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Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
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2In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Iran’s proxies have escalated their efforts, launching a drone attack with the aim of assassinating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his home. We’ll dive into the details and what it could mean for regional stability.
U.S. officials are investigating the unauthorized leak of classified intelligence regarding Israel’s planned strikes on Iran. We’ll unpack the implications of this breach.
North Korea is stirring tensions yet again, claiming they’ve discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in Pyongyang. They’re pointing fingers at the South for recent infiltrations and even hinting at declaring war.
And in today’s Back of the Brief, SpaceX is taking California regulators to court, accusing them of blocking launches due to Elon Musk’s political views. Interestingly, Musk has found an unexpected ally in this battle: Governor Gavin Newsom.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, an update on our coverage of Israel’s looming retaliation against Iran. Leaks from the Biden administration suggest Israel will forgo hitting Iran’s oil sites and limit their retaliation to targeted strikes against Iranian military interests.
Then, South Korea has fired warning shots at the North after the hermit kingdom blew up two cross-border roads connecting the countries, a significant escalation that has the region on edge.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
In a tragic update out of Israel, the IDF confirmed that during an operation in Gaza they recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the 7 October attacks.
Facing a manpower shortage as Ukraine advances further into Russian territory, Vladimir Putin is deploying his so-called "space troops" to the front lines of the Kursk region.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, President Donald Trump is coming to the aid of his chief political ally Elon Musk, threatening to label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism.
Later in the show, the Kurdish-led militia that controls northeastern Syria has agreed to merge its military and civilian institutions with the new Islamist government in Damascus, marking a major breakthrough for the country’s post-Assad leadership.
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
The trade war with Canada escalates—President Trump slaps fresh tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario’s governor announces electricity surcharges for American customers. We’ll break down the latest developments and what this means for U.S.-Canada relations.
A diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East—Israel and Lebanon are set to negotiate their land border for the first time in years, just months after Israel’s invasion of Lebanon.
The Trump administration moves to revoke security clearances from former Biden officials once again, raising questions about access to classified intelligence.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Department of Homeland Security rolls out a new CBP app with a controversial “self-deport” feature.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, Ukraine has reportedly agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets today with senior Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.
Later in the show, Elon Musk’s X came under a massive cyber-attack on Monday that disrupted service on the social media site for several hours. We’ll discuss the fallout, and why Musk initially appeared to blame the cyber intrusion on Ukraine.
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Russian forces are using a dangerous new tactic—sneaking through gas pipelines to ambush Ukrainian troops from behind. We’ll break down what’s happening in Kursk and why Ukrainian forces could be at risk of encirclement.
A major shake-up in Canada—Mark Carney is set to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister. The new leader used his victory speech to take aim at Donald Trump.
Chaos erupts in Romania after a right-wing presidential candidate is barred from running. Supporters are clashing with police, with claims of Russian interference once again at the center of the controversy.
And in today’s Back of the Brief, a Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration authorities.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, following President Trump’s sharp reversal of U.S. policies on Ukraine last week, European nations are now scrambling to find their own solutions to countering the aggression of Russia, with Germany and Poland eying a nuclear deterrent.
Later in the show, the Hamas terrorist group has reportedly proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel to end the war in Gaza, following direct talks with the Trump administration’s hostage affairs envoy.
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Syria is descending into its worst violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with fractured rebel factions and Assad loyalists locked in deadly clashes. We’ll break down the latest developments.
A $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza is gaining support from European nations—despite strong pushback from the U.S. and Israel.
A South Korean court has ordered the release of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, setting the stage for his trial on rebellion charges.
And in today's Back of the Brief, a federal judge has ruled in favor of Missouri in its $24 billion lawsuit against China’s Communist Party over COVID-19, a decision the state’s attorney general calls a landmark victory.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, President Donald Trump has made a personal appeal to Iran’s supreme leader to come to the negotiating table to strike a new nuclear deal, while also threatening military action if he refuses.
