In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Ukraine declares an end to President Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, launching fresh attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after accusing Moscow of continuing its strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities.

- Russia has constructed a massive new drone attack base in just six weeks, raising concerns about Moscow's growing ability to launch strikes against targets across Ukraine.

- China threatens Taiwan with consequences following a maritime confrontation, as Washington condemns Beijing's increasingly aggressive operations around the island.

- In today's Back of the Brief, President Trump reverses course on plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the gunman responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood massacre.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First up—A major setback for Iran as its campaign to disrupt global oil supplies appears to be backfiring. Gulf oil exports have surpassed prewar levels, while Tehran's own shipments have reportedly ground to a halt, depriving the regime of billions in revenue.

- Later in the show—Haitian gangs take four Salvadoran military personnel hostage, prompting President Nayib Bukele to threaten military retaliation. The confrontation highlights the continuing security crisis in Haiti and the challenges facing international forces attempting to restore order.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—Iran's regime faces a growing armed insurgency as opposition groups launch increasingly sophisticated attacks against government security forces. Militants are targeting police stations, military convoys, and senior commanders in southeastern Iran, opening another front of instability as Tehran struggles with war, economic turmoil, and domestic unrest.

- Later in the show—British counterterrorism police re-arrest two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence near RAF Fairford, an air base used by American bombers conducting strikes against Iran. The investigation raises questions about possible Iranian operations targeting U.S. military assets on British soil.

- Plus—New reporting reveals that Elon Musk personally ordered restrictions on Ukraine's military Starlink service, disrupting battlefield communications and drone operations. The decision reportedly blindsided officials in Kyiv and Washington, raising questions about who controls a communications network essential to Ukraine's war effort.

- And in today's Back of the Brief—Russia releases 74-year-old American teacher Stephen Hubbard after more than four years in captivity, as President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Vladimir Putin for renewed peace talks. The release comes as Moscow continues its military campaign against Ukraine.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are discussing a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to Washington’s blockade of Iran.

Yemen’s government forces say they repelled the latest Houthi offensive, while Saudi Arabia reports intercepting six ballistic missiles aimed at targets including a key Red Sea port.

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In today’s Back of the Brief, the Pentagon is trying to recover F-35 fighter jet parts that were accidentally diverted to Hong Kong and seized by Chinese authorities.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The U.S. military opens fire on two Iranian boats after officials say they attempted to seize an American unmanned vessel, marking another direct confrontation between U.S. and Iranian forces.

• A new report reveals how Chinese hackers-for-hire are using artificial intelligence to accelerate cyberespionage operations and help Beijing process stolen intelligence more efficiently.

• The FBI says it disrupted a Russian intelligence plot to assassinate a prominent Kremlin dissident believed to be living in Washington.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, Ukraine says its drone forces killed a decorated Russian general just weeks after Moscow awarded him its highest honorary title.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—President Trump says he must soon decide whether to pursue diplomacy with Iran or potentially “annihilate” the regime. The warning comes as Tehran stages a massive show of defiance, and new attacks underscore the continuing danger in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Later in the show—a deadly suicide bombing hits Pakistan, raising fears of renewed fighting with neighboring Afghanistan.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First up— just days after another round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ended without a breakthrough, Iran is accused of launching missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Later in the show— Russia's campaign in Africa is encountering fresh trouble. We'll take you to Mali, where Tuareg fighters claim they've shot down one of Moscow's attack helicopters.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—For years, Iran has openly vowed to kill President Trump. But this week, those threats may have taken on a far more dangerous dimension. Israel has reportedly warned Washington that Tehran could be considering a new assassination plot.

- Later in the show—President Zelensky says China privately warned Vladimir Putin against using nuclear weapons. We'll examine the surprising claim—and why it doesn't appear to have changed Putin's broader war strategy.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Just hours after threatening another round of strikes against Iran, President Trump abruptly called them off, claiming negotiators may be closing in on a deal. We break down what the White House is saying, why Tehran has yet to confirm it, and what it could mean for the future of the crisis.

• A newly revealed uranium-enrichment facility inside North Korea could significantly expand Kim Jong Un's ability to produce nuclear weapons. We explain what the discovery reveals about Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and why it matters.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—A new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Iran appears to have collapsed almost as soon as it arrived in Tehran. Now, President Trump says he is close to deciding whether to launch what he described as a “massive attack”—one bigger than anything seen in the war so far—while both sides continue expanding their military operations.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- Yesterday, President Trump suggested a deal with Iran could be just days away. Today, leaked details of that agreement are raising new questions about what both sides are actually prepared to accept.

