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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.
May 21st, 2024: ICC Warrants, NATO Troops, & Island Unrest
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, charging them with war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza.
Reports reveal that several NATO countries are actively lobbying for member states to send troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces.
French police are struggling to restore order in New Caledonia, a French island territory, after days of deadly riots by pro-independence demonstrators.
An update on the American military presence in Niger, where the Pentagon has announced an agreement to extract close to 1,000 American personnel from the African nation.
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19:1221/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 20th, 2024: Iran Divided Over Death Of 'Butcher Of Tehran' & Israel Sets Sights On Rafah
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
As a divided Iran reacts to the death of the Iranian president, I wanted to take a moment to dig into his violent history that earned him the moniker "the Butcher of Tehran."
Israel has officially informed the U.S. that they plan to broaden their ground operations inside Rafah despite desperate protests from the Biden administration to pump the breaks.
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11:3920/05/2024
May 20th, 2024: Iran's President Dies In Helicopter Crash, Conflict In Israel's War Cabinet, & Zelensky Warns Of Coming Russian Blitz
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The president of Iran, along with the Islamic regime’s foreign minister, died on Sunday following a helicopter crash in the foggy mountain terrain along their border with Azerbaijan.
Cracks are beginning to show within Israel’s once unified war cabinet, as another key member hits out at Netanyahu over post-war plans and threatens to resign.
As Putin presses forward in northeastern Ukraine, officials in Kyiv are warning it may just be the opening salvo of a coming summer offensive.
In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, we’ll take a look at an unusual travel warning issued by the State Department telling members of the LGBTQ+ community to be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist violence during pride month.
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19:5820/05/2024
PDB Situation Report | May 18th, 2024: Moscow on the March & US-Israeli Split
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
The latest news out of Moscow, including the reshuffling of Putin's cabinet and the ongoing corruption scandal.
An insightful analysis with George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War on the situation in Russia.
A deep dive into the recent news from the war between Israel and Hamas with David Adesnik of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
An investigation into the seedy financial underbelly of the southern border crisis and its broader impacts.
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56:0418/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 17th, 2024: Gallant’s Plan for Gaza & a Drone Warfare ‘Game Changer’
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The latest in the growing split over so-called day after for Gaza in the Israeli government, as new details emerge about a post-war plan proposed by Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The UK Ministry of Defense has announced what it’s calling a “game changer” in drone warfare.
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10:1717/05/2024
May 17th, 2024: The Putin-Xi Summit, AI Election Threats, University Caves To Palestinian Protesters, & Fico Fights For His Life
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are holding a summit aimed at forging a "new era" of partnership between the global powers, just as Moscow unleashes their forces in a new offensive against Ukraine.
America’s top intelligence official is sounding the alarm on threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence aimed at undermining U.S. elections.
The president of a public university in Northern California is on leave just one day after bowing to the demands of pro-Palestinian student protesters and agreeing to an academic boycott of Israel.
In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, we’ll have the latest on the condition of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico following a shocking assassination attempt, as authorities reveal more about the suspect.
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21:4817/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 16th, 2024: Tempers Flare Within Israel's War Cabinet & Menendez Blames Corruption On Wife
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Trouble is brewing inside Israel’s war cabinet as senior leaders clash with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a post-war plan for Gaza.
We’ll bring you the latest from Senator Bob Menendez’s corruption trial, as his defense pivots to a simple strategy: blame the senator’s wife.
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12:3916/05/2024
May 16th, 2024: Russia Advances, Iranian Arms, & Fico Stable
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The Russian military advances in Ukraine's northeastern province of Kharkiv, forcing Ukrainian troops to pull back as they run out of reinforcements.
Iran continues to arm its proxies across the Middle East, with Jordan foiling an Iranian-led plot to smuggle weapons into the kingdom for acts of sabotage.
President Biden plans to use executive action to shut down the US-Mexico border once migrant crossings reach 4,000 per day.
Update on the assassination attempt on the life of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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19:3816/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 15th, 2024: The UN's Hamas Problem & Slovakia's PM Fights For His Life After Assassination Attempt
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israel revealed Tuesday that during ongoing operations in Gaza, IDF forces discovered and neutralized Hamas terrorists operating out of U.N.-run facilities used for aid distribution, raising urgent questions about their ties with the militant group.
In a shocking scene out of Slovakia, the nation’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times in an assignation attempt on Wednesday, leaving the leader fighting for his life with critical injuries.
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10:1815/05/2024
May 15th, 2024: Border Crisis Cash, IDF Advances, & Blinken in Kyiv
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We kick things off at the border, where a recent investigation reveals how nonprofit organizations are raking in cash from the border crisis.
Later in the show, Israeli tanks advance deeper into Rafah, causing more than 450,000 Palestinians to flee. The IDF's operation complicates negotiations with Hamas, with mediator Qatar warning of a near stalemate.
Plus, Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise visit to Kyiv, promising that U.S. military aid will significantly impact Ukraine's fight against a new Russian offensive.
In today's Back of the Brief, Harvard students end their protest after the university caves to some of their demands.
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20:5015/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 14th, 2024: Biden's Gambit On Chinese Trade & Corruption Scandal In Moscow's Halls Of Power
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The Biden administration is hitting China with a flurry of new tariffs on a range of key products, including electric vehicles and solar cells, inflaming tensions with leaders in Beijing.
There’s more upheaval in Moscow’s halls of power, as reports emerge that another senior Russian defense official has been arrested on charges of corruption.
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11:0914/05/2024
May 14th, 2024: Gaza’s Police State, Menendez on Trial, & Canada's Sikh Case
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We begin with a revealing look into Gaza's internal governance. According to a new exposé by The New York Times, Hamas operates a police state there, complete with a secret police force and an extensive network of government informants.
The corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez began in New Jersey on Monday. We’ll examine the case against the New Jersey Senator, who’s accused of using his position as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to fill his pockets and benefit foreign governments.
More arrests in Canada related to the 2023 assassination of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia, as Indian officials respond to accusations that they were behind the murder.
Lastly, in today's Back of the Brief, a potential Chinese Communist Party influence operation in the Big Apple.
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19:1614/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 13th, 2024: Biden Barters With Israel & Putin's Leadership Shakeup
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The Biden administration is offering Israel sensitive intelligence regarding the location of Hamas targets in Gaza in an attempt to prevent them from launching a full-scale ground invasion of Rafah.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is engaging in a major shakeup of Moscow’s leadership as he embarks on his fifth term as president, announcing Sunday he would be replacing his close ally and long-serving defense minister.
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11:2313/05/2024
May 13th, 2024: Israel-US Relations Crumble Amid Weapons Fallout, Putin's Major Escalation In Ukraine, & North Korean Provocations
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
IDF forces are moving further into the southern Gaza city of Rafah amid rising tensions with the US. We’ll look at the fallout facing the Biden administration after their decision to cut off weapons to Israel, as well as a White House report alleging Israel violated humanitarian law in Gaza.
Russia has launched a major ground offensive in northeast Ukraine, capturing territory and officially opening a new front in their brutal war as they attempt to break Kyiv's front lines.
We’ll take a look at the fallout from the U.N.’s recent vote to grant Palestinians full membership in the United Nations.
In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, North Korea is once again inflaming tensions on the Korean peninsula, recently testing a new multiple rocket launcher system targeting South Korean population centers.
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19:5913/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 10th, 2024: Russia's Major Escalation Against Ukraine & The Lingering Threat Of ISIS
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
In a significant update on the war in Ukraine, it appears the Putin regime is gearing up for a major new ground offensive to break through Kyiv’s front-line defenses and expand their territorial hold within the country.
We’ll discuss the Biden administration's efforts to repatriate Americans stranded in war-torn Syria, including a U.S.-born woman who now faces charges in New York City for allegedly receiving training from ISIS terrorists.
