For the first time in 49 days, President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today about the rapidly expanding war in the Middle East. It's a time of extreme tension, with the U.S. losing influence over its ally Israel's intent on taking on Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran. Gaza, though, where Israel started its offensive, remains under f ... Show More
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Will Trump's New Tariffs Push Inflation Higher?
The US, already grappling with an affordability crisis made worse by the war in Iran, imposed fresh tariffs on imports from over 80 trade partner, risking higher inflation and more volatility for the global economy. According to the Yale Budget Lab, the revived tariffs would cost ... Show More
56m 4s
Jul 24
Iran War's Impact on Humanitarian Aid
As the Iran war escalates, the world's most vital chokepoints are coming under increasing threat. Iran's disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has already rattled global energy markets. Now, the Houthis could obstruct things further, launching a blockade on Saudi sh ... Show More
55m 56s
Oct 2023
Intense bombardment, emotions across campuses, Northern Gaza evacuation
Gaza is under intense bombardment tonight as the Israeli Air Force pounds targets with punishing airstrikes ahead of a potential ground operation. Plus, CNN's Nick Watt reports on what college students in America from differing backgrounds say they feel about the conflict, as emo ... Show More
47m 32s
Oct 2023
October 16th, 2023: Israel’s Gaza Challenge, China Chimes In, & Refugee Controversies
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We dive deep into the current situation in southern Israel as the IDF gears up for its offensive into the Gaza Strip. With the Hamas terrorists' rampage going on for more than a week, the challenges of evacuating civilians from an ... Show More
18m 23s