PDB Situation Report | July 5th, 2025: Can Israel Finish Off Hamas? & Chinese Spy Ring On American Soil
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Israel shifts its focus back to Gaza after declaring victory over Iran, intensifying efforts to eliminate remaining Hamas leadership. Nearly two years into the war, questions remain: is Israel actually closer to eradicating Hamas? Author Seth Frantzman joins us to assess.
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U.S. authorities uncover a Chinese spy ring on American soil. Two nationals are charged with targeting U.S. Navy personnel on behalf of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security. Gordon Chang joins us to explain how this fits into China’s broader espionage campaign against the United States.
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July 4th, 2025: Ukraine Eliminates Top Russian Officer & 30,000 More North Korean Troops Head For Russia
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Ukraine delivers a major blow to Russia’s military command, killing one of its top navy generals in a missile strike. North Korea ramps up its support for Moscow, sending 30,000 more troops to join the war in Ukraine.
Haiti’s crisis deepens as gangs now hold near-total control of the capital, with violence spilling into areas once considered safe.
ICE captures one of Honduras’ most wanted fugitives in Long Island—after he had already been deported twice.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—a July 4th message to listeners of the PDB.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 3rd, 2025: China Fumes At US-Vietnam Trade Deal & Drone-Operated 'Narco Subs' Shake Up The War On Drugs
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First—China lashes out at the U.S. over the Trump administration’s trade deal with Vietnam, and warns other nations against striking agreements that undermine Beijing’s economic interests. We’ll have the details.
Later in the show—we’ll look at the surprising technological leaps being made by South America’s drug cartels, after Colombia’s navy seized its first drone-operated narco sub, which was outfitted with a Starlink antenna enabling real-time satellite navigation.
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July 3rd, 2025: Chinese Spies Busted on U.S. Soil & U.S. Halts Ukraine Weapons Shipments
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Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with spying on U.S. Navy personnel and military bases. We’ll break down what they were allegedly doing and who they were working for.
The Pentagon halts shipments of key air defense and precision munitions to Ukraine, citing concerns over shrinking U.S. stockpiles.
Azerbaijan detains seven individuals tied to a Kremlin-funded media outlet, escalating tensions with Russia following the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody.
In today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump announces a new trade deal with Vietnam that includes a 20% tariff on imports and tariff-free access for American goods.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 2nd, 2025: Israel Agrees To Trump's Push For A Gaza Ceasefire & Iran Suspends Cooperation With The UN's Nuclear Watchdog
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First—ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House next week, President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to an updated proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. But will Hamas finally accept the terms? We’ll have the latest developments.
Later in the show—as questions still linger regarding the status of Iran’s nuclear facilities and enriched uranium stockpiles, the Islamic regime has announced it will indefinitely suspend any cooperation with the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency.
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