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    May 6th, 2026: Trump Pauses “Project Freedom" & A Major Kremlin Defection

    2026/05/06 | 21 mins.
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

    First up—President Trump pauses “Project Freedom,” the U.S. effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as talks with Iran show signs of progress—while the blockade remains firmly in place. I’ll have the details.

    Later in the show—new U.S. intelligence suggests recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear program may not have done as much damage as advertised, with Tehran’s timeline to a potential weapon largely unchanged.

    Plus—a fired Russian deputy minister reportedly flees to the United States to avoid fraud charges, raising fresh concerns about cracks forming inside the Kremlin.

    And in today’s Back of the Brief—after a seven-year freeze, the United States and Venezuela reconnect in the skies as direct flights resume between the two countries.

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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 5th, 2026: U.S. Opens Hormuz Shipping Lane Despite Iran Attacks & Russia and Ukraine Announce “Ceasefires"

    2026/05/05 | 16 mins.
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

    First up—the United States begins to make headway in the Strait of Hormuz, successfully opening a narrow, protected corridor for commercial ships despite Iranian attacks. But with Tehran continuing to test the limits, the question is how long that fragile pathway can remain open.

    Later in the show—Russia and Ukraine both signal a temporary ceasefire ahead of Victory Day, but conflicting timelines and mixed messaging are already casting doubt on whether any pause in the fighting will actually take hold.

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    May 5th, 2026: Iran Fires on U.S. Ships & Intelligence Shows Putin Scared Of A Coup

    2026/05/05 | 21 mins.
    In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

    First up—ceasefire or not, the shooting has already started. U.S. forces engaged Iranian boats and came under missile and drone fire just hours into Project Freedom—the U.S. effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

    Later in the show—new intelligence suggests Vladimir Putin isn’t just worried about external threats, but the possibility of betrayal from within his own ranks. Plus, North Korea pushes back against accusations it’s behind the majority of global crypto theft, calling the claims politically motivated.

    And in today’s Back of the Brief—two U.S. service members go missing during a military exercise in Morocco, as search efforts are now underway.

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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 4th, 2026: U.S. Launches “Project Freedom” In The Strait of Hormuz & Russia’s Momentum Breaks

    2026/05/04 | 14 mins.
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

    First up—United States launches “Project Freedom” to break the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, escorting commercial ships through one of the world’s most critical chokepoints. Iran is warning U.S. forces could be targeted—putting the fragile ceasefire on a knife’s edge.

    Later in the show—Russia appears to be losing ground for the first time since 2024, as its slow, grinding offensive in Ukraine begins to stall.

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    May 4th, 2026: Putin Grows Increasingly Paranoid & Iran’s Offers 14-Point Plan

    2026/05/04 | 26 mins.
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

    First up—Vladimir Putin is surrounding his personal residence with nearly 30 air defense systems—protection typically reserved for major military targets. Is this the reality of wartime leadership, or a sign that paranoia is starting to creep in?

    Later in the show—Donald Trump reviews a sweeping 14-point Iranian proposal to end the war, as the White House moves forward with plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over the next year.

    And in today’s Back of the Brief—the UN’s nuclear watchdog warns Iran’s highly enriched uranium likely remains at a key site, despite past strikes.

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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 Baker hosts new episodes daily.
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