Later in the show, we’ll discuss a major personnel culling that quietly began this week at the CIA, which intelligence officials warn could severely damage U.S. national security interests and set the agency back years.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We’ll kick things off with a major update on the Trump administration’s trade war, as the president pauses tariffs on a host of goods from Mexico and Canada for a period of one month, praising Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s cooperation with the U.S. on the southern border.
Later in the show, EU leaders gathered for emergency talks in Brussel on Thursday in the hopes of drastically boosting defense spending following President Trump’s reversal of U.S. policies on Ukraine.
Plus, at least 15 people were injured in South Korea on Thursday after their military accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint training exercise near the North Korean border.
In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, anti-Israel protests took a darkly radical turn this week at Columbia University, as an antisemitic mob calling for “Death to America” hung an effigy of a school administrator and handed out flyers authored by the “Hamas Media Office” glorifying the barbaric 7 October attacks.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, the latest fallout from the Trump administration’s order to halt military aid to Ukraine, as officials in Kyiv warn they could run out of critical ammunition supplies in a matter of months.
Later in the show, President Trump vows to "Make Shipbuilding Great Again" as he preps an executive order aimed at countering China’s grip on the global maritime industry.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have agreed to meet for negotiations—just days after Washington cut off intelligence sharing, leaving Kyiv in the dark as the war rages on. We’ll have the latest.
The Trump administration has rejected a long-awaited Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab leaders, standing by its own vision of transforming the territory into a “riviera.”
Plus—the White House has confirmed it’s been holding direct talks with Hamas over the release of U.S. hostages in Gaza and the possibility of a broader deal to end the war.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—China fires back at the new U.S. tariffs, warning it’s prepared for, quote, ‘any type of war’ with the United States.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
We'll kick things off with President Trump's address to Congress last night, where he declared that the U.S. is "reclaiming the Panama Canal." His statement comes as we learn that asset manager BlackRock has struck a billion dollar deal to place the canal's ports under U.S. control.
Later in the show, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the Trump administration has officially designated the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization, reimposing a label that former President Joe Biden had lifted.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
New tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China just went into effect—so what does that mean for your wallet? We’ll break down where you can expect to pay more as the effects start hitting.
A major curveball in Middle Eastern relations—reports say the U.S. could turn to Russia to help broker a new Iranian nuclear deal.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is committing $100 billion to expand chip production in the U.S. It’s a huge investment with major implications for both the economy and national security.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—as protests flare up again on college campuses nationwide, Donald Trump is threatening to cut federal funding for any school that allows illegal demonstrations. We’ll break down what he said and what it could mean.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Fallout from Ukraine's Oval Office clash with President Trump continues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a statement that sounds like an apology—but stops just short. Will it be enough to get U.S. military aid back on track?
A new trade war kicks off as President Trump enacts a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods while doubling duties on Chinese imports to 20 percent. How will this impact global markets and America's economic strategy?
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
As the U.S. and Mexico tighten their grip on the border, cartel henchmen are starting to panic. With the looming threat of American strikes inside Mexico, drug lords are scrambling—not just to protect their operations, but to save their own skin.
The war of words between Ukrainian President Zelensky and President Trump escalates. After Zelensky’s latest remarks, Trump fired back, calling it, quote, “the worst statement he could have made.”
Egypt unveils its vision for a post-war Gaza, aiming to sideline Hamas and install interim governing bodies backed by Arab, Muslim, and Western states.
And in today’s Back of the Brief: The Trump administration has reportedly hit the brakes on offensive cyber operations against Russia.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, European leaders are scrambling to put forth their own peace plans to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, following the explosive meeting at the White House last Friday between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Later in the show, Germany issues an "extreme danger" warning after another car ramming attack rocks the nation, leaving at least two people dead and several others with serious injuries.
