedUpShakeWeight.comCBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order!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 Situation Report: Israel launches the opening stages of its invasion of Gaza City—code-named Gideon's Chariots II. Intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth, just back from Israel, joins us with his firsthand perspective. The Department of Justice investigates whether Washington's Metropolitan Police Department manipulated crime numbers to make the city appear safer than it really is. John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, gives us his insight. 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/@presidentsdailybriefBeam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off.American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.orgLean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code PDB20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska for high-stakes ceasefire talks. Is Putin negotiating from a position of strength—or is Moscow's hand weaker than it appears? Kyiv Post correspondent Jason Jay Smart joins us with insight. The Trump administration deploys the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and places the city's police department under federal control in an unprecedented move to crack down on crime in the nation's capital. Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Zack Smith, weighs in on the legal and political 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 Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Jacked Up Fitness: Get the all-new Shake Weight by Jacked Up Fitness at https://JackedUpShakeWeight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: China's economy is facing a crisis of its own making. Overproduction, collapsing prices, and shrinking export markets are triggering what experts call a “doom loop.” Author Gordon Chang joins us to explain why Beijing may have no way out. Iran's regime launches a brutal crackdown following its war with Israel. Human rights groups say the Islamic Republic is rushing executions and using sham trials to crush dissent. We'll speak with Alireza Jafarzadeh from the National Council of Resistance of Iran for an inside look at what's happening. 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 DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text PDB to 64000. Message and data rates apply. True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod 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: We step back from battlefield updates to examine the militant ideology driving groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime. Author and Islamic scholar Raymond Ibrahim joins us to break down how theology and history shape their violent worldview. Later in the show, pressure grows on Israel as several Western governments announce plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to analyze this diplomatic shift and what it could mean for the war in Gaza. TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get 2 Free Flat Iron steaks 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. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org --Guests-- Raymond IbrahimYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHolyWarChannelBooks: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/books/ Jonathan SchanzerX: https://x.com/JSchanzerFDD Morning Brief: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China imposes exit bans on a U.S. Commerce Department official and a Wells Fargo banker, a provocative escalation in its standoff with Washington. Stephen Yates from the Heritage Foundation joins us to explain what Beijing's move signals—and what the U.S. response could be. Shocking reports out of Syria as government forces under interim president Al-Jolani are accused of massacring over 1,100 Druze civilians. Israeli-Druze journalist and former Knesset member Gadeer Mreeh shares her perspective on the targeted violence—and why Israel chose to intervene. 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 DeleteMe: Visit https://joindeleteme.com/BRIEF & Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get $10 off 20 Lbs Ground Beef Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Situation Report for July 24, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers the biggest story of the week: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's criminal referral to the Department of Justice over the Intelligence Community's “Russia collusion” claims from 2017 – laying out what Director Gabbard found and what happens next. He also covers new trade deals, defunding gender transition procedures, a disturbing report on America's organ transplant system, and much more.   President Trump seals new trade deals with key Indo-Pacific allies   Hospitals lose federal funding for gender transition procedures on minors   DNI Tulsi Gabbard makes a criminal referral over the Russia collusion scandal   An investigation into the organ transplant system reveals disturbing practices   YouTube deletes thousands of propaganda accounts tied to China and Russia   Get well soon, President Trump   Classic Coca-Cola is coming to a shelf near you   Read of the week: “The U.S. Is Not Prepared for a Drone Attack”

