The President's Daily Brief

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 they could mean for Taiwan and the United 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 Spring Sleep: Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to https://springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB.MUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code PDB at https://mudwtr.com/PDB  #mudwtrpodFor advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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 today's Back of the Brief, President Trump reverses course on plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the gunman responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood massacre.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/@presidentsdailybriefSundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 30% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout.MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.comQuince: Refresh your wardrobe with timeless, high-quality pieces from Quince—go to https://Quince.com/PDB for free shipping and 365-day returns!For advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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 Europe's most consequential acts of infrastructure sabotage.- Plus—the United States conducts an underground experiment in Nevada designed to improve its ability to detect clandestine nuclear explosions, as Washington accuses China of conducting secret nuclear tests.- And in today's Back of the Brief—the FBI arrests an OpenAI employee after a sophisticated listening device is discovered inside an executive conference room at the company's San Francisco offices, raising questions about what information the suspect was trying to obtain.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/@presidentsdailybriefMars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com UndrDog: Our listeners get up to 30% off their entire order at https://Undrdog.com  Sheath: Sheath. The underwear of legends. Go to https://www.sheath.com/PDB and use code PDB for 20% off. First Pair Guarantee; Get your money back if the product doesn’t work for you.For advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country received no advance warning from its intelligence partners.- And in today's Back of the Brief—Kimberly Guilfoyle is leaving her post as U.S. ambassador to Greece after President Trump demanded her resignation amid a series of misconduct allegations.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/@presidentsdailybriefMUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code PDB at https://mudwtr.com/PDB#mudwtrpodCardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB  Ultra Pouches: don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad For advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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.- Western intelligence agencies warn that Russia is intensifying efforts to assassinate European defense industry executives involved in producing weapons for Ukraine. The alleged campaign is prompting heightened security measures and raising concerns about Moscow's covert operations across Europe.- In today's Back of the Brief, Colombia's decades-old guerrilla conflict intensifies as rebels detonate a car bomb in the country's southwest. The bombing comes amid escalating clashes between insurgents and government forces.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/@presidentsdailybriefTrust & Will: Estate planning doesn't have to be complicated—create your will or trust online in minutes with Trust & Will and get 20% off at https://trustandwill.com/PDBBrunt Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#BruntpodSpring Sleep: Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to https://springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB.For advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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 Volodymyr Zelenskyy of failing to end the war with Russia and blaming him for rising diesel prices in the United States.- In today's Back of the Brief, Ukraine appears to be expanding its drone campaign against Russia, targeting the country's digital infrastructure in a series of attacks on major data centers.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/@presidentsdailybriefZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDB and use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.Nobl Travel: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adSuperpower: Head to https://Superpower.com and use code PDB at checkout for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpodFor advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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 numbers and what they reveal about potential threats to American national security.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 Arca Wealth: The President's Daily Brief listeners can book a complimentary financial planning call with an Arca advisor at https://arcawealth.com/pdb Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB 

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 races to keep pace with North Korea’s advancing missile capabilities.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/@presidentsdailybriefAG1: For a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://DRINKAG1.com/PDB Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB For advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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.• In today’s Back of the Brief, the WHO is seeking answers after reports that a second worker at Russia’s anti-plague institute developed unexplained pneumonia.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/@presidentsdailybriefEthos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB Fabletics: Shop now at https://fabletics.com/PDB to get 70–80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIPFi Tracking: Get peace of mind. Fi is offering up to 30% off and free shipping when you visit https://Fitracking.com and enter promo code PDBFor advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

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 today’s Back of the Brief, around 60 people are detained after a rare Moscow protest organized by Russia’s normally Kremlin-friendly Communist Party.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 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10#stopboxpodArca Wealth: The President's Daily Brief listeners can book a complimentary financial planning call with an Arca advisor at https://arcawealth.com/pdb 

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 for China after she allegedly surveilled the U.S.-based son of Taiwan’s president.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: One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#RidgepodHomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage.Fi Tracking: Get peace of mind. Fi is offering up to 30% off and free shipping when you visit https://Fitracking.com and enter promo code PDB

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 his radicalization.• In today’s Back of the Brief, one of the suspected hackers tied to the massive FBI data theft has been detained in Jordan as the investigation into the breach continues.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 family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB.MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.comLean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB