The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as commercial traffic through the vital waterway nearly collapses, while China may see an opportunity to use the crisis as leverage over Taiwan.

• North Korea says its latest missile test involved a new hypersonic weapon, as Kim Jong Un showcases another system intended to challenge U.S. and allied missile defenses.

To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.

Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief.

YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief

Lifepro Fitness: Discover how to beat puffiness with the Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate—and use code PDB at https://lifeprofitness.com for $20 off plus free shipping!

Dose: Support your liver and daily energy with Dose for Your Liver—get 35% off your first month at https://dosedaily.co/PDB or use code PDB at checkout.

Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• President Trump reportedly came within minutes of ordering U.S. strikes against Yemen’s Houthis before calling the operation off as the group continues its offensive toward the strategically vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

• The U.S. Coast Guard is closely monitoring Chinese research vessels operating near Alaska, amid concerns their Arctic missions could provide Beijing with valuable military or intelligence information.

• Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party strengthens its control of parliament after securing another dominant majority in Russia’s first parliamentary election since the invasion of Ukraine.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, Washington proposes a new notification mechanism with Beijing for artificial-intelligence incidents that could threaten national security.

To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.

Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief.
YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief

Lifepro Fitness: Discover how to beat puffiness with the Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate—and use code PDB at https://lifeprofitness.com for $20 off plus free shipping!

Dose: Support your liver and daily energy with Dose for Your Liver—get 35% off your first month at https://dosedaily.co/PDB or use code PDB at checkout.

Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• China’s military purge reaches the highest levels of command as Xi Jinping removes two of the country’s most powerful generals, raising new questions about corruption, loyalty, and the readiness of the People’s Liberation Army.

• Pakistan launches new airstrikes inside Afghanistan, claiming dozens of militants were killed as the Taliban government warns that a response is coming.

To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.

Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief.

YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief

Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB

MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com

AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://DRINKAG1.com/pdb

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Houthi missiles and drones target Riyadh as Turkey signals it could help Saudi Arabia under a new defense pact, raising the risk that the conflict could expand into a broader regional war.

• Ukraine launches its largest drone attack yet on Moscow, bringing the war to the Russian capital as voters participate in the country’s parliamentary election.

• President Trump announces an agreement to expand the U.S. military presence in Greenland while leaving the strategically important Arctic island under Danish sovereignty.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the sea days after threatening to strengthen its nuclear deterrent in response to the United States.

To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.
Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief.
YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief

Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB

MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com

AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://DRINKAG1.com/pdb

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• New reports suggest Russian and Chinese companies may be helping Iran improve its ability to target American forces across the Middle East. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to break down what the reporting shows and what it could mean for U.S. troops in the region.

• Russia heads into parliamentary elections this weekend as the war continues to strain the country, but voters will see virtually no meaningful opposition to Vladimir Putin’s ruling party. Konstantin Samoilov of Inside Russia joins us with a look at the political climate inside the country.

To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.

Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief.

YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief

Arca Wealth: The President's Daily Brief listeners can book a complimentary financial planning call with an Arca advisor at https://arcawealth.com/pdb

Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with timeless, high-quality pieces from Quince—go to https://Quince.com/PDB for free shipping and 365-day returns!