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Senior Israeli officials claim a Gaza ceasefire deal is within reach, but past negotiations have collapsed at the last minute. Is this breakthrough the real thing—or just more smoke and mirrors? We're joined by John Hannah, former National Security Advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney, to assess how close we actually are to a truce in Gaza. President Trump approves a new round of missile shipments for Ukraine—but through NATO allies, not directly from the U.S. The move comes with a warning: Russia has 50 days to change course, or face a new wave of sanctions. Fred Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute joins us to analyze the strategy, the weapons involved, and whether it's enough to shift the battlefield in Ukraine's favor. 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 DeleteMe: Visit https://joindeleteme.com/BRIEF& Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan.TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get $10 off 20 Lbs Ground Beef SpecialAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB . NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Situation Report for July 17, 2025. President Trump brings the hammer down on Putin. Major developments in the race to make America the world's AI capitol AND self-sufficient on the critical minerals front. A radical protest movement brewing in Mexico to expel American nationals. And the Texas special session is about to have huge implications for national politics. All this and much more in less than 14 minutes.   Deadlines and missile systems: President Trump escalates pressure on Russia   The U.S. ramps up its critical mineral infrastructure   How the Rust Belt is transforming into a high-tech AI hub   Radical protestors tell Americans to get out of Mexico   A quick note on the origins of “gringo”   The Texas special session is coming, and it has national implications   ICE cleans up Texas   New developments in the Biden autopen scandal   John Brennan could be in big trouble   Media Bias Alert: the left mocks victims of the July 4th floods   Read of the week: Dan Crenshaw's “Heartbreak and Heroism in Hill Country, Texas”   Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube   Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Israel shifts its focus back to Gaza after declaring victory over Iran, intensifying efforts to eliminate remaining Hamas leadership. Nearly two years into the war, questions remain: is Israel actually closer to eradicating Hamas? Author Seth Frantzman joins us to assess.   U.S. authorities uncover a Chinese spy ring on American soil. Two nationals are charged with targeting U.S. Navy personnel on behalf of Beijing's Ministry of State Security. Gordon Chang joins us to explain how this fits into China's broader espionage campaign against the United States.   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   TriTails Premium Beef: Celebrate with steak worth standing for. Get a free ribeye with the Freedom Box at https://Trybeef.com/PDB. True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod 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:   The war between Israel and Iran is over—but behind the scenes, it was Israel's intelligence services that helped deliver the decisive edge. Former Mossad official Oded Ailam joins us to explain how Israeli espionage shaped the outcome.   While the weapons of war grabbed headlines, the end of the conflict came through diplomacy, pressure, and negotiation. Stephen Yates from The Heritage Foundation breaks down how the Trump administration ended the war—and what that reveals about America's global power today.   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

The Situation Report for June 27, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw explains why several key provisions of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill are in jeopardy because of one rogue Senate Parliamentarian. He covers the dishonest leak of a “low confidence” classified assessment of the bunker-buster strikes of Iranian nuclear sites. And he explains the legal reasoning behind a major Supreme Court ruling, and massive win for the Trump Administration, on deportations.   The United States and Israel obliterate the Iranian nuclear program   President Trump goes to Europe for NATO Summit   Supreme Court upholds third country deportations   New York City chooses socialism   Senate Parliamentarian goes rogue on One Big Beautiful Bill   If you read nothing else: “U.S. Credibility Returns to the Middle East”   Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   Israeli warplanes continue to dominate Iranian airspace as the conflict grinds on. Tehran is vowing to fight until the end, but Israel appears to have the upper hand. Retired IDF Major General Yaakov Amidror joins us with insight into how Israel pulled this off—and what comes next.   Later in the show: With the regime teetering, could this be the moment Iranians finally overthrow the mullahs? Former Senator Robert Torricelli shares his perspective on the future of Iran and the West's role in shaping what comes next.   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: Riots erupt across Los Angeles and other U.S. cities in response to ICE operations, with vehicles torched and streets shut down. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins us to assess the situation Iran rejects the latest U.S. proposal to curb uranium enrichment. Jonathan Sayeh from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies explains what Iran's move means for the stalled negotiations Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Situation Report for June 12, 2025. A startling assassination attempt in Colombia. Iran's nuclear ambitions put the Middle East on the brink of chaos. And the Trump Administration closes a deal with China, shakes up the CDC, and cracks down on “mostly peaceful protests.” All this and much more analysis from Rep. Dan Crenshaw in just 12 minutes.   Political violence returns to Colombia   Tension mounts with the Iran nuclear negotiations   A new trade truce with China   Secretary RFK Jr. shakes up a controversial CDC vaccine advisory committee   The FBI busts hundreds of child sex predators   President Trump reacts swiftly to the LA riots   The media resurrects “mostly peaceful protests”   Elon makes amends   More good news for American energy dominance   If you read nothing else: National Review's Rich Lowry on “This is Not What Authoritarianism Looks Like”   Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, damaging multiple long-range bombers in a drone operation that reportedly took 18 months to plan—and may have used artificial intelligence. Weapons expert and intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to break down how Ukraine pulled it off and what it means for Russia's air defenses. And in Gaza, a new rebellion is quietly taking shape—not just against Israel, but against Hamas. Israel is backing a clan-led militia in the south, and outside aid groups are beginning to undermine Hamas' monopoly on humanitarian relief. Joe Truzman from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to explain the growing challenge to Hamas' power. 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/@presidentsdailybriefRyan McBeth: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanMcBethProgrammingJoe Truzman: https://x.com/JoeTruzman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Situation Report for June 6, 2025. Ukraine launches a bold drone attack deep inside Russia. The Supreme Court weighs in on major cases involving firearms. And the Department of Justice investigates exactly who in the Biden Administration was behind the infamous autopen pardons. All this and much more analysis from Rep. Dan Crenshaw in less than 10 minutes.   Ukraine + Russia trade hostages and escalate their drone attacks   The Supreme Court declines to review states' weapons bans   Department of Justice investigates Biden's autopen pardons   The feds crackdown on cartel oil smuggling   Why President Trump just banned travel for citizens of these 12 countries   Chinese nationals caught smuggling a dangerous pathogen in the U.S.   Mexico loses fight to sue American gun manufacturers   The Boulder attack   Washington Post earns four Pinocchios   If you read nothing else:  Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Chloe Cole: The Big Beautiful Bill Protects Children and Taxpayers from Radical Gender Ideology   Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sounds the alarm as Russia amasses 50,000 troops near the northeastern border. Is a new offensive coming? Retired Lt. General Ben Hodges, former commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, joins us to assess the threat and what it means for NATO. As the war between Israel and Hamas reaches the 600-day mark, the fate of dozens of Israeli hostages remains uncertain. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies shares the latest on Israel's efforts in Gaza. 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: New U.S. intelligence indicates that Israel may be preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, sparking concern in Washington. Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies explains what this could mean for U.S. foreign policy and regional stability. Former President Donald Trump unveils bold new details of his “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative aimed at protecting the U.S. from missile and drone attacks. Brandon Weichert, author of Winning Space, joins us to break down the ambitious plan and what it could mean for America's future in missile defense. 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

