PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 18th, 2025: Ukraine Retakes Ground As Russian Offensive Stalls & South China Sea Collision
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Russia’s much-touted offensive appears to have stalled, with reports that in some areas it’s Kyiv’s forces pushing forward and reclaiming lost ground. We’ll bring you the latest from the front.
Another dangerous encounter in the South China Sea—Chinese and Philippine vessels collide near a disputed shoal, leaving injuries and sparking a heated war of words.
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September 18th, 2025: Netanyahu Plans For ‘Super-Sparta’ Israel & Iran Warns of “Crushing” Response
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Israel’s Prime Minister admits the country is increasingly cut off from the world and warns it may need to transform into a self-reliant “super-Sparta” to survive.
Fresh U.S. sanctions spark a sharp warning from Tehran, with Iran saying America could face a “crushing” military response.
A suspect is in custody after what officials are calling a targeted terrorist attack on the FBI’s Pittsburgh office.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—we’re learning more about the proposed TikTok deal, with a U.S.-led group of tech giants poised to take control of the app’s American operations.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 17th, 2025: China Furious Over U.S. Missile Deployment in Japan & Russia’s Child Camps Exposed
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The U.S. Army rolls out a powerful new missile system on Japanese soil, one that can put Shanghai—and even Beijing—within range. Beijing is furious, warning that Washington and Tokyo are escalating toward an arms race.
A chilling report finds thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia are being held in over two hundred facilities, where they’re subjected to reeducation and military training.
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September 17th, 2025: Celebrating Kirk’s Killing Sparks Pentagon Crackdown & Visa Cancellations
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First up—the reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk is testing the limits of free speech, with the Pentagon cracking down on U.S. troops and the State Department pulling visas.
Later in the show—could an “Islamic NATO” be on the horizon? Iran and Egypt are pushing for a new Middle East defense pact in the wake of Israel’s strike in Qatar.
Plus—Washington and Qatar move toward an enhanced defense pact, a sign of shifting alliances in the wake of Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders.
And in today’s Back of the Brief—a Manhattan judge just threw out the top terrorism charges against accused assassin Luigi Mangione, delivering a massive blow to prosecutors.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 16th, 2025: US Navy Smokes Another Venezuelan Narco-Boat & IDF Begins Gaza City Ground Invasion
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The U.S. military strikes a second Venezuelan boat, accused of carrying narcotics toward American shores.
Israel launches its largest ground assault of the war, sending tens of thousands of troops into Gaza City.
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