The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing for another round of strikes against Iran following November's midterm elections. With military planners considering a short but intensive campaign, questions are growing about whether renewed attacks could force Tehran to make concessions or trigger a wider conflict.

- Later in the show—The Pentagon is reportedly developing a new deep-cover espionage program targeting China and other American adversaries. The initiative could expand U.S. intelligence operations into economic warfare.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—A major setback for Iran as its campaign to disrupt global oil supplies appears to be backfiring. Gulf oil exports have surpassed prewar levels, while Tehran's own shipments have reportedly ground to a halt, depriving the regime of billions in revenue.

Later in the show—Haitian gangs take four Salvadoran military personnel hostage, prompting President Nayib Bukele to threaten military retaliation. The confrontation highlights the continuing security crisis in Haiti and the challenges facing international forces attempting to restore order.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—Iran's regime faces a growing armed insurgency as opposition groups launch increasingly sophisticated attacks against government security forces. Militants are targeting police stations, military convoys, and senior commanders in southeastern Iran, opening another front of instability as Tehran struggles with war, economic turmoil, and domestic unrest.

- Later in the show—British counterterrorism police re-arrest two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence near RAF Fairford, an air base used by American bombers conducting strikes against Iran. The investigation raises questi...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—U.S. intelligence reportedly believes Vladimir Putin personally ordered an escalating campaign of sabotage against NATO countries. A new investigation reveals how Russian operatives allegedly targeted military cargo aircraft at a German airport, along with a warning the Kremlin reportedly delivered that more attacks were coming.

The revelations raise serious questions about Moscow's covert operations against America's European allies.

Later in the show—Turkey is moving closer to deploying military personnel to Saudi Arabia to help defend the kingdom agai...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—France is reeling from widespread riots, arson, and violent demonstrations as new investigations uncover a sprawling network of communist groups, radical-left organizations, and international activists helping mobilize the unrest. We'll examine who's behind the protests, the groups supporting them, and the questions surrounding their involvement in the violence.

- Later in the show—Iranian officials acknowledge that Tehran is deliberately prolonging negotiations with Washington in hopes of weakening President Trump ahead of the November midterm elections. The strategy raises new qu...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—Britain is deploying RAF fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks. The move comes as a devastating Houthi strike kills at least 73 soldiers in Yemen, raising questions about how deeply Western powers could become involved in the growing conflict.

Later in the show—Nearly 60,000 American and Japanese troops launch major military exercises near Taiwan, deploying advanced anti-ship missiles and air-defense systems. The drills come as China expands its maritime patrols and sends nuclear-capable bombers toward the...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First—Tensions between Washington and Kyiv are reaching new heights as President Zelensky accuses the U.S. of temporarily interrupting critical intelligence sharing. The Trump administration denies the allegation, while President Trump escalates his criticism of Zelensky's leadership.

- Later in the show—Iran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, with ships coming under attack and 6,000 sailors stranded. Tehran is also reviving demands President Trump has already rejected. I'll break down the mounting crisis.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First—Iran's role in the escalating war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be far more extensive than previously understood. New reporting reveals Iranian military officers are helping direct deadly missile and drone attacks, while covert shipments are delivering weapons and personnel into Yemen.

Later in the show—Romanian F-16s shoot down two suspected Russian drones inside the country's airspace, and officials believe they're among Moscow's newer, faster models. With incursions mounting and commercial ships coming under attack nearby, NATO faces growi...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—France suffers some of its worst unrest in years, with nearly 1,800 arrests, hundreds of injured police officers, and a historic town hall set ablaze. Violent demonstrations also erupt elsewhere in Europe, raising fresh concerns about political instability across the continent.

- Later in the show—President Trump delays sweeping new sanctions against Russia just before they were scheduled to take effect, prompting criticism from lawmakers and questions about Washington's strategy for pressuring Vladimir Putin.

- Plus—E...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

First up—Russia and Ukraine continue trading strikes against critical infrastructure as new questions emerge about American support for Kyiv. John Hardie, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, joins us to discuss the latest developments and the direction of the war.

Later in the show—China is increasing its military activity around Taiwan, raising concerns about Beijing’s intentions and the possibility of a confrontation. Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins us to examine China's latest moves and what...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First—The Houthis have struck Yemen's presidential palace complex in a deadly attack, even as Saudi-backed forces press their offensive against the rebels. We'll examine why Riyadh is still struggling to contain the Houthi threat, and how the violence is beginning to affect international businesses operating in the kingdom.

Later in the show—President Trump is escalating his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over Kyiv's renewed strikes on Russian oil facilities. Meanwhile, new reporting reveals that the order to restrict Ukraine's military satel...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Ukraine declares an end to President Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, launching fresh attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after accusing Moscow of continuing its strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities.

- Russia has constructed a massive new drone attack base in just six weeks, raising concerns about Moscow's growing ability to launch strikes against targets across Ukraine.

- China threatens Taiwan with consequences following a maritime confrontation, as Washington condemns Beijing's increasingly aggressive operations around the island.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—the Pentagon is reportedly considering using the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran as military planners prepare options for another round of devastating strikes. The massive weapon could play a role in Washington’s next move against Tehran.