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11:1910/05/2024
May 10th, 2024: Border Rules, Chinese Migrants, & Iran's Nuclear Threat
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We tackle the latest domestic news concerning the border crisis as Democrats plan to introduce new rules to curb illegal migration. This strategy could majorly undercut their political rivals just before the presidential election.
Our conversation continues on border issues with a focus on the new agreement between the Chinese government and the US, aimed at handling the significant influx of Chinese nationals crossing the US border from Mexico.
We delve into international tensions as top officials in Iran threaten to acquire nuclear weapons, coinciding with reports from the UN’s top watchdog about Iran's non-cooperation with nuclear inspectors.
In the Back of the Brief, we bring you an update from the Kremlin, where a former top defense official is now facing trial in a Russian court, accused of accepting bribes worth approximately $11 million.
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20:2110/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 9th, 2024: Biden Threatens Israel & MTG's Bid To Unseat GOP Speaker Fails Spectacularly
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The rift between the Biden administration and Israel is growing ever wider, as Biden vowed Wednesday evening to stop supplying Israel with weapons and artillery shells if their military invades Rafah, drawing condemnations from Israeli leaders and members of Congress from both parties.
We’ll discuss Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s failed attempt at removing House Speaker Mike Johnson from his post, which was roundly rejected by Congress on Wednesday in a rare moment of bipartisanship.
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11:4509/05/2024
May 9th, 2024: Russia’s Euro-Rampage, EU Violence, & Arresting Netanyahu
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We begin in Europe, where several nations are confronting Russia diplomatically, summoning its ambassadors in response to allegations of cyber-attacks and GPS jamming targeting commercial flights.
Later, we shift to war-torn Ukraine to discuss Russia's severe drone and missile attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.
We also explore the alarming increase in political violence throughout Europe as the region approaches critical EU elections in June.
In today’s Back of the Brief, at least one U.S. congress member is now demanding the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking officials, alleging violations of the Genocide Convention under international law.
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18:4309/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 8th, 2024: Biden Cuts Off Weapons To Israel & Anti-Israel Campus Chaos Erupts Across Europe
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
U.S. officials are confirming that the Biden administration has halted a large shipment of offensive weapons to Israel in an attempt to pressure leaders in Jerusalem to forgo plans for a large-scale ground operation in the final Hamas stronghold of Rafah.
Anti-Israeli sentiment is spreading throughout the western world, as the chaotic pro-Palestinian student protests that recently engulfed American college campuses begin to erupt across Europe.
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11:1908/05/2024
May 8th, 2024: Help for Haiti, Rafah Operations, & North Korean Duds
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We start in the Caribbean as Haiti's new interim government grapples with rampant violence in the capital. A multinational force has begun arriving to assist in stabilizing the situation.
From Gaza, we report on the precarious state of hostage negotiations, threatened by ongoing Israeli operations in Rafah.
We also examine the performance of North Korean missiles used by Russian forces, as Ukrainian officials question their effectiveness.
In today's Back of the Brief, TikTok takes on the U.S. government, challenging potential bans through legal action.
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17:0708/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 7th, 2024: Israeli Tanks Take Rafah Crossing & Kremlin Agents Inside Ukraine Plot To Kill Zelensky
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israeli tanks have officially entered the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Israel takes control of the Gazan side of the vital crossing to Egypt. We'll provide an update on their operations, along with ongoing ceasefire negotiations taking place in Cairo.
As the war rages on against Russia, Ukrainian intelligence agents have foiled another assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelensky, this time by two high ranking rogue colonels who were allegedly working on behalf of the Kremlin.
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10:0007/05/2024
May 7th, 2024: Ceasefire Confusion, Putin’s Power, & Drone Dynamics
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The IDF has begun operations in Rafah just hours after Hamas announced would accept a deal to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza—something Israeli officials dismissed as a ceasefire ploy.
Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as President of Russia, leveraging the war in Ukraine to solidify his authority.
We take a look into how drone warfare is reshaping the modern battlefield and why America is struggling to adapt to this critical technology for national security.
In our Back of the Brief segment, we discuss the fallout from anti-Israel protests on college campuses, including Columbia University's cancellation of its commencement ceremony.
