Intro

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• An update on the situation for Ukrainian forces, who are facing mounting challenges as they lose territory in the Kursk region, signaling a faltering offensive into Russian territory.

• In Montreal, an anti-NATO protest escalated into a night of arson and rioting.

• In the Middle East, deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah persist, dashing hopes for a ceasefire between the two sides.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief: Scott Bessent, a pro-tariff billionaire, has been tapped by President Trump as the next Treasury Secretary.

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