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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New satellite imagery reveals China practicing the exact beach-landing maneuvers required for a Taiwan invasion, using civilian ferries in a coordinated amphibious drill. We’ll walk through what the images show and why analysts say this marks a major escalation in Beijing’s preparations. The United States revives shuttle diplomacy, dispatching officials to Abu Dhabi for rare, face-to-face talks with Russian counterparts over a possible Ukraine peace framework. We’ll explain what prompted the meeting and what’s known about the discussions. 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 Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Washington and Kyiv appear to have hammered out a new 19-point peace plan in Geneva. We’ll explain what’s in the draft—and why several major issues remain unresolved. Another confrontation in U.K. waters, as the Royal Navy shadows and intercepts a Russian corvette and tanker moving through the Channel. Plus—President Trump announces plans to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization, citing concerns over the group’s radicalism and reach. And in today’s Back of the Brief—a major win for James Comey, as a federal judge throws out the DOJ’s indictment against the former FBI Director. 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 Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Japan announces plans to deploy missile systems on an island just miles from Taiwan, triggering an immediate and angry response from Beijing. We’ll break down what Tokyo is doing, why China is escalating its rhetoric, and what this means for regional security. Later, a team of scuba divers off the Welsh coast makes a startling discovery: what appears to be a Russian tracking device sitting on the seabed. We’ll explain what was found, where it was recovered, and why U.K. authorities are now taking a closer look. 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: Feed your family and your legacy. Grab your Black Friday gift before it’s gone! Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Washington prepares a new phase of its Venezuela campaign, and Nicolás Maduro responds with heightened paranoia and tightened security. We’ll explain what U.S. officials are planning and why Caracas is bracing for what comes next. U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials meet in Geneva to assess Washington’s new peace proposal for Ukraine—but Kyiv says the plan concedes far too much to Moscow. Plus, Israel launches a strike in Beirut targeting Hezbollah’s top military commander. And in today’s Back of the Brief: tragic news from central Nigeria, where more than 300 students and staff have been abducted in one of the country’s worst mass kidnappings. 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: Feed your family and your legacy. Grab your Black Friday gift before it’s gone! Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Russia’s war economy is starting to crack. Deep Ukrainian strikes and tough new U.S. sanctions have pushed Moscow’s oil revenues to their lowest point in two years. We’ll explain what’s driving the pressure and why it matters. Eddie Fishman of the Center for a New American Security joins us for more. In Japan, a single off-the-cuff remark from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has triggered the most serious diplomatic clash with China in years. We’ll break down what she said and how Tokyo and Beijing are reacting. Author Gordon Chang stops by to give his insight. 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 Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 47% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off GUESTS: Edward Fishman: Author of CHOKEPOINTS: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726149/chokepoints-by-edward-fishman/ Gordon Chang: Follow Gordon on X - https://x.com/GordonGChang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—Washington’s pressure campaign on Venezuela comes with a warning label. A newly resurfaced detail from a New York Times report reveals that U.S. officials once ran a secret war-game on what would happen if Nicolás Maduro fell—and the outcome wasn’t pretty. Later in the show—President Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on Ukraine to accept his new 28-point peace plan for ending the war, giving Kyiv until Thanksgiving to agree. We’ll break down the framework, Europe’s reaction, and the impossible decision Volodymyr Zelensky now faces. 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 Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 47% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Europe narrowly avoids a wave of Hamas terror attacks, as Mossad reveals the network behind the plots was larger, more organized, and far closer to activation than previously known. While the ceasefire in Gaza holds, new airstrikes in the enclave are testing its durability.  Plus—growing pressure on Iran’s nuclear program as the IAEA demands answers on enriched uranium and access to bombed sites. And in today’s Back of the Brief—U.S. Marines guarding the American embassy in Haiti exchange gunfire with suspected gang members amid worsening security conditions in Port-au-Prince. 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 Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 47% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: NATO fighter jets scramble after a Russian drone penetrates deep into alliance airspace. We’ll break down what happened, why the incident triggered an immediate response, and what it signals about the growing risks along NATO’s eastern flank. Later in the show—Washington has submitted a new proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, but key European leaders are already calling it a non-starter. We’ll look at what’s in the plan and why it’s facing resistance before it even gets off 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 TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb  Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump has reportedly authorized new CIA plans for covert action inside Venezuela, and new reporting reveals back-channel discussions—including an offer from President Nicolás Maduro himself to step down. Poland is openly accusing Russia of sabotaging a key rail line used to send aid into Ukraine. The U.K.’s MI5 is warning that Chinese operatives are using a popular social media platform to target lawmakers and parliamentary staff. And in today’s Back of the Brief—Moscow and Washington quietly explore the possibility of a new prisoner exchange in a rare moment of cooperation. 