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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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13:19

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 20th, 2025: Hamas...

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2025/02/20

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:First, Hamas provoked international outrage with a barbaric display as they returned the bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday, including the two youngest captives taken during the 7 October 2023 terror attack, parading their coffins in front of a crowd of cheering spectators who shouted anti-Israel taunts. Later in the show, the Trump administration moves to designate Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and a number of Mexican drug cartels as foreign

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25:08

February 20th, 2025: Trump Brands Zelensky A...

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2025/02/20

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, relations between the U.S. and Ukraine are taking an ugly turn, as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky engage in an escalating war of words, with the president slamming the Ukrainian leader as a "dictator." Later in the show, we’ll have an update on the ceasefire in Gaza, as Hamas signals they are willing to release all the remaining hostages at once, provided the truce moves into the second phase. Plus, Sudan’s civil war takes another

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14:45

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 19th, 2025: Why A...

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2025/02/19

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:With more U.S. military assets deployed to the border, calls for direct action against the cartels are growing louder. But taking the fight to the cartels won’t be as easy as some think—we’ll break down the challenges. An Arab and Gulf state-led plan for post-war Gaza is beginning to take shape, with up to $20 billion in regional contributions potentially on the table. What does this mean for the future of the region? To listen to the show ad-free,

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20:40

February 19th, 2025: Russia Plays Hardball In Riyadh...

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2025/02/19

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:Russia is playing hardball in negotiations with the U.S. over ending the war in Ukraine, demanding the West abandon Ukraine’s NATO ambitions and rejecting NATO peacekeepers. Iran is vowing another direct attack on Israel while taunting the U.S. over its nuclear program—what’s behind Tehran’s latest threats? Hamas says it will return the bodies of four hostages, including the youngest victims of October 7th, but what does this move signal? And in

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 18th, 2025: CIA...

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2025/02/18

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:A major escalation in the fight against the cartels—President Trump has the CIA flying covert drone missions over Mexico, using the same Reaper drones deployed in the war on terror. Migrant shelters that once housed nearly a thousand people a day are now almost empty, as Trump’s border crackdown sharply reduces border crossings. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please

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22:49

February 18th, 2025: U.K. Peacekeepers in Ukraine? &...

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2025/02/18

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: As Russian and U.S. officials engage in peace talks in Saudi Arabia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered to send U.K. troops as peacekeepers in a potential deal. But European leaders remain divided on putting boots on the ground in Ukraine. Reports claim Hamas has agreed to hand control of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority—but Prime Minister Netanyahu is rejecting that idea outright. Newly revealed accounts from Hamas hostage

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14:41

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 17th, 2025:...

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2025/02/17

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll discuss the fallout from Vice President JD Vance’s fiery address at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, where he chastised European leaders over their attempts to stifle democratic norms, leaving one official in tears. Later in the show, the Trump administration takes aim at Pentagon spending, with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency looking to trim eight percent from next year’s defense budget, an amount exceeding $800

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24:46

February 17th, 2025: Arab Leaders Turn On Hamas &...

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2025/02/17

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Arab nations are turning up the heat on Hamas—just weeks after President Trump floated his controversial plan for Gaza. Some leaders are now openly calling for Hamas to step aside. We’ll unpack what’s behind this shift. A White House team heads to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while European leaders scramble to respond. Western intelligence agencies say Russia has formed a secretive new spy unit, tasked with carrying out sabotage,

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62:04

PDB Situation Report | February 15th, 2025: Trump's...

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2025/02/15

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:Mexican drug cartels are reportedly planning to target U.S. law enforcement as the Trump administration escalates its border crackdown. Former DHS Senior Advisor Chuck Marino joins us to assess the threat. The White House is rolling out reciprocal tariffs against key global trading partners, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. What’s President Trump’s strategy, and how will it impact the economy? Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a

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16:06

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 14th, 2025: Arab...

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2025/02/14

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:First, following President Trump’s proposal last week for the U.S. to take control of the Gaza Strip and relocate its Palestinian population, Arab leaders, led by Saudi Arabia, are now scrambling to develop an alternative reconstruction plan. Later in the show, a suspected Russian drone struck the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight, damaging its protective shell. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it a "terrorist

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25:59

February 14th, 2025: European Leaders Chastise Trump...