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22:0807/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 6th, 2024: Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills & Israel Sets Sights On Rafah
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The risk of nuclear escalation is intensifying, as Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills in response to what Moscow called threats from the U.S., France, and Britain.
It appears the Israeli military is preparing to root Hamas out of their last stronghold in the city of Rafah, as they began ordering Palestinians sheltering in the city to start evacuations.
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10:0806/05/2024
May 6th, 2024: Israeli Ammo Woes, Kim’s Missile Secrets, & Canada Arrests Assassins
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We’ll bring you the latest in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, where the Biden administration is pressuring the Netanyahu government to call off an offensive in Rafah by suspending vital ammunition shipments.
A shocking discovery on Ukraine’s battlefields reveals North Korean ballistic missiles equipped with advanced US and European components.
We cover a major development in Canada, where a hit squad allegedly linked to the Indian government has been arrested in connection with the 2023 assassination of a Sikh activist.
In our Back of the Brief segment, tensions escalate in Niger as Russian military personnel, including those from the group formerly known as Wagner, occupy an airbase alongside US troops.
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17:4706/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 3rd, 2024: Ukraine Escalation Sparks Russian Threats & Iranian Scholarships For American Radicals
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The specter of a wider conflict in Europe is once again rearing its ugly head, as Russia lashes out at the U.K. and France over their posture regarding the war in Ukraine.
Amid the anti-Israel upheaval consuming American college campuses, officials in Iran are offering pro-Palestinian students and faculty from the U.S. and Europe scholarships to universities in the Islamic nation.
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14:0403/05/2024
May 3rd, 2024: Bankrolling Anarchy, US-Saudi Pact, & AI Nuclear Risks
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We begin with a closer look at the ongoing anti-Israel protests on university campuses across the country, delving into the sources of funding that fuel these demonstrations.
Next, we explore the impending historic agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia, which could significantly alter the dynamics in the Middle East by providing security guarantees to the kingdom and potentially setting the stage for diplomatic ties with Israel.
We also discuss the urgent appeals from US officials to China and Russia, cautioning against the use of Artificial Intelligence in controlling their nuclear arsenals due to the risk of catastrophic errors.
In the Back of the Brief, we uncover new documents released by the House Homeland Security Committee that show the majority of nearly 400,000 migrants eligible for the Biden Administration's mass parole program are converging on a single state.
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19:5503/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 2nd, 2024: Authorities Raise Alarms Over Radicalization Of Anti-Israel Protesters & Putin-Style Legal Crackdown Sparks Violent Riots In Georgia
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Amid the ongoing anti-Israel demonstrations nationwide, officials are now warning of the threat of “radicalization" among the pro-Palestinian protesters.
Kremlin sympathizers in the nation of Georgia are pushing for a legal overhaul that critics say is reminiscent of the tactics of the Putin regime, sparking a wave of violent riots in the capital city.
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11:3902/05/2024
May 2nd, 2024: Russia’s Arms Race, Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions, & Illegal Migration Migrates
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
With new Western arms shipments headed to Ukraine, Russia is responding by boosting its own weapons production. We'll assess the current state of the Russian arms industry after two years of conflict.
Growing concerns mount as Iran may be closer than ever to acquiring a nuclear weapon, with the regime ramping up its provocative rhetoric.
We explore reports that U.S. border patrol agents are now questioning Chinese TikTok employees about their ties to the Communist Party as they enter the United States.
In today’s Back of the Brief, we look at how Texas’s intensified border enforcement is causing the U.S. migrant crisis to spread beyond the Lone Star State into neighboring regions.
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20:1402/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 1st, 2024: Palestinian Refugees In America & Police End Campus Chaos At Columbia
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The Biden Administration is mulling plans to offer Palestinian refugees safe haven in the United States in a move that is sure to stir controversy, and will likely further strain ties between the U.S. and Israel.
We’ll bring you the latest from the anti-Israel chaos engulfing university campuses across the country, as Columbia finally called in police to clear demonstrators and arrest hundreds of agitators who had taken over an academic building and occupied school grounds.
