The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


First up—new reporting reveals Iran’s leadership is privately warning that fear is no longer keeping the public in check, and that even a limited U.S. strike could push the regime toward a breaking point. Behind closed doors, officials are expressing alarm over public anger and internal instability, raising new questions about how close Tehran may be to the edge.


Later in the show—the White House announces a new trade deal with India, as President Donald Trump moves to slash tariffs after New Delhi agrees to stop buying Russian oil, marking a significant shift in global trade and energy dynamics.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up—President Trump drops the hammer on Cuba, taking direct aim at the regime by moving to choke off its oil lifeline and escalate economic pressure on Havana.


Later in the show—behind-the-scenes diplomacy may be picking up between Washington and Tehran, as mediators work to arrange a possible meeting in Ankara. Plus, a deadly wave of attacks in Pakistan sparks a sweeping security crackdown, with 145 militants killed over two days of fighting and new concerns emerging over the fragile peace with India.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—we follow up on a story we brought you last week, as SpaceX says it has successfully shut down Russian forces’ use of stolen Starlink terminals on the battlefield in Ukraine.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


First up—as U.S. pressure mounts, Iran appears to be hiding activity at its nuclear sites. New satellite imagery shows roofs built over bombed facilities, blocking the world’s view of what may have survived last year’s strikes. I’ll have the details.


Later in the show—another sign that U.S.–Venezuela relations are shifting, as an American ambassador arrives in Caracas to formally reopen the U.S. embassy for the first time in seven years.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up—new reporting sheds light on Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of China’s military leadership, exposing deep corruption inside the People’s Liberation Army and raising serious questions about whether some of Beijing’s most critical weapons systems were ever fully operational.


Later in the show—some rare good news out of Venezuela, as the interim government under Delcy Rodriguez announces a sweeping amnesty plan for political prisoners, reaching back to detentions from the Chávez era.

Plus, new reporting reveals Saudi Arabia is privately urging President Trump to follow through on his warnings to Iran, arguing that restraint could leave Tehran stronger and more emboldened.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—the United States is now in the midst of a partial government shutdown, with signs it may last longer than initially expected.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:


American military power is gathering at Iran’s doorstep, as U.S. warships and air assets move into position across the Middle East. Mike is joined by Richard Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to break down what Washington may be preparing for—and what signals this deployment is sending to Tehran.


Later, we examine a sobering new study detailing the human cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Seth Jones, one of the study’s authors, joins us with insights on battlefield losses and what they mean going forward.

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