In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First up—sharp words out of Caracas, where Venezuela’s acting leader is openly defying the Trump administration and rejecting claims she’s governing at Washington’s direction.

Later in the show—we return to a story we’ve been tracking for some time: Israel’s quiet support for armed Palestinian militias inside Gaza, with new reporting shedding light on its effort to weaken Hamas from within. Plus—a somber milestone in the Gaza conflict, as Israel recovers the remains of the last remaining hostage, clearing a major hurdle in the ongoing peace plan.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—TikTok survives Washington’s ban threat, agreeing to create new U.S.-based operations in an effort to ease national security concerns.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First up—a major shakeup inside Beijing, as Xi Jinping purges China’s top general amid allegations he leaked nuclear weapons secrets to the United States. We’ll break down what this stunning move reveals about growing paranoia, internal power struggles, and instability at the very top of the Chinese Communist Party.

Later in the show—even as Ukrainian and Russian officials met to discuss peace, Moscow pressed its campaign against civilians, launching air attacks that knocked out power for more than one million Ukrainians.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First up—disturbing new reports out of Iran suggest the regime may have deployed chemical agents against protesters, raising serious questions about how far Tehran is willing to go to crush dissent.

Later in the show—we break down the latest developments from Minneapolis, where a Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man during an immigration crackdown, fueling renewed calls for federal law enforcement to leave the state.

Plus—trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States wrap up with leaders projecting optimism, but little tangible progress toward ending the war.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump claims a secret weapon he dubbed the “Discombobulator” was decisive in the raid that captured Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

First up—new reporting says the White House is actively seeking to topple Cuba’s Communist government, betting that pressure campaigns, quiet backchannels, and lessons learned from Venezuela could finally crack Havana’s grip on power.

Later in the show—stunning new figures out of China reveal a sweeping internal punishment campaign, with Communist Party enforcers disciplining nearly one million people in 2025 as Xi Jinping tightens control. Gordon Chang joins us with analysis.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First up—a new report offers an inside look at the White House’s efforts to engineer regime change in Cuba, as U.S. officials—emboldened by events in Venezuela—search for Cuban power brokers willing to cut a deal and bring an end to Communist rule.

Later in the show—President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, with Kyiv saying security guarantees are settled, but the most critical issue of all—territory—remains unresolved.

Plus—the war against Russia’s shadow fleet is expanding, as France’s navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean linked to Moscow’s covert sanctions-busting network.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—a sobering case out of Iran, where a young soldier has been sentenced to death for refusing orders to fire on protesters during nationwide unrest.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

Israel raises readiness across its military, operating under the assumption that Iran may strike. Air forces, missile defenses, and civilian protection systems are placed on heightened alert as Israeli planners prepare for multiple scenarios, including missile and drone attacks.

China ramps up covert operations against Taiwan, with new reporting revealing deep infiltration inside the island’s armed forces, including efforts to recruit and coerce military personnel.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

President Trump announces a major shift in U.S. strategy toward Greenland, shelving planned tariffs after high-level talks with NATO leadership. We’ll walk through what changed in the past twenty-four hours.

New reporting alleges severe abuse by Iranian security forces during the regime’s crackdown on protesters, including sexual assaults against detainees. We’ll examine what’s being reported and why it’s drawing international scrutiny.

President Trump rolls out a newly announced “Board of Peace,” revealing who has been invited to participate—and why several U.S. allies are already declining to join.

And in Today’s Back of the Brief—Mexico transfers dozens of cartel figures to U.S. authorities, signaling closer cooperation under mounting pressure from the Trump administration.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—we’ve been closely tracking a growing U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, and now we’re getting clarification on why it’s happening, as President Trump reportedly presses his generals for “decisive” action against Iran.

Later in the show—another Venezuelan oil tanker is intercepted, marking the seventh seizure as Washington escalates enforcement of sanctions on Caracas.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First up—What was supposed to be a global economic summit in Davos is overtaken by geopolitics, as President Trump ramps up pressure on U.S. allies and argues Greenland is a critical national security priority.

Later in the show—A staggering figure out of China, where Communist Party enforcers punished nearly one million people in 2025 as President Xi tightens his grip and demands total loyalty.

Plus—Beijing escalates pressure across the Taiwan Strait, flying a military drone into Taiwan’s airspace for the first time.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—The British government approves plans for China’s largest embassy in Europe, ignoring warnings it could become a hub for espionage.

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