In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 
  
Military leaders in Kyiv are pressing the attack inside Russian territory, increasingly leveraging their AI-enabled drones to target Putin’s energy infrastructure despite U.S. concerns about escalation.

Freedom of speech appears to be under attack in the U.K., as Scotland passes a controversial hate crime law that could put offenders away for up to 7 years for simply not using a person’s preferred pronouns. We’ll have the latest reactions, including Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s fiery rebuke.

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 2nd, 2024: Ukraine's AI-Drones Infiltrate Russia & JK Rowling Dares UK Police To Arrest Her Over Hate Crime Law

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
The latest news out of Moscow, including the reshuffling of Putin's cabinet and the ongoing corruption scandal.

An insightful analysis with George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War on the situation in Russia.

A deep dive into the recent news from the war between Israel and Hamas with David Adesnik of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.

An investigation into the seedy financial underbelly of the southern border crisis and its broader impacts.

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PDB Situation Report | May 18th, 2024: Moscow on the March & US-Israeli Split

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
 
The latest in the growing split over so-called day after for Gaza in the Israeli government, as new details emerge about a post-war plan proposed by Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
 
The UK Ministry of Defense has announced what it’s calling a “game changer” in drone warfare.
 
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 17th, 2024: Gallant’s Plan for Gaza & a Drone Warfare ‘Game Changer’

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: 
  
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are holding a summit aimed at forging a "new era" of partnership between the global powers, just as Moscow unleashes their forces in a new offensive against Ukraine.

America’s top intelligence official is sounding the alarm on threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence aimed at undermining U.S. elections.

The president of a public university in Northern California is on leave just one day after bowing to the demands of pro-Palestinian student protesters and agreeing to an academic boycott of Israel.

In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, we’ll have the latest on the condition of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico following a shocking assassination attempt, as authorities reveal more about the suspect.

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May 17th, 2024: The Putin-Xi Summit, AI Election Threats, University Caves To Palestinian Protesters, & Fico Fights For His Life

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
  
Trouble is brewing inside Israel’s war cabinet as senior leaders clash with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a post-war plan for Gaza.

We’ll bring you the latest from Senator Bob Menendez’s corruption trial, as his defense pivots to a simple strategy: blame the senator’s wife.

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 16th, 2024: Tempers Flare Within Israel's War Cabinet & Menendez Blames Corruption On Wife

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

The Russian military advances in Ukraine's northeastern province of Kharkiv, forcing Ukrainian troops to pull back as they run out of reinforcements.

Iran continues to arm its proxies across the Middle East, with Jordan foiling an Iranian-led plot to smuggle weapons into the kingdom for acts of sabotage.

President Biden plans to use executive action to shut down the US-Mexico border once migrant crossings reach 4,000 per day.

Update on the assassination attempt on the life of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 2nd, 2024: Ukraine's AI-Drones Infiltrate Russia & JK Rowling Dares UK Police To Arrest Her Over Hate Crime Law

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