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2025/02/14

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll start things off in Europe, where leaders are criticizing the Trump administration following the president’s recent call with Vladimir Putin seeking a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine. Later in the show, President Donald Trump ups the pressure on U.S. allies by announcing his plans for widespread "reciprocal tariffs" on American trading partners. Plus, in an apparent effort to thaw relations with the West, Belarus’s autocratic

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13:19

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 13th, 2025: Another...

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2025/02/13

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:First, an Afghan migrant has carried out a suspected terror attack in Germany ahead of the Munich Security Conference on Friday, leaving at least 28 people injured, including children. Then, Hamas does an about-face on their threats to delay the next release of hostages, putting the fragile ceasefire in Gaza back on track. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please

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22:25

February 13th, 2025: Ukraine Negotiations Set To...

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2025/02/13

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump announces that negotiations to end the Ukraine war will begin immediately following his call with Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns that Ukraine’s goal of reclaiming its 2014 borders is unrealistic. As the fragile Gaza ceasefire hangs by a thread, Israel calls up military reservists in preparation for potential renewed conflict. A bombshell revelation in Ukraine—intelligence officials expose one of

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14:40

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 12th, 2025: Drug...

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2025/02/12

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:The Trump administration’s border crackdown is showing real progress on the surface, but underground, cartel tunnels remain a major challenge. We’ll break down how smugglers are bypassing security with sophisticated passageways beneath the U.S.-Mexico border. American teacher Marc Fogel is finally back on U.S. soil after spending three and a half years in a Russian prison on trumped-up drug charges. We’ll bring you the latest details on the

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22:21

February 12th, 2025: Is The FBI Sabotaging The Border...

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2025/02/12

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:A bombshell accusation—top Trump administration officials allege the FBI deliberately leaked ICE operation details to the media. If true, this would be a direct attempt to sabotage immigration enforcement. Vice President JD Vance prepares to meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy as President Trump announces a $500 billion rare earth minerals deal. The United Nations suspends humanitarian operations in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled territory after dozens of UN

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11:12

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 11th, 2025: Trump...

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2025/02/11

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:President Trump issues a major ultimatum to Hamas, warning that if hostages aren’t released by Saturday, “all bets are off” and “hell” will break loose. Venezuela, a longtime U.S. adversary, agrees to its first deportation flights, sending nearly 200 Venezuelans back home. 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

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20:38

February 11th, 2025: U.S. Spy Planes Target Drug...

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2025/02/11

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: The U.S. military has ramped up surveillance of Mexican drug cartels, with nearly 20 spy plane flights in the past two weeks. Is this just intelligence-gathering for Mexico’s military, or is something bigger in the works? President Trump reignites a trade battle from his first term, announcing plans to impose a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports. As the ceasefire in Gaza faces new obstacles, the IDF targets Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, raising

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11:53

PDB afternoon Bulletin | February 10th, 2025: Hamas...

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2025/02/10

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Hamas has announced it is delaying the release of Israeli hostages until further notice, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Israel calls it a complete breach of the deal and is now preparing for "any possible scenario" in Gaza. Former President Donald Trump says he’s already spoken with Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine. What did they discuss, and what does it mean for the conflict? To listen to the show ad-free,

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24:55

February 10th, 2025: The Very Worst Of USAID Spending...

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2025/02/10

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Trump administration is moving to overhaul USAID—an agency that doles out billions in foreign aid with little oversight. Is it finally time to rein it in? The world reacts as Hamas releases three emaciated hostages over the weekend as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal. As both sides exchange hostages and prisoners, Israel follows through on another key part of the agreement—pulling troops from a critical corridor in Gaza. And in the Back of

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63:26

PDB Situation Report | February 8th, 2025: Trump...

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2025/02/08

In this episode of PDB Situation Report:The Trump administration moves to reform the federal government, setting its sights on USAID; the agency responsible for administering civilian foreign aid. Former Congressman Jim Renacci joins us to break down what this means. President Trump issues an executive order to declassify records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Author Gerald Posner shares insights on what may, or

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