The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:


First up—the United States downs an Iranian drone in international waters, marking the first direct kinetic encounter in what could be a new and far more dangerous phase with Tehran. Retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, joins us to break down what happened and why this moment matters.


Later in the show—China’s military faces fresh upheaval as Xi Jinping expands his purge of senior officers, tightening his grip amid growing unease inside the People’s Liberation Army. Jan Jekielek, senior editor of The Epoch Times, stops by to explain what’s driving the purge and what it reveals about power struggles at the top in Beijing.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

First—Behind the Kremlin’s battlefield posture, Russia’s economic foundation is quietly deteriorating. New data shows Moscow’s budget deficit on pace to nearly triple this year, as oil and gas revenues — the lifeblood of the Russian state — plunge to their lowest levels of the Putin era.

Later in the show—A top Russian military intelligence officer was shot and seriously wounded in Moscow on Friday, marking the latest attack on Russia’s top brass inside the capital. I’ll break down what happened, who Moscow is blaming, and how this could impact peace efforts.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up— Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes two foreign-crewed oil tankers near critical shipping lanes, just days after IRGC gunboats attempted to board a U.S.-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.


Later in the show— Xi Jinping’s military purge deepens as Beijing removes three lawmakers tied to China’s defense sector following a probe into a top general.


Plus— on the day the final nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia was set to expire, Washington and Moscow signal they may continue observing New START limits anyway.


And in today’s Back of the Brief— German police detain two men suspected of plotting to sabotage naval vessels in Hamburg, heightening concerns about covert Russian operations inside Europe.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


First up—China unveils a Star Wars–style “space aircraft carrier,” complete with sweeping claims about hypersonic strikes and near-space dominance. We take a closer look at what Beijing is claiming—and separate fact from science fiction.


Later in the show—the latest on talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, with officials in Kyiv calling the discussions tough but constructive following a major prisoner exchange.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


First up— Iran is on edge after a series of explosions and fires erupted across the country within days. Deadly blasts in multiple cities and a massive market fire in Tehran have fueled fear and uncertainty, as many Iranians openly doubt official explanations.


Later in the show— President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about Ukraine, trade, and Taiwan, as Washington and Beijing prepare for a high-stakes United States state visit to China.


Plus— more on a deadly insurgency in southwest Pakistan, where security forces used helicopters and drones to retake a town after days of fighting.


And in today’s Back of the Brief— a drawdown in Minneapolis, as the Trump administration moves to pull hundreds of federal officers out of Minnesota, scaling back the federal presence.

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