Later in the show—the Pentagon is deploying hundreds of American soldiers to Panama as the Trump administration expands its military campaign against Latin American drug cartels.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—Iran is fortifying its nuclear facilities, mobilizing civilians, and preparing for another round of fighting with the United States. With its military badly weakened and its economy under enormous pressure, we examine Tehran's strategy and whether the regime is preparing for a war it cannot win.

- Later in the show—a Ukrainian special-forces veteran goes on trial in Germany, accused of leading the covert operation that destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. The case could expose new details about one of...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

First up—the Houthis strike the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco, as Riyadh presses ahead with a major offensive in Yemen. After more than a decade of fighting, we examine why the Houthis have proven so difficult to defeat and whether Saudi Arabia’s expanding military partnerships could finally change the equation.

Later in the show—Ukraine reports unexpected restrictions on SpaceX’s military satellite network that are disrupting battlefield operations, as Russia continues attacking the country’s energy infrast...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—Iran's oil exports have reportedly fallen to zero under the American blockade, while Tehran escalates its attacks against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The surge in violence raises fears that economic desperation could trigger another round of fighting.

- Later in the show—Saudi Arabia launches fresh airstrikes against oil facilities near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as its war against the Houthis intensifies.

- Plus—Five Russian ballistic missiles strike civilian infrastructure in Kyiv, as Ukrai...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—Xi Jinping's drive to turn China into the world's dominant superpower is creating serious problems for its economy. A new investigation reveals how Beijing's debt-fueled industrial expansion is threatening the economic foundations of China's global ambitions.

Later in the show—Britain's top spy warns that Iran and Russia are escalating their covert operations across Europe. British intelligence says Tehran is increasingly targeting military installations, while Moscow continues its campaign of sabotage against critical infrastructure.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Ukraine's drone campaign against Russia's oil industry is inflicting serious economic damage. A new Washington Post investigation reveals how Ukrainian forces are systematically disabling critical refinery equipment, even as President Trump pressures Kyiv to halt the attacks.

- Britain formally links Iran's Revolutionary Guards to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a British air base that housed American B-1 bombers. London is imposing new sanctions on Iranian-linked operatives amid growing concerns about Tehran's covert operations on NATO territory.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

Iran's top security officials and diplomats are sending contradictory messages about negotiations with Washington, raising fresh questions about who's actually running the country. With Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still out of public view, uncertainty is growing over whether anyone in Tehran has the authority to negotiate and enforce an agreement to end the war.

President Trump announces an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but neither Moscow nor Kyiv has agreed to the deal. The announcement comes as Washington pressures Ukraine to...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Houthi rebels launch a deadly attack on Saudi Arabia as President Trump considers direct American military intervention in Yemen. The attack comes as Saudi-backed forces battle to reclaim territory along a critical Red Sea shipping route.

- A new Wall Street Journal investigation reveals how hackers are hijacking everyday security cameras to spy on military movements and gather intelligence, turning ordinary civilian technology into a tool of modern warfare.

- President Trump calls for new leadership in Ukraine, accusing President Vo...

October 7, 2023, changed Israel forever. Three years later, the consequences of Hamas' devastating attack continue to reverberate across the Middle East. Mike Slater joins former CIA officer Mike Baker to examine the events of that day, the wars and political upheaval that followed, and how Israel's strategic position has changed. What lessons have been learned, and where does Israel go from here?

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks, the Middle East has undergone a dramatic transformation. Alex Selsky of the Middle East Forum joins Mike Baker to examine how years of war and the widening conflict with Iran have reshaped Israel’s strategic position and what comes next for the region.

Federal officers are reporting a massive surge in terrorism-related encounters at the U.S. southern border. Art Arthur of the Center for Immigration Studies joins Mike Baker to break down the troubling numb...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First—President Trump says the U.S. won't launch new strikes against Iran before the November midterms, even as the Pentagon prepares for another major round of combat. But with Washington tightening its economic stranglehold and continued Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping, questions are mounting over just how long this uneasy standoff can last.

Later in the show—China expands its maritime presence into sensitive waters off Taiwan's eastern coast. The latest discovery is raising fresh concerns that Beijing may be preparing for a fut...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Saudi Arabia may be preparing to dramatically expand its war against the Houthis, as Syria considers sending as many as 20,000 troops to Yemen to support a much larger ground offensive.

• New reporting reveals an alleged Iranian plot to use drones against U.S. military bases in Germany and potentially kill American troops, while a separate drone strike has hit a major Russian data center operated by Yandex.

• South Korea has successfully tested a domestically developed hypersonic glide weapon as Seoul...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The U.S. military buildup around Iran is entering a new phase, with CENTCOM reportedly ordered to complete preparations for another major round of fighting.

• Federal authorities say they disrupted an ISIS-inspired plot targeting the Mall of America, arresting an 18-year-old after an undercover gun sale.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The U.S. blockade is putting growing pressure on Iran’s oil exports to China, with Chinese refiners increasingly turning to other suppliers for crude.

