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The President"s Daily Brief

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

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24:00

April 23rd, 2025: China’s Rare Earth Ban May Be...

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2025/04/23

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:China’s rare earth export ban was meant to punish the U.S.—but it may be backfiring, as countries around the world rush to cut their dependence on Beijing. The State Department unveils a major reorganization plan aimed at slashing bureaucracy and aligning with President Trump’s America First foreign policy. Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky both signal—for the first time in years—that they may be open to direct talks. And in today’s Back of

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15:39

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 22nd, 2025: China...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:We'll begin with an alarming new weapons breakthrough out of China, where researchers for the communist regime recently tested a non-nuclear, hydrogen-based bomb. Later in the show—an update on the latest Signal chat scandal involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, as the White House blasts media reports that President Trump is looking to replace his Pentagon chief as "fake news." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The

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25:57

April 22nd, 2025: Beijing Now Targeting Members Of...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China lashes out—Beijing has sanctioned multiple U.S. lawmakers and officials over what it calls “egregious behavior” on Hong Kong. Hamas reportedly recruits 30,000 youths to replenish its militant ranks, including untrained minors. The Trump administration floats a confidential peace deal to Ukraine that would recognize Crimea as Russian and block NATO membership. And in today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump comes to the defense of Pete

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18:03

PDB Evening Edition | April 21st, 2025: US Touts...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of The PDB Evening Edition: We’ll start things off with the latest update on the diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, as the Trump administration says "very good progress" is being made, and Tehran says they are working on designing a new framework for a nuclear deal. Later in the show—U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is once again in hot water after fresh revelations that he used a second Signal chat group on his personal phone to discuss sensitive information about

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22:19

April 21st, 2025: Signs Emerging That Trump’s Tariff...

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2025/04/21

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump’s tariff strategy appears to be yielding results, with Japan, Indonesia, and others signaling trade deals that could open up massive markets to American exports. Russia’s so-called Easter ceasefire proved hollow, as its military continued launching attacks across Ukraine despite Putin’s pledge. A suspected terrorist long wanted by India has been arrested on American soil—a big development in the growing counterterrorism

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60:46

PDB Situation Report | April 19th, 2025: How Long Can...

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2025/04/19

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:Fallout from the U.S.-China tariff war intensifies. Chinese factories are idling, export orders are drying up, and both sides are starting to feel the strain. Preston Brashers from the Heritage Foundation joins us to break down the economic impact—and what might come next. Then we turn to Yemen, where strikes on Houthi rebels are threatening to reignite the country’s long-running civil war. Government forces are reportedly preparing a major ground

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16:43

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 18th, 2025: US Accuses...

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2025/04/18

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:We’ll start things off with China, as reports emerge that a satellite company with links to the CCP has been helping the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen target vessels in the Red Sea. Later in the show—Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. may walk away from peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine if significant progress is not made in the coming days. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily

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24:34

April 18th, 2025: China Accused Of Supplying Weapons...

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2025/04/18

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with new accusations from Ukrainian President Zelensky, who claims his nation has gathered intelligence that shows China is now supplying Russia with artillery and gunpowder—a major escalation of Beijing’s involvement in Moscow’s war effort. Later in the show—as the US and Iran once again head to the negotiating table this weekend, the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief warns that Tehran is not far from acquiring a nuclear

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14:24

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 17th, 2025: Trump...

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2025/04/17

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:President Trump has called off U.S. support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program. Later in the show—Hamas isn’t just losing ground on the battlefield. The group is reportedly in financial freefall, struggling to pay its fighters as war costs mount. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's

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21:58

April 17th, 2025: China Finally Blinks In Tariff War...

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2025/04/17

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:China signals a possible retreat in the trade war, saying it’s open to talks—but only if President Trump shows some “respect.” Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, which included a pause in fighting and negotiations to disarm Gaza militants. The U.S. and Iran are set to resume nuclear talks in Rome, but Tehran says uranium enrichment is off the table. And in today’s Back of the Brief: A Pentagon shakeup—two senior Defense

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15:44

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 16th, 2025: Chinese...

