The President's Daily Brief

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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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


First up— Beyond Iran’s carefully managed show of unity, new reporting points to growing unease inside the ruling elite. We break down what’s driving internal anxiety within the regime, why some senior figures are uncomfortable with the current crackdown, and what it could mean for Iran’s stability moving forward.


Later in the show— Chaos erupts in Syria as fighters from Islamic State break free from a prison during a turbulent government handover, raising fresh concerns about security gaps, regional instability, and the risk of an extremist resurgence.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


New warnings that Russia may be preparing to strike the power lines feeding Europe’s largest nuclear plant, a move that could threaten reactor cooling systems and raise fears of a potential meltdown.


New reporting reveals the United States was quietly in talks with Venezuela’s hardline interior minister months before the raid that removed Nicolás Maduro.


The FAA issues new warnings urging caution for flights over parts of Latin America, citing potential military activity in the region.


And in today’s Back of the Brief—Tehran faces diplomatic fallout as the World Economic Forum revokes its invitation to Iran’s foreign minister following a deadly crackdown on protesters.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


First up— Iran’s tightly controlled propaganda apparatus suffers a rare and embarrassing breach, as hackers hijack state television to broadcast footage of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and images of anti-government protests the regime has worked to suppress.


Later in the show— CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes a high-stakes trip to Caracas, meeting with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez in the most senior U.S. engagement since Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


Bombers, aircraft carriers, and missile defense systems are shifting into position across the Middle East as Washington quietly prepares military options while pressure mounts inside Iran.


American forces carry out a third retaliatory strike, killing a militant leader tied to an ISIS ambush that killed three Americans, as CENTCOM works to deter further attacks on U.S. personnel.


Newly obtained documents reveal that Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez has been on the radar of U.S. drug agents for years, underscoring Washington’s view of her role in the regime’s alleged criminal networks.


President Trump escalates pressure on Europe, announcing new tariffs on Denmark and other nations as he pushes for a deal to acquire Greenland.

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