The President's Daily Brief

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: 

First—In his latest warning to the mullahs, President Trump says the U.S. has an “armada” heading toward Iran — as the death toll from the regime’s crackdown tops 5,000. So, what exactly is being deployed, and how close is Washington to military action?

Later in the show—The first trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are now underway — and everything hinges on territory. We’ll break down Moscow’s demands, Kyiv’s red lines, and why expectations for a breakthrough are already sinking.

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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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