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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 2nd, 2025: Minnesota Taxpayers May Be Funding Somali Terrorists & Kyiv Targets Moscow’s Tankers Again Dec 03, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A major investigation out of Minnesota. New reporting from City Journal alleges that large-scale welfare-fraud networks may have funneled U.S. taxpayer dollars through Somali money-transfer systems — with some of those funds potentially reaching the terrorist group al-Shabaab. And later in the show — an update on Kyiv’s growing pressure campaign against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, as Ukraine claims a third strike in less than a week, this time on a Russian-flagged tanker off the Turkish coast. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Get 15% OFF the ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ steak box. Order by Dec 14 at https://TriTailsBeef.com American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org - APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold

December 2nd, 2025: Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Shadow Fleet & A Potential War Crime Probe Dec 02, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine strikes at the financial core of Russia’s war machine, using naval drones to hit two shadow-fleet tankers that move Moscow’s illicit oil across global markets. A potential scandal emerges in the administration’s counter-narcotics campaign as reports indicate U.S. forces carried out a second strike on a suspected drug boat after survivors fled the initial attack. President Trump’s negotiating team heads to Moscow following what he calls “very productive” talks with Ukrainian officials, with key details still unresolved. And in today’s Back of the Brief— F-16s scramble over Palm Beach to intercept a civilian aircraft that violated the restricted airspace around Mar-a-Lago. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Get 15% OFF the ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ steak box. Order by Dec 14 at https://TriTailsBeef.com American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org - APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 1st, 2025: Trump Delivers Final Ultimatum To Maduro & NATO’s Warning to Russia Dec 02, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A dramatic phone call between President Trump and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The President told Maduro to step down and leave the country — immediately. We’ll break down what we know and the mounting pressure now facing Caracas. NATO’s highest-ranking military officer is warning that the alliance may need to get “more aggressive” in confronting Russia’s hybrid threats. We’ll explain the message, the context, and what changes could follow on the ground. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/PDB and using code PDB. TriTails Premium Beef: Get 15% OFF the ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ steak box. Order by Dec 14 at https://TriTailsBeef.com

December 1st, 2025: Russia’s War Machine Is Collapsing & Trump Eyes Controversial Pardon Dec 01, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New admissions out of Moscow reveal a major problem inside Russia’s war machine. Arms exports have collapsed, raising fresh questions about whether Putin’s defense industry is starting to break down. Reports indicate President Trump is considering a pardon for the former Honduran president, a man accused of taking cartel money and helping move cocaine into the United States. Plus—President Trump warns airlines to treat Venezuelan airspace as closed, escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro and adding to already-high tensions. And in today’s Back of the Brief—the latest on the deadly shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and what investigators are learning as the case unfolds. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/PDB and using code PDB. TriTails Premium Beef: Get 15% OFF the ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ steak box. Order by Dec 14 at https://TriTailsBeef.com

PDB Situation Report | November 29th, 2025: The Ukraine Peace Talks With Ryan McBeth & A Terror Label for the Muslim Brotherhood Nov 29, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Washington’s Ukraine peace proposal takes a sharp turn. The 28-point framework has been trimmed to 19 points—and U.S. officials followed the Geneva talks with rare shuttle diplomacy in Abu Dhabi. Ryan McBeth joins us to explain what this means for the battlefield and the negotiating table. President Trump prepares to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. We’ll look at how this decision could reshape U.S. strategy across the Middle East. Mariam Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break it down. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your family and your legacy. Grab your Black Friday gift before it’s gone! Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Pick up Ryan McBeth’s “NORAD Christmas Sweater”: https://www.bunkerbranding.com/products/a-very-norad-christmas-sweater-3-0 Follow Ryan McBeth: https://x.com/RyanMcbeth Follow Mariam Wahba: https://x.com/themariamwahba

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 28th, 2025: The Deadly Shooting in Washington D.C. & North Korea Quietly Supercharges Nuclear Program Nov 28, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’re bringing you the latest on the tragic attack in Washington, D.C. A National Guardsman has now died, and investigators are uncovering new details about the suspected gunman. We’ll tell you what we know about the shooter, the charges he faces, and where the investigation stands. North Korea’s nuclear machine is picking up speed. New satellite imagery shows Pyongyang building what appears to be a major new enrichment plant — a move that could dramatically boost Kim Jong Un’s stockpile of fissile material. We’ll break down what this means for Kim’s arsenal, and look at South Korea’s plans to respond by deploying a new "monster" bunker-busting missile. 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. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Nobl Travel: Protect your gear and travel smarter—NOBL’s zipper-free carry-on is up to 58% off at https://NOBLTravel.com TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your family and your legacy. Grab your Black Friday gift before it’s gone! Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb

November 28th, 2025: Putin Speaks Out On Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan & Taiwan’s $40B Defense Plan Nov 28, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Moscow declares it won’t make major concessions in any Ukraine peace agreement, setting a firm tone ahead of renewed diplomatic efforts. Taiwan unveils a $40 billion defense package and a new island-wide air-defense system as the United States urges the island to harden its posture against China. Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau say they have seized power, marking the latest coup in a region already shaken by political upheaval. And in today’s Back of the Brief—a major legal win for President Trump as Georgia drops its 2020 election interference case. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Nobl Travel: Protect your gear and travel smarter—NOBL’s zipper-free carry-on is up to 58% off at https://NOBLTravel.com TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your family and your legacy. Grab your Black Friday gift before it’s gone! Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb

November 27th, 2025: Mike Baker’s Thanksgiving Message to PDB Listeners Nov 27, 2025

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In this Thanksgiving message, Mike Baker pauses the usual news rundown to share a few thoughts on giving thanks. Thank you for listening, supporting, and being part of The President’s Daily Brief.

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 26th, 2025: Saudi Pushback Stunned Trump In White House Meeting & U.S. Scraps Key Warship Plan Nov 26, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New reporting reveals President Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was far more heated behind closed doors than either side admitted publicly. We’ll break down what happened and why it matters. Plus, the U.S. Navy has scrapped its Constellation-class frigate program, a major setback in America’s effort to keep up with China’s rapidly expanding naval fleet. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/PDBand using code PDB. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold

November 26th, 2025: Trump Ready for Direct Talks With Maduro & Moscow Signals 'No Deal' On Ukraine Nov 26, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump signals he’s ready for direct talks with Nicolás Maduro—even as Washington labels the Venezuelan leader a terrorist. Xi Jinping makes a rare personal call to President Trump to discuss Taiwan and Ukraine. Russia appears set to reject the latest U.S.–Ukraine cease-fire proposal, suggesting the war will grind on through Christmas. And in today’s Back of the Brief—a Russian drone breaches deeper into NATO airspace than ever before, triggering a rapid scramble by Romanian and German jets. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/PDBand using code PDB. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold

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