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11:2601/05/2024
May 1st, 2024: Gaza’s Future, Nuclear Deterrence, & GPS Jamming
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
With the world awaiting a decision on the latest ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East to discuss Gaza's future with key allies. We explore why some Arab nations are hesitant to engage in post-war plans.
Later, we examine the escalating nuclear threats from Kremlin propagandists against NATO, and French President Emmanuel Macron's signaling of France's nuclear arsenal as a deterrent.
We also cover accusations from Baltic states that Russia is using GPS jamming to disrupt commercial air traffic as part of its asymmetrical warfare strategy.
In the Back of the Brief: We turn our attention to Capitol Hill where the movement to unseat Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has stalled, for now.
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18:2901/05/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 30th, 2024: Chaos Consumes Columbia & Biden Accuses Israeli Battalions Of Human Rights Violations
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The anti-Israel protests engulfing Columbia University further devolved into chaos overnight, as activists stormed an academic building and administrators began issuing suspensions. We'll have the latest on the campus chaos across the country, and how some colleges are beginning to aggressively crack down.
The Biden administration has accused five Israeli IDF units of committing gross human rights violations, pointing to alleged incidents that occurred prior to the 7 October attacks and subsequent Israeli response. We’ll discuss the implications and the looming threat of sanctions from the White House.
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11:3530/04/2024
April 30th, 2024: Netanyahu’s Dilemma, Mexico’s Campaign Carnage, & Honey Trap Hazards
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a dire choice as Israel stands on the brink of the Rafah offensive, with a ceasefire hanging in the balance and his coalition government at risk of collapsing.
We dive into the turmoil of Mexico's politics, examining the lethal stakes of its upcoming June elections, marked by the assassination of over 30 candidates.
Delving into the world of international intrigue, we uncover China’s heightened espionage campaigns in Europe, where ‘honey traps’ ensnare unsuspecting officials.
In the Back of the Brief, we turn our gaze to Russia’s war the free press, targeting journalists from Western media outlets.
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19:2230/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 29th, 2024: Arrest Warrants For Israeli Leaders & Columbia Fails To Boot Anti-Israel Protesters
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israeli officials are warning that the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for high-ranking officials in Jerusalem, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges related to the war in Gaza. We’ll discuss the unprecedented action and what it means for Israel’s ongoing operations.
We’ll return to our coverage of the anti-Israel protests, which continue to garner praise from radicals in the Middle East, as Columbia says negotiations with demonstrators have once again hit a dead end.
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12:0029/04/2024
April 29th, 2024: Last Chance for a Ceasefire, Ukraine’s Windfall, & Navalny Doubts
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel tightens the noose on Hamas with a final offer for hostage negotiations amid the impending Rafah offensive. We scrutinize the eleventh-hour efforts for peace before the onset of military action.
Ukraine's defense buckles under the Russian onslaught, prompting the U.S. to unveil a colossal $6 billion military aid package, a direct investment into American-made armaments.
A US intelligence assessment is casting doubt on reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin directly ordered the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny—an assessment that’s being disputed by the Kremlin itself.
Our 'Back of the Brief' segment tracks the surge in anti-Israel protests, leading to over 200 arrests on U.S. college campuses.
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17:5029/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 26th, 2024: The China-Russia Conundrum & Iran Weaponizes Anti-Israel Protests In US
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
China is coming under increased pressure from the west to cut their financial support to Moscow over the war in Ukraine, as satellite images emerge showing the CCP harboring a North Korean ship transferring weapons to Russia.
We’ll give you the latest on the anti-Israel protests sweeping the country, as administrators at Columbia University cave to the activists and Iran uses the moment for an anti-west propaganda push.
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13:2126/04/2024
April 26th, 2024: Kremlin Corruption, Haiti Humanitarian Crisis, & Laser Weapons Deployed
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
A major scandal in the Kremlin as Russia's Deputy Defense Minister is arrested on bribery charges. This marks the biggest corruption scandal since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine over two years ago.