- Later in the show—The Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba, targeting the island's energy sector as fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and economic strain continue to mount.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- Growing signs suggest Iran is taking a more direct role in the Houthi campaign against Red Sea shipping, with new reports indicating Tehran has begun flying Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel directly into Yemen.

- Israel's political landscape is shifting as former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's most formidable challenger ahead of pivotal national elections.

- Nicolás Maduro moves one step closer to standing trial in New York after a federal judge rejects his bid to dismiss major drug trafficking charges.

- In today's Back of the Brief: For the first time in more than four decades, Americans will once again be able to fly directly to Lebanon.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—the Iran deal is done, but the hard part may just be beginning. We examine the five biggest unanswered questions surrounding the U.S.-Iran agreement, including the future of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, Israel's role, Iran's nuclear program, and what happens if negotiations break down.

• Later in the show—President Trump arrives at the G7 summit in France with what he calls a breakthrough agreement with Iran in hand. We'll examine how the deal is already shaping discussions on Ukraine, trade tensions, global energy markets, and China's growing influence.

• Plus—Israeli officials push back against reports that the new U.S.-Iran agreement could affect Israel's military operations in southern Lebanon, highlighting one of the first major tests facing the deal.

• And in today's Back of the Brief—Israel announces the death of a Hezbollah commander accused of helping orchestrate one of the deadliest attacks on American troops during the Iraq War.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—The Houthis have struck Yemen's presidential palace complex in a deadly attack, even as Saudi-backed forces press their offensive against the rebels. We'll examine why Riyadh is still struggling to contain the Houthi threat, and how the violence is beginning to affect international businesses operating in the kingdom.

- Later in the show—President Trump is escalating his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over Kyiv's renewed strikes on Russian oil facilities. Meanwhile, new reporting reveals that the order to restrict Ukraine's military satellite communications appears to have originated inside the White House.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- American forces are now targeting three tiny islands that have become the key to Iran's ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. We'll explain why these little-known outposts sit at the heart of Tehran's military strategy—and why the latest U.S. strikes could signal the next phase of the conflict.

- China is expanding its presence across disputed waters, and now the U.S. Coast Guard is deploying to the Indo-Pacific to help push back against Beijing's growing maritime pressure campaign.

- Ukraine has carried out what appears to be the world's first fully robotic amphibious assault, using unmanned systems to launch a groundbreaking attack that offers a glimpse into the future of warfare.

- In today's Back of the Brief, the Justice Department indicts three Russian nationals accused of helping orchestrate a major cybercrime network responsible for millions of dollars in damage across the United States.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

- The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has officially collapsed, with both sides once again exchanging military strikes across the Middle East. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg joins the show to break down what triggered the renewed fighting, what comes next, and whether the region is now headed toward a broader conflict.

- Ukraine's campaign against Russia's energy infrastructure appears to be delivering real results, as fuel shortages spread across parts of Russia and occupied Crimea. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to explain how Kyiv's strategy is straining Moscow's war effort and what it could mean for the conflict going forward.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

- First up — American destroyers come under missile and drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets even as President Trump insists the ceasefire remains fully intact. Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the latest escalation and what it could mean for the fragile standoff with Tehran.

- Later in the show — President Trump prepares for a critical summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, with major disputes over trade, Taiwan, and Iran looming over the talks. Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times, joins us for a preview of the meeting and a broader look at U.S.-China tensions.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First up—the Pentagon is reportedly considering using the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran as military planners prepare options for another round of devastating strikes. The massive weapon could play a role in Washington’s next move against Tehran.

- Later in the show—the Pentagon is deploying hundreds of American soldiers to Panama as the Trump administration expands its military campaign against Latin American drug cartels.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—the U.S.-Iran agreement has now been signed, but many of the deal's most important details remain under wraps. We'll explain what the Trump administration is saying about the agreement, which leaked provisions officials are disputing, and the key questions that still remain about sanctions relief, Iran's nuclear program, and the future of the region.

• Later in the show—Russia launches another record-setting aerial assault against Ukraine, striking targets across the country and damaging one of Eastern Christianity's most revered monasteries. We'll examine what happened and why the attack is generating outrage far beyond the battlefield.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- President Trump says he’s pausing a planned military strike on Iran as Gulf leaders push for continued negotiations, even while the White House warns Tehran that future talks may happen “through bombs.”

- Pakistan reportedly deploys fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia, despite U.S. officials claiming Islamabad also helped protect Iranian military aircraft during the war.

- Plus, new claims from a former Kremlin insider suggest Russian elites may finally be envisioning a future without Vladimir Putin.

- And in today’s Back of the Brief—Israel says it has finally eliminated Hamas’s elusive military commander known as “The Ghost,” a figure who reportedly survived years of assassination attempts inside Gaza.

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