The Situation Report for May 22, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw gives insight into what led up to the early morning House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. He covers some of the Trump Administration's victories this week - including new talks between Russia and Ukraine, a Supreme Court ruling on deportations, and cleaning up America's food supply. And he breaks down the strategic benefits of a new missile defense shield for the United States. All this and much more in less than 20 minutes.   One Big Beautiful Bill, and the conservative wins in it   President Trump brokers new talks between Russia and Ukraine   Democratic congresswoman charged with assault after storming ICE facility   Supreme Court allows TPS deportations to continue   The CBP Home App: a cheaper way to deport migrants   The FDA cleans up America's food supply   The Golden Dome: A new missile defense shield for the United States   “Thanks for your lies, Daily Beast.”   If you read nothing else: “How to Stop Students from Cheating with AI”

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Iran is caught red-handed. A new report reveals a previously unknown nuclear weapons development site, along with a covert missile production facility hidden behind oil and petrochemical operations. Alireza Jafarzadeh from the National Council of Resistance of Iran joins us to explain how the discovery was made. On the Eastern Front, Russian forces appear to be withstanding heavy casualties—and replacing losses fast enough to reinforce troop strength. George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War shares a new battlefield assessment and what it says about Moscow's long-term strategy. 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 Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKEand use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Situation Report for May 16, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers the major deals President Trump struck over the past week, from Chinese tariffs to historic partnerships with key Middle East countries to an India-Pakistan ceasefire. He explains House Energy & Commerce's contribution to the Big Beautiful Reconciliation Bill, including his own amendment banning taxpayer funded gender transition procedures on children. All that and much more significant developments you might have missed in under 14 minutes.   The 90-day tariff rollback with China   President Trump strikes historic deals with the Middle East   House Energy & Commerce advances the Big Beautiful Bill…including Rep. Crenshaw's provision to prohibit taxpayer funded gender-transition procedures for minors!   Democratic congressmen storm ICE facility in New Jersey   Governor Newsom finally realizes California is a dystopian hellscape   HABEMUS PAPAM – Where Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church   India and Pakistan reach a ceasefire agreement, thanks to President Trump   If you read nothing else: “Thank a Cop This Police Week”

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. and China are set for high-stakes trade negotiations this weekend—but tensions are running high. Author Gordon Chang joins us to explain what's really at stake. In South Asia, India and Pakistan are once again exchanging fire across the border, just weeks after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. Are we witnessing the start of a larger regional conflict? Jeff Smith from The Heritage Foundation helps us 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

The Situation Report for May 8, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers escalating conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia, as well as new developments in the Trump Administration's domestic and military agenda. All the most important news you might have missed in under 15 minutes.   President Trump closes the Ukraine critical minerals deal   India launches retaliatory airstrikes against Pakistan   Israel's plan for complete control of Gaza   Department of Education resumes collections for student loan borrowers   Make Alcatraz Great Again   Defense Secretary orders a reduction in Pentagon leadership   Supreme Court allows President Trump's military transgender ban to take affect   If you read nothing else: “80 Years After VE Day, We Remember that Victory is Rooted in Virtue.”

