The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—the war with Iran could be expanding, as new reporting suggests the United Arab Emirates is preparing to join the fight and help force open the Strait of Hormuz.

Later in the show—North Korean hackers slip malicious code into software used by thousands of U.S. companies, in what could become a major crypto heist.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

New reporting reveals who the White House has been secretly engaging with in Iran, as President Trump confirms contact with a powerful regime insider—raising serious questions about whether he’s a credible partner… or just another problem.

Russia’s expected oil windfall from the Iran conflict takes a major hit, as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple key export infrastructure and threaten a critical revenue stream for Moscow.

The Kremlin tightens control at home, moving to isolate Russia from the global internet—potentially cutting millions off from outside information and communication.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—Ukraine expands its reach into the Middle East, striking new defense deals with Gulf nations that could play a key role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—new reporting reveals President Donald Trump is willing to end the war with Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz—raising serious questions about what “victory” actually looks like and who’s left to deal with the fallout.

Later in the show—Israel suspends a battalion after its troops detained a CNN crew in the West Bank, as the Israel Defense Forces faces scrutiny over the incident and conduct on the ground.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:


First—The war in Ukraine and the war with Iran may be starting to overlap in a new way. New claims suggest Russia is helping Iran target U.S. assets in the Middle East, while Ukraine works to help defend U.S. allies against that same threat. The question is: just how far does Moscow’s support for the mullahs go?


Later in the show—Beijing is making an early play ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, inviting Taiwan's opposition leader for a visit in an effort to shape the conversation around U.S. arms sales.


Plus—the Trump administration relents on the energy blockade of Cuba, allowing a sanctioned Russian oil tanker to reach the beleaguered island.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—after years of absence, the U.S. is reestablishing a diplomatic presence in Venezuela—pairing a reopened embassy with new licenses targeting Caracas' oil and mineral wealth.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

First—President Trump says a deal with Iran is "probably" close, while also threatening to obliterate the regime’s oil and power infrastructure if an agreement is not reached quickly. Iran, meanwhile, is pushing back—dismissing U.S. proposals as "illogical" and warning it won’t negotiate under pressure.

Later in the show—Israel's fight in southern Lebanon appears to be entering an even more permanent phase, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering expanded operations to stop Hezbollah's continued rocket fire. At the same time, Iran's open defiance inside Lebanon is raising new questions about whether Tehran’s grip on the country can be easily broken.

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