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Fallout from Friday’s explosive Oval Office shouting match between Ukrainian President Zelensky, President Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. As Zelensky receives a warm welcome in the UK, will Europe offer Ukraine more than just words?
The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire has officially ended. A proposal to extend it is on the table, but Hamas has shown no interest in agreeing.
A Norwegian fuel supplier is refusing to refuel U.S. Navy ships, citing President Trump's heated exchange with the Ukrainian President.
And in today’s Back of the Brief: Antisemitic protests erupt once again on the campus of Columbia University and Barnard College. Pro-Israel activists are calling on the Trump administration to strip federal funding.
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First, an explosive confrontation between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy that played out in front of the world today. What started as a meeting for a major deal quickly turned into a heated exchange—and it didn’t end well for anyone.
Later in the show, as Mexico extradites nearly 30 high-level cartel leaders and members to the U.S. under threats of new tariffs from the Trump administration, we are learning of a covert CIA drone program being used in Mexico to help hunt down major drug kingpins.
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War in Ukraine: How much 💰💰 and 💀😵 is Europe willing to 'contribute' to Ukraine?🤔 For the US answer is 'we're broke'; it's Europe's problem now. The EU is a BIG BLOATED bureaucracy that feeds Euros to itself.
Deja Vu of April 25, 1846. Only this time, the HI TECH version. Kill them all; let Montezuma sort them out.🤕🙃😁
Intelligence leak!! someone ask Holman if he's ever heard of OP SEC (operations security). If it was me, I'd be looking to fire and PROSECUTE an OpSec leaker; but what do I know?🤔🤓
CIA buy outs.😵💫🤔 Hmm you know Clapper and Brennan are pissed.
Meskin La Presendenta needs to deploy troops along the Meskin southern border, too. 😵💀
GOOD. Clean house. FBI should be abolished OR significantly downsized. The 'new' HQ canceled. A 'money pit' 💰with no bottom and NO results.💀👎🙈🙉🙊
Send the Gaza residents to Syria. Egypt nor Jordan want them to destabilize their already very fragile country.
FAKE NEWS When the WH press sec issues a statement, then I might pay attention. 🥸👾😂
Pardoned a convicted FBI killer. And that, after ALL the Bureau did to protect the Biden Crime Family. IMO every agent above the local SAC is CORRUPT and should be dismissed.👌😵⚡
best of luck and gods speed on your journey
👍🙃 Way 2 Go, JOE. The Party of Appeasement 👌. VOTE DEMOCRAT, plus you will get 'free💩' paid for by 'taxing the rich'.😵🤣
Remember--DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH!!🙃💰😵💫🤖😵 Hire/ Promote on the basis of skin color, sexual orientation, and gender and you can see and learn to love how "wonderful" PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRAT POLICY is. See how they 'care'; AND you get 'free sheet'.😂🤣👾
The mid east isn't the only place Iran supports terror organizations. Latin America is also a 'hot spot' for such activity. ALL Latin American leftist governments are in bed with the Iranians.
Canadians are STUPID. They elect these MPs who find creative ways to take away their civil rights. Just look @ the last "truckers protest". Canada has NO founding document and no Bill of Rights. They are UK Lite.
French. Haven't been a fighting force since the fall of Dien Ben Phu.👎🥸🤠
NOLA PD-- DEI is alive (while a bunch of innocent people are deceased) and we'll. A corrupt, DEMOCRAT run city. Seems to have no shortage of incompetent, 'people of color' in high places. EQUITY at work.🤖
Laser weapons?? How do they work out on a cloudy day? Asking for a friend.😁😎
The BIDEN REGIME is NOT Israel's friend. Every INCH of those 'tunnels' must be explored and closed; never 2 B used again. 😁👏
Is anyone gonna hold Blinken accountable for the 51 'former Intel agents' who told us the Hunter laptop was 'Russian disinformation'? Asking for a friend.😵💫😵🤔
let's try too protect this precious nation and globe red and blue states we can do it we've done so before let's do it again Americans Best