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: New signs of strain in the U.S.–China tariff war as Beijing weighs potential off-ramps amid economic fallout. Steve Yates from The Heritage Foundation joins us to explain China's possible next moves. The fourth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has been postponed—officially due to “logistics.” Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Frank Gaffney offers his take on what's really behind the delay. 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

The Situation Report for May 1, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers some of the most significant policy moves by the Trump Administration which you may have missed over the past week. He reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis and the origins of America's National Day of Prayer. And he gives background on the rapidly escalating tensions between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan.   President Trump unleashes deep sea mining for critical minerals   Pope Francis passes away   Threat of war escalates between India and Pakistan   RFK Jr. bans synthetic food dyes   President Trump makes a deal with Mexico in the water-sharing dispute   Origins of the National Day of Prayer   If you read nothing else: “The Dinner That Helped Save Europe”

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The U.S.-China tariff war continues to simmer. Washington floats the idea of cutting tariffs—while Beijing warns the world not to strike deals with America at its expense. Christopher Balding, a leading expert on Chinese financial markets, joins us to break it down. A brutal terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir leaves 26 civilians dead. Now, tensions are rising between India and Pakistan—two nuclear-armed rivals. Intelligence analyst Siddhant Kishore explains what's at stake if this turns into something bigger. 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

The Situation Report for April 10th. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down the latest on tariff negotiations, a major Supreme Court ruling on immigration enforcement, two key House votes that you should know about, the Trump Administration's crackdown on schools that promote harmful gender ideology, and a breakthrough in genetic engineering.   President Trump pauses Liberation Day tariffs.   But China isn't spared – here's why that's necessary.   The Supreme Court sides with the Trump Administration on deportations.   The House votes to rein in rogue, activist judges.   The reconciliation bill passes. What happens next?   The Trump Administration helps women take back women's sports.   America - the new manufacturing hub for extinct species.   If you read nothing else this week: Investigation of ranch in northern Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel's operations, by Fabiola Sánchez

On the latest Situation Report, Rep. Crenshaw covers President Trump's tariff announcement, the Administration's big changes to the federal workforce, the drama unfolding in the House over proxy voting for new parents, what Tuesday's elections mean for the House, and much more. All the real news and clear analysis you need to know in less than 20 minutes.   President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs   The executive order that stops federal unions from jeopardizing national security   Secretary RFK Jr. downsizes the Department of Health & Human Services   Vice President Vance goes to Greenland   Behind the House drama over Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bill to allow proxy voting for new parents   How the Florida congressional elections and Rep. Elise Stefanik just changed the makeup of the House   The Wisconsin Supreme Court election   Texas and Mexico fight over water rights   Recommended reading: Gerard Baker on “Faith, Freedom and the Long Thread of Technology”

On the latest Situation Report, Rep. Crenshaw covers what was learned from this week's House Intel Committee hearing on Worldwide Threats, his push for congressional leadership to start taking the Mexican drug cartel threat seriously, Secretary Kennedy's action to change America's tap water, and much more. All the real news and clear analysis you need to know in less than 20 minutes.   The Signal chat leak   Why we need a Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels   Israel-Hamas ceasefire breaks down   The IRS Hunter Biden whistleblowers get their due   The long overdue dismantling of the Department of Education   The fluoride rebellion   A stem cell breakthrough for damaged corneas   The F-47 stealth fighter   SpaceX brings the NASA astronauts back home   Recommended reading: Dreaming the Dream of a Free Lebanon

On the latest Situation Report, Rep. Crenshaw analyzes President Trump's first State of the Union address as 47. He covers the latest developments in the Trump's peace negotiations over Ukraine and Europe's acceleration of military spending. And he looks at the latest developments in the U.S. crackdown on illegal immigrants and cartel operations. All the real news and clear analysis you need to know in less than 20 minutes.   Did the cartels just threaten Dan Crenshaw?   Trump's broad, unapologetic display of his agenda at SOTU   Trump's key demands to Ukraine   “Europeans should be able to defend their own continent.”   The rationale behind the Critical Minerals Deal   Zelensky's mea culpa following his disastrous White House visit   Trump demands Europe accelerate its military spending   Drone warfare in Ukraine   Next steps in the budget reconciliation process   Trump's gold card immigration visa   Trump's golden dome – a new missile defense system for America   Gov. Abbott launches a major crackdown on Colony Ridge   Cartel IEDs at the southern border   Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough