In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First up—new reporting sheds light on Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of China’s military leadership, exposing deep corruption inside the People’s Liberation Army and raising serious questions about whether some of Beijing’s most critical weapons systems were ever fully operational.
Later in the show—s ... Show More
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 2nd, 2026: Iran’s Hidden Nuclear Activity & Embassy Reopens in Caracas
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PDB Situation Report | January 31st, 2026: American Firepower Gathers at Iran’s Doorstep & The Cost of Putin’s War
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—the White House is dramatically expanding its playbook against Iran, with President Trump reportedly considering some of the most aggressive military options in years. The most consequential: the possibility of U.S. special ope ... Show More
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Bolton charged, Zelenskiy, Putin and Russian oil
John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, is charged with sharing classified information. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy heads to the White House as Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin make plans to meet in Hungary. The admiral who le ... Show More
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In Brief: Is Trump Driving Modi Closer to Xi & Putin?
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Signal scandal: The US and its shifting alliances
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What Hangs in the Balance of Trump's Meeting With Putin
<p>Today, President Trump and the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin, are meeting on U.S. soil for the first time, to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.</p><p>David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the wide rang ... Show More
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