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: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb  Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin A second Russian intelligence ship has appeared near NATO territory, this time off the coast of the United Kingdom. We’ll break down what the vessel was doing, why it behaved aggressively, and how this fits into a broader pattern of Moscow probing Western defenses. Mexico’s president flatly rejects U.S. military strikes against drug cartels on her soil, despite an offer from Washington. We’ll have the latest on the escalating war of words between Presidents Trump and Sheinbaum. 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 Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Russia launches a surprising crackdown on its own pro-war bloggers, silencing once-loyal voices who helped sell the invasion. We’ll break down why the Kremlin is suddenly treating its cheerleaders as a threat. President Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House, with fighter jets, security assurances, and major business deals on the table. Spain arrests 20 people linked to a powerful Mexican drug cartel recently designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. And in today’s Back of the Brief — the UN Security Council signs off on President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, approving the creation of a foreign stabilization force for the Strip. 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 Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Russia’s oil sector is taking heavy hits on two fronts. Ukrainian drones are striking deep inside the country, while new U.S. sanctions are cutting off key buyers in India and China. We’ll explain why this dual pressure is becoming a serious problem for Moscow’s war economy. Germany is preparing to lift its freeze on arms exports to Israel, saying the Gaza ceasefire has stabilized enough to reverse restrictions imposed during the height of the conflict. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Rugiet: Ready to give Rugiet a try? Get 15% off your first order by going to http://rugiet.com/PDB and using code PDB. Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at https://Rugiet.com  Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.comfor 30% off StopBox: Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10, but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A Russian intelligence ship is spotted just 15 miles off the coast of Hawaii. We’ll look at what it was doing there and what it may have been gathering. The State Department is preparing to designate Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization — a major step that increases pressure on Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off. TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—Ukraine is once again hitting Moscow where it hurts most—its oil revenue. A precision drone and missile strike on Friday crippled the second-largest oil export hub in Russia, forcing closures at a facility that moves millions of barrels of crude a day.  Later in the show—The Pentagon unveils Operation Southern Spear, a task force aimed at dismantling narco-terrorist networks across the Western Hemisphere. The announcement comes as President Trump receives an updated menu of military options against Venezuela. 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 legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The latest on the corruption scandal rocking Kyiv. Ukraine’s wartime government is under growing strain as senior ministers resign, international critics step in, and questions mount over how close the crisis is getting to President Zelensky. Senator Marco Rubio fires back at European allies who are raising concerns about America’s expanding military campaign against narco-traffickers in the Caribbean. 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 DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/BRIEF and use promo code BRIEF at checkout. TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Newly uncovered emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling network of foreign contacts — and his extraordinary claims that he was feeding Russian associates insight into Donald Trump’s policy decisions. Poland deploys security forces after a critical rail line to Ukraine is blown up in what officials are calling a suspected act of sabotage. Plus — thousands of demonstrators in Mexico City clash with police during protests over cartel violence and government inaction. And in today’s Back of the Brief — a notorious Ecuadorian drug kingpin who faked his own death has finally been captured in Spain, ending four years on the run. 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 Rugiet: Ready to give Rugiet a try? Get 15% off your first order by going to http://rugiet.com/PDB and using code PDB. Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at https://Rugiet.com  Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.comfor 30% off StopBox: Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10, but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran confirms the seizure of a petrochemical tanker in the Gulf — a major show of force by the Islamic Republic in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways. A new report suggests the U.S. may press ahead on Gaza reconstruction even if Hamas keeps its weapons, as stabilization talks stall. China sends Coast Guard ships through Japan-administered islands, escalating an already sharp dispute with Tokyo. And in today’s Back of the Brief — fresh developments in the energy corruption scandal rocking Kyiv, alongside new steps President Zelenskyy says he's taking to clean house. 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 Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKEand use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off. TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices