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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already showing signs of strain, with tensions lingering in the Strait of Hormuz and growing friction over Israel’s ongoing war against Hezbollah. Retired Army Colonel Wesley Martin joins us to break down what’s happening—and what could come next.

After launching some of the most intense strikes yet on Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals a possible shift, opening the door to talks with Lebanon. David Daoud, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins us with analysis.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

First—A ceasefire is holding between the United States and Iran—but the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut down. With shipping traffic still disrupted, negotiators are heading into peace talks under mounting pressure, as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate once again.

Later in the show—A brief Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is set to take hold, but few believe it will last. Still, behind the scenes, one senior Ukrainian official now says a peace deal may be closer than expected. I’ll have the details.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:


First—Prime Minister Netanyahu moves toward diplomacy, announcing direct talks with Lebanon as Washington reportedly pushes Israel to ease off attacks on Hezbollah.


Later in the show—a massive cyber breach in China, with hackers reportedly stealing sensitive military data, including missile schematics, from a state-run supercomputer.


Plus—Spain moves to reopen its embassy in Tehran, as President Trump blasts NATO allies over their stance on the Iran conflict.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—Artemis II begins its return to Earth tonight, entering the final and arguably most dangerous phase of its mission.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for their first face-to-face talks since the war began, but Tehran’s opening demands highlight just how far apart the two sides remain heading into negotiations in Pakistan.

British officials reveal a covert Russian submarine operation targeting critical undersea cables and pipelines, raising fresh concerns about Moscow’s hybrid warfare strategy against the West.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

The Strait of Hormuz is supposed to be open, but ships aren’t moving, Iran is still in control, and the reality on the water looks very different from the headlines.

Iran-linked hackers target U.S. oil, gas, and water systems, triggering a federal warning and raising fresh concerns about vulnerabilities inside America’s critical infrastructure.

Israel ramps up its campaign in Lebanon with its most intense strikes yet, making clear Hezbollah is not part of the current ceasefire.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—the balance shifts in Ukraine’s drone war, with Kyiv now deploying significantly more strike drones than Russian forces.

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