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2025/04/16

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:China unleashes a new tactic in the ongoing tariff war, weaponizing TikTok to convince American consumers they're massively overpaying for luxury goods. We'll explain how viral videos are reshaping perceptions and why this strategy matters. Later, the United States is reportedly preparing a major drawdown in Syria, potentially cutting troop numbers in half. We'll discuss what this means for regional stability and America's future role in the Middle

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24:19

April 16th, 2025: Trump’s Tariffs Crush China’s Chip...

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2025/04/16

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:Fallout from Trump’s tariff blitz is hitting hard in China, where chip traders say business has all but collapsed. Following weeks of U.S. airstrikes, Yemen’s government may be preparing a ground offensive against Houthi rebels. France is rocked by coordinated attacks on its prisons, as gunmen torch vehicles and fire on facilities amid a crackdown on cocaine trafficking. Back of the Brief: Caribbean leaders warn Haiti’s government may soon

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16:16

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 15th, 2025: China...

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2025/04/15

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:First, the U.S.-China tariff war is taking another alarming turn, as China stops shipments of essential rare earth metals and magnets, imperiling U.S. industries reliant on Beijing’s minerals monopoly. Later in the show—we turn to the southern border, where according to new data from US Customs and Border Protection, illegal migrant crossings have plummeted to a record low under the Trump administration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a

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24:47

April 15th, 2025: Iranian Leaders Drop The Mask: “We...

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2025/04/15

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for another round of nuclear talks—but at the same time, top Iranian officials are now openly advocating for the development of a nuclear bomb. Washington and Riyadh are on the verge of finalizing a nuclear cooperation deal, signaling a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to develop atomic energy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure at

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15:12

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 14th, 2025: Chinese...

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2025/04/14

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Trouble is brewing at China’s biggest ports. With factories slowing and exports backing up, the pressure from President Trump’s new tariffs is starting to show. Russia marks Palm Sunday with a deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. At least 30 civilians are reported dead, underscoring President Putin’s continued defiance of peace efforts. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting

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23:37

April 14th, 2025: Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs &...

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2025/04/14

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The White House is easing off the gas in the trade war with China—at least for now. Smartphones, hard drives, and other electronics are getting a last-minute exemption from steep new tariffs. American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face in Oman for the first time in years. The White House calls the meeting “constructive,” raising hopes for a potential thaw in relations. President Trump unveils his plan to buy Greenland. There’s no invasion

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58:46

PDB Situation Report | April 12th, 2025: Can China...

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2025/04/12

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:President Trump pulls back on tariffs—except when it comes to China. Gordon Chang joins us to explain what this economic clash means for the global economy—and why it could hurt China more than the United States. On the battlefield, both Russia and Ukraine have launched fresh offensives, with fighting intensifying on multiple fronts. George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War breaks down what’s driving the new surge in combat—and what could

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16:29

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 11th, 2025: China...

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2025/04/11

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:First, an update on the ongoing trade war, as China hits back at Trump’s massive 145 percent tariff by hiking rates on U.S. goods. But officials with the CCP also signaled it will likely be their last escalation, saying they will ignore any additional tariff increases by the US. Later in the show, a bombshell report reveals that Chinese officials acknowledged in a secret meeting that their government is behind widespread cyberattacks targeting

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24:51

April 11th, 2025: World Rushes To Strike Trade Deals...

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2025/04/11

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with the global reaction to President Trump's surprise tariff pause, as the EU reverses course on economic retaliation, the White House inches closer to signing new trade agreements with more than a dozen countries, and an irate China vows to "fight to the end." Later in the show, ahead of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran this weekend, President Trump is warning that he has a deadline in mind for reaching a potential

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14:26

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 10th, 2025: China...

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2025/04/10

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:First, tensions between America and China over the Panama Canal are heating up, as the U.S. inks a new defense and security pact with Panama, and China accuses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of "spreading rumors and sowing discord" in the region. Later in the show, a Russian-American ballerina who had been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than a year was released from Kremlin custody on Thursday in the latest prisoner swap with the United

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