In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to Beijing takes center stage as the west seeks to address China's support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

An in-depth analysis of the unfolding situation in Rafah, Israel, and the resignation of the nation’s chief of military intelligence.

The escalating crisis at American universities: examining the protests at Columbia and Yale, and the impact on Jewish student communities.

In today’s Back of the Brief, we’ll focus on the drug war in South America and Ecuador's aggressive new stance against drug cartels.

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April 23rd, 2024: Blinken in Beijing, Israel Intel Shakeup, & Campus Tension

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

We'll start off today's program by looking at the life and death of the man known as "The Butcher of Tehran"--late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who met his fate in the mountains of northern Iran this week.

We'll be joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He'll give us some insight into what Raisi's death means for the regime.

A little later, we'll turn to the Far East, where China has launched aggressive military drills surrounding its neighbor Taiwan. Author Gordon Chang shares his thoughts on the escalating tensions there.

Plus, we take a look at a silent crisis at America's southern border as the horrible realities on the ground take their toll on America's border patrol agents.


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PDB Situation Report | May 25th, 2024: Bye Bye Butcher & China’s Dangerous Games

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
  
We’ll investigate reports claiming Vladamir Putin is open to a ceasefire with Ukraine that recognizes the current battlefield lines, as western officials warn it's a head-fake meant to stir divisions within NATO regarding support for the war.

Amid the ongoing migrant crisis, a new report reveals that the U.S. Border Patrol has lost nearly 25 percent of their agents since President Joe Biden assumed office.

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 24th, 2024: Putin's Ceasefire Ploy & The Border Agent Exodus Under Biden

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
 
The Biden administration openly criticizes Israel's military strategy in Gaza, asserting that Hamas retains a significant portion of its fighting force.

Examination of claims from the UK’s Ministry of Defense that China is providing lethal aid to Russia for its war in Ukraine.

Details on the arrest of another senior defense official in Russia for taking bribes, as part of Putin’s ongoing purge.

The story of two Jordanian men arrested for attempting to breach the US Marine Corps base at Quantico, with one suspect having crossed the US-Mexico border before being released into the US.

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May 24th, 2024: Hamas Resilience, Putin’s Crackdown Continues, & Marine Base Breach

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
  
Tensions are once again flaring in the South China Sea, as Beijing’s military encircled Taiwan for massive war exercises on Thursday, prompting Taiwan to scrambled jets and put their own military on high alert.

The White House is reportedly considering a major shift in their Ukraine policy that would allow Kyiv to use American-made weapons on targets inside Russia.

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 23rd, 2024: Trouble Brews In The South China Sea & Debate Intensifies Over American Weapons In Ukraine

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

A troubling report from the Pentagon reveals that Russia may have launched a “counter space weapon” into low orbit last week, potentially targeting US satellites.

The Lithuanian government accuses Russia of another hybrid operation, escalating tensions with a plan to unilaterally change its maritime border with Lithuania and Finland.

We examine US efforts to deliver aid to besieged Palestinians in Gaza amid reports that truckloads of aid aren't reaching the enclave’s civilian population.

In today’s Back of the Brief, a disturbing report from the border shows an increase in suicides among border patrol agents, raising concerns about the impact on our law enforcement officers.

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April 23rd, 2024: Blinken in Beijing, Israel Intel Shakeup, & Campus Tension

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