The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up—nearly four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a new report finds Moscow’s battlefield losses now exceed the combined casualties from all of its conflicts since World War Two, offering a stark picture of the war’s true cost to the Kremlin.


Later in the show—the United States moves to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry, part of Washington’s effort to reopen and stabilize the economy following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.


Plus—President Trump ramps up warnings to Iran, threatening severe consequences if Tehran refuses to reach a new deal amid rising regional tensions.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—a public clash erupts between Poland’s foreign minister and Elon Musk after reports suggest Russia may be exploiting Starlink on the battlefield in Ukraine.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


First up—behind the scenes, U.S. intelligence is raising doubts about whether Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is truly aligned with Washington’s goals, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that military action remains an option if cooperation falters.


Later in the show—Europe moves to crack down on Russia’s so-called “ghost tanker” fleet, as more than a dozen countries pledge to obstruct ships suspected of skirting oil sanctions and violating maritime law.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


New reporting reveals Iran’s supreme leader personally ordered security forces to shoot protesters on sight. But the most revealing detail may not be the order itself—it’s that the information is now leaking from inside the regime, offering a rare glimpse into internal strain at the highest levels of power.


Later in the show—Iraq’s intelligence chief warns that ISIS is quietly rebuilding its ranks, with militants regrouping across the border in Syria and positioning themselves to exploit regional instability.


Plus—a U.S. official says any effort to disarm Hamas in Gaza would likely include some form of amnesty, as the next phase of the ceasefire agreement begins to take shape.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—Washington may be headed for another partial government shutdown, with lawmakers deadlocked and no clear off-ramp in sight amid clashes over immigration enforcement.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


We break down the explosive U.S. military buildup around Iran as warships, strike aircraft, and air defenses arrive across the Middle East — giving President Trump powerful options on Tehran amid signs Iranian leaders may be signaling a willingness to negotiate rather than confront.


A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has ignited protests and political backlash after the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis ICU nurse by a Border Patrol agent, prompting President Trump to send Border Czar Tom Homan to take charge and reset the federal response amid leadership changes on the ground. 

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up—sharp words out of Caracas, where Venezuela’s acting leader is openly defying the Trump administration and rejecting claims she’s governing at Washington’s direction.


Later in the show—we return to a story we’ve been tracking for some time: Israel’s quiet support for armed Palestinian militias inside Gaza, with new reporting shedding light on its effort to weaken Hamas from within. Plus—a somber milestone in the Gaza conflict, as Israel recovers the remains of the last remaining hostage, clearing a major hurdle in the ongoing peace plan.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—TikTok survives Washington’s ban threat, agreeing to create new U.S.-based operations in an effort to ease national security concerns.

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