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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 27th, 2025: Trump Pressures Colombia Into Submission & Violence Erupts In Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Extension Jan 27, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the Trump administration claimed a victory over Colombia this weekend after forcing the country to backtrack on its refusal to accept deportation flights from the US. Then, as the White House granted Israel a ceasefire extension in Lebanon on Sunday, violence erupted between Israeli forces and protesters in southern Lebanon, resulting in at least 22 deaths and raising concerns over whether lasting stability in the region is possible. 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

January 27th, 2025: Denmark Reportedly ‘Freaked Out’ Over Trump Greenland Call & US Pauses Foreign Aid Jan 27, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Reports emerge of a fiery clash between President Trump and Denmark’s Prime Minister over Greenland, with Denmark in crisis mode as the President pushes hard for U.S. control of the Arctic island. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold, as President Trump pressures Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats a plan to, quote, "clean out" Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes office and announces a pause on nearly all foreign aid—making exceptions only for emergency funding to Israel and Egypt. And in today’s Back of the Brief: After five years, the CIA shifts its position on the origins of COVID-19, now supporting the lab leak theory as the most plausible explanation. 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

PDB Situation Report | January 25th, 2025: The Border Crackdown Has Already Begun & Trump Cleans House in DC Jan 25, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: President Trump begins his second term with sweeping actions on the southern border, including executive orders to restart the border wall and reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy. Mark Krikorian from the Center for Immigration Studies joins us to break it all down. In the national security realm, President Trump removes General Mark Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and revokes security clearances for 51 intelligence officials, signaling a major shake-up in Washington. Steve Yates from The Heritage Foundation joins us in unpacking the implications. 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

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 24th, 2025: Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Faces Major Test & Syria's Islamist Rulers Issue Warning To Jerusalem Jan 24, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, tensions are once again flaring with Hezbollah, as Israeli leaders say they will not withdraw their troops from Lebanon by Sunday’s ceasefire deadline, throwing the future of the peace deal into question. Then, turning to Israel’s northeast, leaders in Jerusalem are signaling they intend to maintain their troop presence in a demilitarized buffer zone separating the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria, sparking concerns about a potential confrontation. 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

January 24th, 2025: Russian Spy Ship Taunts Britain & Trump Floats New Iranian Nuclear Deal Jan 24, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll kick things off in Europe, where threats to the continent's critical undersea cables are intensifying, as Britian warns that a Russian spy ship recently passed by the English coast for the second time in three months. Later in the show: Trump sets his sights on Iran, tapping Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to lead efforts to rein in Tehran’s expanding nuclear program, while suggesting he is open to brokering a new nuclear deal. Plus, Syria’s new rebel led government is reportedly incorporating Islamic law into their new administration, raising concerns about their commitment to protecting Syria’s many ethnic and religious minorities. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, an update on the devastating wildfires still burning in Los Angeles, as strong winds and bone-dry conditions fuel new blazes that are spreading rapidly. 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

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 23rd, 2025: Trump To Deploy 10,000 Troops To Southern Border & Iran Floors The Gas On Their Nuclear Ambitions Jan 23, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll begin at the U.S. southern border, where President Donald Trump plans to deploy some 10,000 troops to fortify security and aid in the swift arrest and deportation of illegal crossers. Then, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog has issued a stark warning on Iran’s nuclear program, saying the mullah’s are “pressing the gas pedal” on enrichment in the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. 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

January 23rd, 2025: Trump Gives Putin An Ultimatum & The Stargate Project Explained Jan 23, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Donald Trump warns Vladimir Putin of massive tariffs and sanctions if no deal is reached to end the war in Ukraine. Russia faces a major blow in Syria as its 49-year port contract is terminated by the new government, losing a critical foothold in the region. President Trump announces The Stargate Project, a $500 billion initiative to revolutionize America's AI infrastructure over the next four years. And in today's Back of the Brief: Yemen's Houthi movement releases the crew of a cargo ship seized in November 2023. 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

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 22nd, 2025: Trump's Immigration Crackdown Begins & Zelensky Calls On Europe To Commit 200,000 Peacekeeping Troops Jan 22, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we’ll begin with President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown, as the U.S. Mexico border closes and mass deportations get underway. Then, we’ll turn to the war in Ukrainian, as President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on European allies to commit a minimum of 200,000 troops to serve as a peacekeeping contingent should Kyiv reach a peace agreement with 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 President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief

January 22nd, 2025: The Trump Purge Begins & Biden Pardons a Murderer Jan 22, 2025

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping removal of Biden appointees from his administration, starting with General Mark Milley, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He’s also revoked security clearances for dozens of former intelligence officials. A major shakeup in the Israeli Defense Forces as the Chief of Staff and the head of the Southern Command resign, citing failures leading to Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack. While the ceasefire holds in Gaza, the IDF has launched a significant counterterror operation in the West Bank expected to last several days. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Former President Biden faces backlash over one of his final acts—a pardon for a man convicted of killing two FBI agents, sparking outrage among law enforcement officials. 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

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 21st, 2025: Hamas Reasserts Control Over Gaza & Trump Reverses Biden Policy With Cuba Crackdown Jan 21, 2025

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we'll discuss a Wall Street Journal report that details how, in the hours following the start of the cease-fire agreement with Israel, Hamas has quickly moved to reassert its control over the Gaza strip. Then, in a quick reversal of Biden policy, President Trump has returned the nation of Cuba to the list of state sponsors of terrorism. 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