A second African nation is now demanding the removal of US troops, potentially jeopardizing anti-terror operations in the region.
We provide an update on Haiti, where a new government has been sworn in amidst a humanitarian crisis that continues to deteriorate.
In our Back of the Brief segment, we bring you the latest on a transforming battlefield, with the US Army announcing the deployment of high-energy laser weapons overseas for the first time ever.
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18:3826/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 25th, 2024: Iran Praises Anti-Israel Protests As Chaos Spreads & Putin Sends Nuclear-Capable Missile Systems To NATO Border
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
We’ll provide an update on the chaotic anti-Israel demonstrations currently engulfing college campuses across America, as well as who may be funding and organizing these protests.
We’ll take a look at a disturbing development on NATO’s eastern flank, as the Putin regime moves nuclear-capable missile systems to its border with Finland.
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11:5725/04/2024
April 25th, 2024: IDF’s Rafah Strategy, Outer Space Showdown, & Terrorism Down Under
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We look at the impending IDF offensive in Rafah as Israeli forces stand by for government approval, potentially marking the final stage of the conflict with Hamas.
A tense standoff at the UN, where the United States and Russia clash over the militarization of space and Russia's alleged development of an anti-satellite nuclear weapon.
We discuss the controversial UN decision to omit Hamas from its list of groups implicated in sexual violence for 2023, and what this means for international relations and Israel's global standing.
In the Back of the Brief, we cover the arrest of Islamic extremists in Australia, unveiling the network behind the stabbing of a Sydney bishop.
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19:4525/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 24th, 2024: FBI Warns Of Unprecedented Threats To US Homeland & America Recommits To Israel's Defense
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
FBI Director Christopher Wray recently got candid about the multitude of threats facing the American homeland, warning he’s never seen a threat environment this dangerous over his lengthy career.
We’ll take a deeper dive into the long delayed foreign aid package that President Joe Biden signed into law today, particularly how the U.S. is strategically deploying funds in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific region.
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12:2424/04/2024
April 24th, 2024: Ukraine Aid Rush, Tik Tok Trouble, & Baltimore's Bridge Blowback
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
The Senate passes $95 billion in foreign aid as the Biden administration readies a $1 billion military package for Ukraine ahead of presidential approval.
TikTok under fire: the U.S. government moves to ban the video-sharing app in the U.S. unless Chinese stakeholders divest.
Baltimore's bridge debacle: an in-depth look at the city's legal action against a cargo ship's owners for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Campus unrest: GOP calls for the National Guard to shield Jewish students amidst growing tensions.
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19:4724/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 23rd, 2024: Antisemitism Grips Ivy League Campuses & The Fallout Of Biden's 'Cannibals' Tale
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
It was a wild night on college campuses across America as anti-Israel demonstrators ratcheted up their activities. We’ll discuss the chaotic scenes and the unprecedented steps school administrators are taking in an attempt to restore order and protect their Jewish students from proliferating antisemitism.
We’ll look at the diplomatic fallout between the U.S. and Papua New Guinea after President Joe Biden claimed his uncle was shot down over the Island of New Guinea during World War II and eaten by cannibals.
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12:4523/04/2024
April 23rd, 2024: Blinken in Beijing, Israel Intel Shakeup, & Campus Tension
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to Beijing takes center stage as the west seeks to address China's support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
An in-depth analysis of the unfolding situation in Rafah, Israel, and the resignation of the nation’s chief of military intelligence.
The escalating crisis at American universities: examining the protests at Columbia and Yale, and the impact on Jewish student communities.
In today’s Back of the Brief, we’ll focus on the drug war in South America and Ecuador's aggressive new stance against drug cartels.
