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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • Iran’s effort to bypass the U.S. blockade is running into major problems, with thousands of trucks stranded at border crossings and the cost of moving goods into the country soaring. • A CNN investigation finds Russian satellites may have helped Iran improve its targeting before one of the most damaging strikes on American military assets during the Iran war. 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: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • The U.S. military opens fire on two Iranian boats after officials say they attempted to seize an American unmanned vessel, marking another direct confrontation between U.S. and Iranian forces. • A new report reveals how Chinese hackers-for-hire are using artificial intelligence to accelerate cyberespionage operations and help Beijing process stolen intelligence more efficiently. • The FBI says it disrupted a Russian intelligence plot to assassinate a prominent Kremlin dissident believed to be living in Washington. • In today’s Back of the Brief, Ukraine says its drone forces killed a decorated Russian general just weeks after Moscow awarded him its highest honorary title. 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: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • New details emerge about a secret U.S. meeting with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, held as fighting between the militants and Saudi Arabia sharply escalates. • U.S. officials investigate cyberattacks targeting oil and LNG tankers bound for American ports, including whether Iran may be behind the attacks. 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 Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to https://springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB.

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • Ukraine goes back on offense in northern Donetsk, launching a new push in one of the most heavily contested parts of the war. • The United States is urging Syria to consider sending forces into Lebanon to help disarm Hezbollah, but Damascus fears the move could drag it into the wider regional war. • NATO fighter jets shoot down a drone over Lithuania while a Russian warship fires flares near a Danish military helicopter in another tense encounter in the Baltic. • In today’s Back of the Brief, President Trump rejects calls for new restrictions on artificial intelligence, arguing that a strong president is all the guardrail the industry needs. 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 Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Thanks to today’s sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to https://springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB.

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • The United States makes a historic admission that it has weapons in orbit, with the Pentagon publicly revealing the capability as it seeks to send a message to China and Russia. • The Pentagon’s inspector general warns that Operation Epic Fury has depleted key U.S. munitions stocks, raising questions about how quickly the military can rebuild its arsenal for another major conflict. 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 HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage. Brunt Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#Bruntpod Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 30% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout.

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • New reporting reveals a deep power struggle inside Iran, where hard-line security figures allegedly sabotaged a peace agreement with Washington by attacking commercial ships without the knowledge of President Masoud Pezeshkian or other senior leaders. • China’s top intelligence official warns that artificial intelligence could pose a direct threat to Communist Party rule, offering a rare glimpse at Beijing’s growing concerns over the technology. • NATO vows greater support for Ukraine after Russian drone strikes near the Polish border, including one that hit a rail station shortly after senior Western officials had passed through. • In today’s Back of the Brief, a former CIA official found with hundreds of gold bars, millions of dollars in cash and dozens of luxury watches is negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors. 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 HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage. Brunt Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#Bruntpod Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 30% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout.

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • The Houthis are escalating again in the Red Sea, claiming a massive missile-and-drone attack on a major Saudi air base. • Russia is rapidly improving cheap drones into increasingly capable weapons, raising concerns that Ukraine and its Western backers are struggling to adapt fast enough. 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 Trust & Will: Estate planning doesn't have to be complicated—create your will or trust online in minutes with Trust & Will and get 20% off at https://trustandwill.com/PDB Arca Wealth: The President's Daily Brief listeners can book a complimentary financial planning call with an Arca advisor at https://arcawealth.com/pdb Perplexity: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at https://PPLX.ai/PDB and experience the next phase of AI. #ad

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • U.S. officials say Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery from Chinese entities before launching the July missile strike that killed three American troops at a U.S. base in Jordan, raising new questions about the outside support behind Tehran’s improving targeting. • Iran-backed Houthi forces seize a strategic island near the entrance to the Red Sea, increasing pressure on another critical shipping route for Middle Eastern oil. • A Russian drone strikes an evacuated Kyiv-Warsaw train near the Polish border on a rail line frequently used by foreign leaders traveling into Ukraine. • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explores the possibility of Canada becoming an “associate member” of the European Union as relations between Ottawa and Washington continue to deteriorate. 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 Trust & Will: Estate planning doesn't have to be complicated—create your will or trust online in minutes with Trust & Will and get 20% off at https://trustandwill.com/PDB Arca Wealth: The President's Daily Brief listeners can book a complimentary financial planning call with an Arca advisor at https://arcawealth.com/pdb Perplexity: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at https://PPLX.ai/PDB and experience the next phase of AI. #ad

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: • The Iran conflict enters a new phase of escalation, and Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to explain what the latest developments mean and where the fight could go next. • On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we examine reports that the Pentagon is considering a smaller U.S. military footprint in the Middle East once the war with Iran ends, with Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joining us to discuss the potential implications. 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 QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • Labor unrest is spreading across Iran as truckers, taxi drivers and ride-share workers strike amid worsening fuel shortages and soaring costs. • Anthropic warns that advanced AI is already being misused for cyberattacks, weapons development and potentially dangerous biological research. 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 MUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code PDB at https://mudwtr.com/PDB#mudwtrpod Ridge Wallet: One thing to pack, five ways to power!

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • Reuters reveals how Iran has used a billion-dollar barter-like system with China to turn sanctioned oil revenues into Chinese goods, including military equipment, while avoiding normal international banking channels. • British, Norwegian and American forces disrupted a secret Russian submarine operation reportedly aimed at threatening NATO’s undersea infrastructure. • Ukrainian drones are striking Russia from the Arctic to the Black Sea, targeting key gas infrastructure and hitting the resort city of Sochi. • The long-running U.S. criminal case against Huawei has finally reached trial, with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech giant of stealing American technology and operating as a criminal enterprise. 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 MUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code PDB at https://mudwtr.com/PDB#mudwtrpod Ridge Wallet: One thing to pack, five ways to power!

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • New reporting shows Iran’s ballistic missile attack on a U.S.-used base in Jordan damaged American combat aircraft, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness and cost of defending against Tehran’s missile barrages. • Houthi forces are gaining ground along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, bringing the fighting closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and increasing the threat to a critical global shipping route. 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 ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDBand use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • Iran is accelerating construction at its deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear complex near Natanz, while the United States is reportedly examining how it could strike one of Tehran’s most difficult underground targets. • A new report claims the UAE warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a major attack, an account Netanyahu’s office denies. • North Korea has built another uranium-enrichment facility as inspectors warn that Pyongyang continues to expand the infrastructure supporting its nuclear weapons program. • U.S. forces sink what officials describe as a cartel-linked floating refueling station used to support drug-trafficking boats operating at sea. 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 ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDBand use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • The maritime confrontation between Washington and Tehran intensifies, with eight Iranian tankers destroyed or disabled since Saturday as civilian shipping is increasingly caught in the crossfire. • U.S. intelligence agencies accuse several major Chinese AI companies of systematically copying American models, raising new concerns about Beijing’s effort to close the technology gap with the United States. 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 Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515 ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDBand use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • Yemen’s civil war is surging back into the headlines as Iran-backed Houthis strike four Saudi cities and Saudi-backed forces launch a major offensive aimed at retaking Sanaa. • U.S. military and intelligence officials are discussing whether America could maintain a smaller permanent footprint in the Middle East once the war with Iran ends. • Mahan Air, an Iranian airline accused of moving weapons, money and personnel for the Revolutionary Guard, is expanding despite years of U.S. sanctions. • The U.S. military says suspicious drone activity along part of the southern border has fallen sharply after troops began using a high-energy laser weapon against cartel-linked drones. 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 Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515 ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDBand use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • The U.S. blockade is putting growing pressure on Iran’s economy as new shipping data suggests Tehran’s oil exports are being trapped and its remaining offshore stockpile is rapidly shrinking. • Russia resumes its assault on Kyiv immediately after U.S. peace negotiators leave the Ukrainian capital, killing three people and damaging buildings across the city. 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 StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10#stopboxpod Ridge Wallet: One thing to pack, five ways to power!

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • New reporting reveals that U.S. Navy SEALs spent months conducting a covert mission to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz as American and Iranian forces traded strikes above the waterway. • Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 12 people as renewed fighting raises concerns about whether the ceasefire with Hezbollah can hold. • Haiti’s armed self-defense brigades were created to protect communities from violent gangs, but some are now accused of becoming part of the country’s growing security problem. • Russia closes Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg as the diplomatic fallout grows from a suspected Russian drone plot in Leipzig. 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 StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10#stopboxpod Ridge Wallet: One thing to pack, five ways to power!

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • New figures reveal the mounting economic toll of Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign, with strikes costing Russia billions and disrupting fuel supplies, air travel, and other key sectors. • Kim Jong Un unveils a new destroyer that he says will become part of North Korea’s nuclear response system as Pyongyang continues expanding its naval forces. 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 MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com Dose: Support your liver and daily energy with Dose for Your Liver—get 35% off your first month at https://dosedaily.co/PDB or use code PDB at checkout. Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB.

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: • The war with Iran escalates as Tehran fires ballistic missiles at two U.S. warships, prompting Washington to strike three Iranian oil tankers. • President Trump’s envoys head to Kyiv for another push to end the war in Ukraine following a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin. • Yemen’s Houthis move to capture territory near a strategic Red Sea strait, raising the prospect of consequences far beyond Yemen’s battlefield. • In today’s Back of the Brief, two luxury London penthouses overlooking Kensington Palace hit the market—and both are linked to Mojtaba Khamenei. 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 MOD: For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code PDB at https://mod.com Dose: Support your liver and daily energy with Dose for Your Liver—get 35% off your first month at https://dosedaily.co/PDB or use code PDB at checkout. Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB.

Mike Baker joins Mike Slater for a wide-ranging conversation about why President Trump entered the conflict with Iran, what both sides are trying to achieve and whether negotiations can prevent America from becoming trapped in a prolonged war.