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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 25th, 2024: Texas Defies SCOTUS & North Korea's Nuclear Provocations Jan 25, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Governor Greg Abbott responded to the recent Supreme Court ruling undercutting Texas’s efforts to address the worsening border crisis, accusing the Biden administration of deliberately violating the law and vowing to use his authority to continuing defending the state from “invasion.” In a concerning development on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has conducted a test flight for a new nuclear-capable cruise missile. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

January 25th, 2024: Red Sea & Red China, POW Tragedy, & Canada’s Constitutional Crisis Jan 25, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States seeks assistance from China in addressing the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Russia alleges Ukraine shot down a military plane carrying Russian POWs. Slovakia shows signs of shifting its position on the Ukraine conflict. Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, indicates a potential end to his block on Sweden's NATO bid. A Canadian federal court finds Justin Trudeau's emergency powers during a 2022 protest unconstitutional. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 24th, 2024: US Rattles Iraq With Retaliatory Strikes & Trump Takes New Hampshire Jan 24, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. unleashed an aerial bombardment on Iranian-backed militants in Iraq following recent attacks on U.S. personnel in the region. We’ll discuss the results of last night’s Republican primary in New Hampshire where former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley squared off. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

January 24th, 2024: Kim’s War Path, Ukraine Aid Crisis, & NATO’s Expansion Jan 24, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We turn our attention to the far east, where analysts are increasingly concerned that Kim Jong Un has already set his nation on a path to war with the South. Later on in the program, the US finally runs out of funds for Ukraine as it urges European allies to keep up its support of the embattled nation. Plus, an update on NATO’s expansion as the final holdouts appear ready to clear the way for Sweden to join the military alliance. Finally, in today's Back of the Brief, we’ll return to Harvard University, when a professor with a history of anti-Israel rhetoric has been chosen to lead the school’s task force to combat anti-Semitism. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 23rd, 2024: SCOTUS Smacks Texas & Israel's Ceasefire Offer Jan 23, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The border fight in Texas is heating up as a sharply divided Supreme Court said the Biden administration could remove razor-wire fencing that Texas had installed as a deterrent to illegal migrant crossings. Israel has proposed a potential two month pause in fighting as part of a deal to release all remaining hostages, the longest ceasefire offered by Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

January 23rd, 2024: Iran in the Crosshairs, SEALS Lost, & Ukraine's Crossroads Jan 23, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A pointed accusation from the U.S. Navy's top Mideast commander: Iran is directly behind the Houthi rebel attacks on commercial ships. We dive into the repercussions for Tehran. The U.S. military has ceased its search for two Navy SEALS who vanished in the Arabian Sea. A contentious proposal from an EU country calls for Ukraine to cede its eastern regions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. Our Back of the Brief segment offers insights and predictions for today's highly anticipated GOP primary in New Hampshire. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 22nd, 2024: Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame Over Deadly Donetsk Attack & Israel Rejects Peace Plan With 'Monsters Of Hamas' Jan 22, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Russia and Ukraine are pointing the finger at one another over a deadly shelling in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Sunday that left nearly 30 civilians dead. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the latest peace plan regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, dismissing the idea of a Palestinian state and reiterating that Israel will never surrender to Hamas. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

January 22nd, 2024: Tehran Tit-For-Tat, Israel Falls Short, & Ukraine’s Oil Offensive Jan 22, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the latest series of confrontations between U.S. forces and Iranian proxies, including the weekend's violent exchanges and the White House's development of a comprehensive strategy against Houthi militants. Over 100 days into the Israel-Hamas conflict, we analyze why U.S. intelligence believes Israeli actions are falling short of their goal to significantly weaken Hamas. A discussion on the U.S.-led peace initiative, supported by several Arab countries, which seeks to resolve the Israel-Hamas war. In our segment, 'Back of the Brief,' we explore Ukraine's latest tactics in its ongoing conflict with Russia, with a particular focus on strikes targeting Russian oil facilities. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 19th, 2024: NATO Prepares Largest Drill Since Cold War & North Korea Tests Underwater Nuclear Attack Drone Jan 19, 2024

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: NATO is preparing to conduct their largest military exercise since the Cold War next week, which will see an estimated 90,000 NATO personnel from all 31 member nations and Sweden participate in months-long wargames. North Korea announced Friday that they had tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone that could reportedly be used to target naval vessels and U.S. ports in the region. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com

January 19th, 2024: Saudi Peace Strategy, Jordan’s Airstrikes, & Texas’ Defiance Jan 19, 2024

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the critical role of Saudi Arabia in the Israel-Gaza conflict, outlining how the kingdom could be instrumental in forging peace in the region. We examine Jordan's unexpected military intervention in Syria, with airstrikes that have reportedly resulted in multiple casualties. We take to the streets of Russia, witnessing the largest wave of demonstrations since the country commenced military operations in Ukraine. In today's Back of the Brief, Texas remains defiant in its escalating conflict between the Biden Administration over access to the Rio Grande River border area. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com