In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:A major development in the war in Ukraine—Kyiv has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. But will Russia do the same? We break it all down with Fred Fleitz, former National Security Council Chief of Staff and Vice Chair of the America First Policy Institute's Center for American Security.Syria is on the brink once again. A surge of violence and reports of massacres are pushing the country further into chaos as the fragile government struggles to maintain control. We get expert analysis from David Daoud, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, China and Russia are coming to the aid of Iran, at least diplomatically, condemning the Trump administration’s attempts to pressure the Islamic regime into engaging in nuclear negotiations, and calling for an immediate lifting of what they called "illegal unilateral sanctions."Later in the show, negotiations to extend the ceasefire in Gaza hit another snag on Friday, as Hamas said they would release an American-Israeli hostage, but only if Israel agreed to a laundry list of demands. Israel responded by slamming Hamas for the conditional offer, calling it a "manipulation" and act of "psychological warfare."To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   First up, the White House has directed the Pentagon to draw up several options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama in order to achieve President Trump’s goal of "retaking" the Panama Canal. These plans reportedly range from partnering with local security forces to seizing the strategic trade route by force.Later in the show, negotiations between Israel and Hamas on extending their fragile ceasefire in Gaza have reportedly stalled, though the White House is scrambling to find a temporary fix to prevent a return to fighting.Plus, tensions are once again simmering in the South China Sea, as Taiwan's president warns that Beijing has expanded its influence campaigns, infiltration efforts and spying operations in an attempt to weaken the island’s defenses.In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, a plane carrying Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte landed in the Netherlands on Wednesday, where he was formally transferred into the custody of the International Criminal Court and taken to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, U.S. officials have arrived in Moscow to try and sell the Kremlin on a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is already pushing back on the proposal, saying it does not go far enough.Later in the show, as the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen once again threaten to resume attacks on Israeli vessels operating in Mideast waters, the group is taking heightened measures to safeguard their leader from suffering the same fate as the chiefs of Hezbollah and Hamas.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   First up, the trade war is now escalating worldwide, as Canada hits the U.S. with a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on steel and aluminum products, while the European Union vows to raise tariffs on up to $28 billion worth of U.S. goods.Later in the show, the Kremlin has issued their first response to a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, saying they are awaiting details from the Trump administration, while stressing that their territorial gains must be addressed as part of any deal.Plus, the captain of a cargo ship involved in a catastrophic collision with a US-flagged tanker in the North Sea has been arrested by British authorities. A criminal investigation has been opened, and the captain, a Russian national, is being probed for manslaughter over the deadly incident.In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, hundreds of hostages have been freed by Pakistani security forces after separatist militants wearing suicide vests hijacked a passenger train on Tuesday in an attack that left dozens of people dead.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, President Donald Trump is coming to the aid of his chief political ally Elon Musk, threatening to label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism.Later in the show, the Kurdish-led militia that controls northeastern Syria has agreed to merge its military and civilian institutions with the new Islamist government in Damascus, marking a major breakthrough for the country’s post-Assad leadership.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions rise as President Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, intensifying the trade conflict. Meanwhile, a historic negotiation is set between Israel and Lebanon to resolve land border issues. The Trump administration's controversial withdrawal of security clearances from former officials raises eyebrows about national security motives. Finally, the introduction of a new CBP app aims to facilitate self-deportation among undocumented migrants, sparking debate and criticism.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Ukraine has reportedly agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets today with senior Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.Later in the show, Elon Musk’s X came under a massive cyber-attack on Monday that disrupted service on the social media site for several hours. We’ll discuss the fallout, and why Musk initially appeared to blame the cyber intrusion on Ukraine.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:Russian forces are using a dangerous new tactic—sneaking through gas pipelines to ambush Ukrainian troops from behind. We’ll break down what’s happening in Kursk and why Ukrainian forces could be at risk of encirclement.A major shake-up in Canada—Mark Carney is set to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister. The new leader used his victory speech to take aim at Donald Trump.Chaos erupts in Romania after a right-wing presidential candidate is barred from running. Supporters are clashing with police, with claims of Russian interference once again at the center of the controversy. And in today’s Back of the Brief, a Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration authorities.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President’s Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, following President Trump’s sharp reversal of U.S. policies on Ukraine last week, European nations are now scrambling to find their own solutions to countering the aggression of Russia, with Germany and Poland eying a nuclear deterrent.Later in the show, the Hamas terrorist group has reportedly proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel to end the war in Gaza, following direct talks with the Trump administration’s hostage affairs envoy.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefStash Financial: Go to https://Get.Stash.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices