It’s September 22nd. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.
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Russia has announced a major escalation in its War in Ukraine, with hundreds of thousands of new troops mobilized. I’ve got those details — plus three things that you should be watching for.
As always, I’m keeping an eye out for developing stories. Pu ... Show More
Jan 24
PDB Situation Report | January 24th, 2026: Is Cuba the Next Venezuela? & Xi’s Mass Crackdown
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up—new reporting says the White House is actively seeking to topple Cuba’s Communist government, betting that pressure campaigns, quiet backchannels, and lessons learned from Venezuela could finally crack Havana’s grip on power. ... Show More
59m 51s
Jan 23
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 23rd, 2026: Trump Delivers Major Warning To Iran & Putin Talks Peace While Pressing Maximalist Demands
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—In his latest warning to the mullahs, President Trump says the U.S. has an “armada” heading toward Iran — as the death toll from the regime’s crackdown tops 5,000. So, what exactly is being deployed, and how close is Washington ... Show More
15m 36s
Jan 23
January 23rd, 2026: Inside the White House Plan to Topple Cuba’s Communist Government & Sanctions Enforcement Escalates
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—a new report offers an inside look at the White House’s efforts to engineer regime change in Cuba, as U.S. officials—emboldened by events in Venezuela—search for Cuban power brokers willing to cut a deal and bring an end to ... Show More
26m 35s
Feb 2022
Why U.S. Soldiers Won’t Come to Ukraine’s Rescue
<p>Since the beginning of the standoff with Moscow over Ukraine, President Biden has been clear that he will not allow American troops to come into direct combat with Russians.</p><p>Why has the U.S., a country that has intervened all over the world in various contexts, taken tha ... Show More
26m 49s