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20:5123/04/2024
The PDB Presents | The Megyn Kelly Show with Emily Jashinsky and Eliana Johnson
Today we'd like to direct your attention to another podcast, the Megyn Kelly show.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "The Federalist Radio Hour," and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to discuss former National Enquirer head David Pecker taking the stand as the first witness in the Trump Trial, what was said in the opening statements by prosecution and defense, the absurd accusations of election interference, claims that Trump is passing gas in court, the ridiculous media coverage of the trial, antisemitic demonstrations on Columbia University's campus, protests crossing from civil disobedience to harassment and violence, Ilhan Omar’s daughter speaking to MSNBC about her suspension from Barnard College over anti-Israel protesting, her splashy profile in Teen Vogue, the Biden Administration's new Title IX rules that will hurt biological girls and women, biological men in women's bathrooms at schools now national policy in America, and more.
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01:38:1522/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 22nd, 2024: NATO Nukes In Poland & Militants Resume Attacks On US Troops
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Tensions are once again flaring in the Baltic, as Poland’s leaders say they are ready to host nuclear weapons in their country on behalf of NATO to counter Russia’s military buildup along their border.
After three months of relative calm, it appears drone and rocket attacks targeting U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria by regional militant groups have resumed.
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09:4022/04/2024
April 22nd, 2024: Foreign Aid Fury, Airstrike Aftermath, & Surprise Sanctions
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Kicking off with the passage of the contentious $95 billion foreign aid legislation by the US House of Representatives, its components, and the immediate, heated response from Russia.
We break down the new details about Israel's precise airstrike in Iran, an operation executed with surgical accuracy by the Israeli Air Force.
In an unprecedented move the White House is getting ready to reveal new sanctions, not on Iran...but on Israeli Defense Forces.
In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, over 1,000 US troops in Niger face desperate conditions, disconnected from vital support systems.
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18:1622/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 19th, 2024: Iran Downplays Israel's Retaliation & North Korea Pursues Bioweapons For Germ Warfare
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
We’ll bring you the latest updates regarding Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran as leaders in Tehran attempt to downplay the incident.
We’ll discuss a U.S. State Department report that reveals North Korea is producing biological weapons, including weaponized viruses and bacteria, as part of the regime’s secretive germ warfare program.
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11:1519/04/2024
April 19th, 2024: Israel Strikes Back, Russian Hackers, & Zelensky’s Close Call
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel launches its retaliatory strike, striking a target inside the territory of Iran.
A pivotal moment at the United Nations Security Council as members prepare to vote on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership. What are the stakes and potential outcomes of this critical vote?
Alarming developments in cybersecurity as a report uncovers Russian military hackers targeting water treatment facilities in the U.S., Poland, and France, with a possible breach in Texas.
In the Back of the Brief, we delve into Russia's covert operations against Ukraine, including a foiled assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by a Polish-based operative.
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18:4919/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 18th, 2024: Johnson Risks Speakership On Ukraine Gambit & Foreign Sabotage In Germany
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is bucking the conservative wing of the GOP in his riskiest move yet, announcing plans to bring three foreign aid bills, including a package for Ukraine, to the floor for a vote as early as Saturday.
We’ll discuss a case of foreign sabotage in Germany, where two German-Russian nationals were recently arrested for plotting attacks aimed at undermining military support for Ukraine.
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11:1518/04/2024
April 18th, 2024: Israel’s Decision, Russia’s Advance, & Dubai’s ‘Rain Bomb’
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel has reportedly made its decision to respond to Iran's significant missile assault, amid a divided public opinion on the response.
As the world watches the Middle East, we shift focus to Eastern Europe to assess Russia's grinding offensive in Ukraine, analyzing shifting front lines and Russian advances.
Get the details on the impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, which began in the US Senate.
In today’s Back of the Brief, we explore the cause behind Dubai's "rain bomb" floods. Is it merely an act of nature, or could "cloud seeding" be the culprit?
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19:1318/04/2024
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 17th, 2024: Russia's Staggering Troop Losses & The Fragile State Of US-China Relations
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A new report is shedding light on Russian troop deaths inside the meat grinder on Ukraine’s front lines, as President Volodymyr Zelensky moves to boost military conscriptions to counter Putin’s ongoing aggression.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to his Chinese counterpart for the first time in more than a year Tuesday as tensions continue to flare in the South China Sea.
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11:3517/04/2024