• Turkey is beginning to provide military support to Saudi Arabia under its new defense pact as the war against Yemen’s Houthis intensifies.

• Two commercial vessels have been struck by drones off Bulgaria, pushing the conflict deeper into the Black Sea as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blames Russia.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The Trump administration is laying out what Iran would have to do to end the war, even as Washington remains uncertain over who inside Tehran actually has the authority to make a deal.

• France is facing its worst school unrest in decades, with widespread student demonstrations, violence and arrests as new reporting raises questions about how much of the movement was organized by the country’s hard left.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• U.S. officials say America’s abrupt withdrawal of B-1 bombers from Britain was prompted by intelligence about an alleged Iranian plot to attack the aircraft and kill American personnel.

• Satellite imagery shows Chinese attack aircraft and military vehicles arriving at a new joint facility in Laos, raising questions about Beijing’s expanding military presence in Southeast Asia.

• Germany’s former intelligence chief has been arrested on suspicion of passing classified information to a foreign intelligence service and committing treason.

• In tod...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The conflict in Yemen is becoming a broader regional fight, as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey officially put their new defense pact into action amid the war with the Houthis.

• Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks yet on the Moscow region, while Kyiv claims its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure has disabled more than half of the country’s oil-refining capacity.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Iran’s biggest bargaining chip may be starting to lose its value, as Gulf oil exports recover to prewar levels while pressure grows on the Houthis around Bab el-Mandeb.

• The United States has pulled all of its B-1 bombers out of a key British air base amid security concerns surrounding suspected plots targeting the facility.

• A former Russian serviceman accused by Ukraine of torturing prisoners of war has been killed in a car bombing inside Russia.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, the FBI has arrested a woman accused of spying f...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• What looked like a fight over Bab el-Mandeb has expanded into a much larger Saudi-backed campaign aimed at retaking Sanaa and breaking Houthi control of Yemen.

• The White House is monitoring a mysterious death tied to a Russian anti-plague laboratory, as questions grow over what happened inside the facility and why authorities have taken unusual precautions.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• A major new offensive is getting underway against the Houthis in Yemen, raising fresh questions about whether American forces could eventually be drawn directly into the fight.

• President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing Vladimir Putin has ordered a new doctrine expanding Russian attacks against civilian targets ahead of winter.

• New details emerge in the attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, with reports that the accused copilot had previously been grounded over concerns about hi...

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, raising major questions about where the technology is headed and whether society is prepared for what comes next. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Mike Baker to discuss the future of AI.

• The final U.S. troops have now left Iraq, closing another chapter in America’s long military presence there. Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins Mike to discuss what the withdrawal means for Iraq and the wider region.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The United States is sending thousands more troops and potentially a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as President Trump keeps the possibility of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms on the table.

• Ukraine reaches a major milestone in its war effort, deploying its domestically produced FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for the first time as Kyiv works to expand its homegrown weapons capability.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Iran’s economic troubles deepen as tankers remain stranded overseas, the rial hits a new record low, and U.S. pressure continues to tighten around Tehran’s oil trade.

• China-linked hackers are impersonating American officials and AI experts in an effort to target researchers and policy specialists working on artificial intelligence.

• Britain says it believes Iran played a role in the suspected plot near RAF Fairford, the British base used by U.S. bombers in operation...

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• New reporting says Iran is preparing plans for a harder and potentially broader retaliation if the United States resumes major strikes, even as negotiations continue through Qatar.

• Hezbollah has reportedly held secret talks with Syria’s new government, a remarkable shift after years spent fighting to keep Bashar al-Assad in power and one that raises new questions about Iran’s influence over the group.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The diplomatic channel with Iran remains open, with Qatar carrying messages between Washington and Tehran even as the U.S. imposes another round of sanctions.

• U.S. forces are leaving Iraq after more than two decades, raising concerns that Iran-backed militias or ISIS could exploit the resulting security vacuum.

• Pakistan says it will defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis by “whatever means are available,” raising the possibility that Islamabad could become directly involved in the widening...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Russia issues a new nuclear warning to NATO, saying any attempt to cut off or attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad could trigger a response involving nuclear weapons as tensions continue to rise in the Baltic.

• Israeli officials say passengers and crew aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv subdued the co-pilot after he allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Flydubai says the reason for the altercation remains unknown.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Iran’s ability to restrict oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is weakening as regional exports rebound, potentially eroding one of Tehran’s most important sources of leverage.

• The Kremlin is pressuring Russian companies to pay for their own drone defenses as Ukrainian strikes increasingly threaten industrial sites deep inside Russia.

• U.S. military cyber and national-security forces are being brought into efforts to protect November’s midterm elections from foreign hackers and influence oper...

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First, European officials are confronting a new alleged Russian attack on NATO soil, adding urgency to efforts to develop a common response to sabotage and other hybrid threats.

• Later, a new Senate investigation says Iran has relied heavily on cryptocurrency to move money around U.S. sanctions, exposing a growing digital workaround within Tehran’s shadow banking network.

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