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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 23rd, 2024: Trouble Brews In The South China Sea & Debate Intensifies Over American Weapons In Ukraine May 23, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Tensions are once again flaring in the South China Sea, as Beijing’s military encircled Taiwan for massive war exercises on Thursday, prompting Taiwan to scrambled jets and put their own military on high alert. The White House is reportedly considering a major shift in their Ukraine policy that would allow Kyiv to use American-made weapons on targets inside Russia. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

May 23rd, 2024: Russia’s Space Threat, Baltic Borders, & Gaza Aid Grab May 23, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A troubling report from the Pentagon reveals that Russia may have launched a “counter space weapon” into low orbit last week, potentially targeting US satellites. The Lithuanian government accuses Russia of another hybrid operation, escalating tensions with a plan to unilaterally change its maritime border with Lithuania and Finland. We examine US efforts to deliver aid to besieged Palestinians in Gaza amid reports that truckloads of aid aren't reaching the enclave’s civilian population. In today’s Back of the Brief, a disturbing report from the border shows an increase in suicides among border patrol agents, raising concerns about the impact on our law enforcement officers. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 22nd, 2024: European Nations Recognize Palestinian State & Biden's Election Year Student Loan Gambit May 22, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: In a shocking move, three European nations have announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state, sparking intense backlash from Israeli leaders who say the west is giving Hamas and Iran exactly what they want. In what is almost certainly an election year consideration, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he would be cancelling another $7.7 billion in student loan debt. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

May 22nd, 2024: Life After Raisi, Sabotage in Poland & Mourning the Butcher May 22, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Thousands of mourners gather in Tehran to greet the coffin of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. I’ll explain what’s next for the regime after the death of the 63-year-old president. The Kremlin’s shadow war against Europe continues as Polish authorities arrest a dozen individuals on suspicion of links to foreign sabotage efforts. The latest on the nation of Georgia’s controversial “foreign agents” law as the country’s government signals a willingness to potentially scrap the legislation in exchange for warmer US relations. In today’s Back of the Brief, with days of funeral ceremonies beginning for Ebrahim Raisi, we’ll take a look at some surprising gestures of grief and respect for a man dubbed “The Butcher of Tehran.” To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 21st, 2024: Russia Claims US Missiles Used In Attack & ICC Fallout Intensifies May 21, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Amid the Russian offensive in northeastern Ukraine, officials in Kyiv are intensely lobbying the White House to allow them to use American weapons for offensive strikes inside Russian territory, something the Biden administration has long feared could trigger escalation. As the fallout mounts regarding the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, Republican lawmakers are now calling for the U.S. to issue sanctions against the ICC. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

May 21st, 2024: ICC Warrants, NATO Troops, & Island Unrest May 21, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, charging them with war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza. Reports reveal that several NATO countries are actively lobbying for member states to send troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces. French police are struggling to restore order in New Caledonia, a French island territory, after days of deadly riots by pro-independence demonstrators. An update on the American military presence in Niger, where the Pentagon has announced an agreement to extract close to 1,000 American personnel from the African nation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 20th, 2024: Iran Divided Over Death Of 'Butcher Of Tehran' & Israel Sets Sights On Rafah May 20, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As a divided Iran reacts to the death of the Iranian president, I wanted to take a moment to dig into his violent history that earned him the moniker "the Butcher of Tehran." Israel has officially informed the U.S. that they plan to broaden their ground operations inside Rafah despite desperate protests from the Biden administration to pump the breaks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email PDB@TheFirstTV.com

May 20th, 2024: Iran's President Dies In Helicopter Crash, Conflict In Israel's War Cabinet, & Zelensky Warns Of Coming Russian Blitz May 20, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The president of Iran, along with the Islamic regime’s foreign minister, died on Sunday following a helicopter crash in the foggy mountain terrain along their border with Azerbaijan. Cracks are beginning to show within Israel’s once unified war cabinet, as another key member hits out at Netanyahu over post-war plans and threatens to resign. As Putin presses forward in northeastern Ukraine, officials in Kyiv are warning it may just be the opening salvo of a coming summer offensive. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, we’ll take a look at an unusual travel warning issued by the State Department telling members of the LGBTQ+ community to be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist violence during pride month. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Situation Report | May 18th, 2024: Moscow on the March & US-Israeli Split May 18, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The latest news out of Moscow, including the reshuffling of Putin's cabinet and the ongoing corruption scandal. An insightful analysis with George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War on the situation in Russia. A deep dive into the recent news from the war between Israel and Hamas with David Adesnik of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. An investigation into the seedy financial underbelly of the southern border crisis and its broader impacts. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com.

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 17th, 2024: Gallant’s Plan for Gaza & a Drone Warfare ‘Game Changer’ May 17, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The latest in the growing split over so-called day after for Gaza in the Israeli government, as new details emerge about a post-war plan proposed by Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The UK Ministry of Defense has announced what it’s calling a “game changer” in drone warfare. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com