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Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
November 17th, 2025: Iran Hijacks Tanker in Gulf Waters & China Challenges Japan in the Pacific
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November 17th, 2025: Iran Hijacks Tanker in Gulf Waters & China Challenges Japan in the Pacific
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.
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The President's Daily Brief
Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
