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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—Iran is rebuilding its missile and drone forces despite an American blockade, airstrikes against its weapons factories, and mounting pressure on its supply lines. A new investigation may reveal how Tehran continues to replenish its arsenal.

• Later in the show—A massive security breach at the Department of Homeland Security exposes the identities of more than 41,000 employees and contractors, including undercover investigators, raising serious concerns about the safety of sensitive personnel.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - The Pentagon is preparing American military bases to operate independently for 90 days, while the British government urges citizens to stockpile emergency supplies. Are Western governments preparing for a looming crisis, or simply taking sensible precautions?

• - The United States is reportedly warning Gulf allies to prepare for another round of war with Iran, potentially just days after the midterm elections, raising concerns about renewed fighting in the Middle East.

• - Ukraine reveals a secret military operation that turned Russia's own tactics against it, sending soldiers through underground gas pipelines to launch surprise attacks on Russian positions.

• - In today's Back of the Brief, Benjamin Netanyahu performs better than expected in Israel's elections but remains short of the parliamentary seats needed to form a government.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The United Nations raises new alarms over Iran’s nuclear program, warning that inspectors still cannot account for enough highly enriched uranium to potentially produce ten nuclear weapons.

• Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele reportedly deploys roughly 1,000 troops to Haiti, following through on his threat of military action as the search intensifies for four missing Salvadoran servicemen.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - A new investigation raises questions about whether Russia is providing satellite intelligence to Iranian-backed militias carrying out precision attacks against Saudi Arabia. Officials say Moscow's intelligence may also have helped Iran strike American military and intelligence facilities.

• - Jordan launches retaliatory airstrikes against suspected Islamic State militants in southern Syria following a deadly church attack. Jordanian officials say more than 20 ISIS fighters were killed.

• - An Israeli technology company is suspected of exploiting digital advertising networks to identify and track users of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, raising concerns about a potential espionage operation.

• - In today's Back of the Brief, British authorities charge two men in connection with an alleged Iran-linked terror plot involving a military base used by American forces.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Russia and Ukraine agree to a temporary ceasefire in a city devastated by years of fighting, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough in the war.

• Iran is helping Hezbollah rebuild its military capabilities, funding new weapons and explosive drones as the terror group prepares for the possibility of another war with Israel.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—Iran's economic isolation deepens as Iraq and Pakistan restrict vital overland trade routes, adding to the pressure from America's naval blockade. With oil exports halted, food prices soaring, and its currency collapsing, Tehran is finding it increasingly difficult to trade with the outside world.

• - Later in the show—Egypt's parliament authorizes military assistance to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom faces continued Houthi missile and drone attacks. Meanwhile, Saudi-led forces strike Houthi missile facilities inside Yemen.

• - Plus—North Korean artillery is spotted near the heavily fortified border with South Korea, with guns pointed south as tensions escalate following a deadly landmine incident and previous military confrontations.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—Elon Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink's rules by using the satellite network for offensive drone strikes. The allegations come as Kyiv confirms its satellite communications have been restored following nearly two weeks of restrictions.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—As President Trump considers launching new military strikes against Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan begin an urgent diplomatic effort to prevent another war with Tehran. We'll examine the regional push to avert a renewed conflict and what it could mean for Washington's next move.

• Later in the show—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly clashes with his top general over a proposed military operation against Iran, raising questions about divisions within Israel's military leadership as tensions with Tehran continue to escalate.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—A new U.S. intelligence warning reveals Iran has intensified efforts to assassinate American officials overseas, with some plots reportedly reaching advanced stages. Meanwhile, Tehran insists it remains open to negotiations with Washington.

• - Later in the show—Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns home after months in exile, setting up a potential political showdown with the interim government as she pushes for new presidential elections.

• - Plus—Another weekend of unrest across Europe as major demonstrations turn violent in France, Spain, Italy, and Albania, with protesters clashing with police and hundreds arrested.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—Saudi Arabia intercepts another wave of Houthi missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and other parts of the kingdom as fighting with the Iran-backed group intensifies.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report

• Iran faces a growing armed insurgency as militant groups intensify attacks against regime security forces. Janatan Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to examine who's behind the rebellion and whether it poses a serious threat to Tehran's grip on power.

• France braces for another weekend of unrest as revelations expose a network of more than 100 organizations involved in coordinating and amplifying demonstrations. Simon Hankinson of The Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss the groups behind the protests and the challenges facing French authorities.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First—the United States may be preparing another round of strikes against Iran. But Tehran is warning that any new offensive could trigger a far broader conflict, with American forces and economic infrastructure across the Middle East in the regime’s crosshairs.

• Later in the show—another commercial ship has been sunk in the Black Sea, and Romanian officials say Russia is responsible. The attack comes amid an increasingly aggressive campaign of provocations near NATO territory, raising the question of just how much pressure Moscow believes it can apply without triggering a confrontation.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing for another round of strikes against Iran following November's midterm elections. With military planners considering a short but intensive campaign, questions are growing about whether renewed attacks could force Tehran to make concessions or trigger a wider conflict.

• - Later in the show—The Pentagon is reportedly developing a new deep-cover espionage program targeting China and other American adversaries. The initiative could expand U.S. intelligence operations into economic warfare.

• - Plus—Russia is reportedly using commercial fishing trawlers to spy on Britain's critical undersea cables. British officials warn Moscow may be mapping the infrastructure for future sabotage that could disrupt communications and essential services.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—Israel prepares for next week's elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future uncertain as voters prepare to decide the country's next government.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—A major setback for Iran as its campaign to disrupt global oil supplies appears to be backfiring. Gulf oil exports have surpassed prewar levels, while Tehran's own shipments have reportedly ground to a halt, depriving the regime of billions in revenue.

• Later in the show—Haitian gangs take four Salvadoran military personnel hostage, prompting President Nayib Bukele to threaten military retaliation. The confrontation highlights the continuing security crisis in Haiti and the challenges facing international forces attempting to restore order.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—Iran's regime faces a growing armed insurgency as opposition groups launch increasingly sophisticated attacks against government security forces. Militants are targeting police stations, military convoys, and senior commanders in southeastern Iran, opening another front of instability as Tehran struggles with war, economic turmoil, and domestic unrest.

• - Later in the show—British counterterrorism police re-arrest two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence near RAF Fairford, an air base used by American bombers conducting strikes against Iran. The investigation raises questions about possible Iranian operations targeting U.S. military assets on British soil.

• - Plus—New reporting reveals that Elon Musk personally ordered restrictions on Ukraine's military Starlink service, disrupting battlefield communications and drone operations. The decision reportedly blindsided officials in Kyiv and Washington, raising questions about who controls a communications network essential to Ukraine's war effort.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—Russia releases 74-year-old American teacher Stephen Hubbard after more than four years in captivity, as President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Vladimir Putin for renewed peace talks. The release comes as Moscow continues its military campaign against Ukraine.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—U.S. intelligence reportedly believes Vladimir Putin personally ordered an escalating campaign of sabotage against NATO countries. A new investigation reveals how Russian operatives allegedly targeted military cargo aircraft at a German airport, along with a warning the Kremlin reportedly delivered that more attacks were coming.

• The revelations raise serious questions about Moscow's covert operations against America's European allies.

• Later in the show—Turkey is moving closer to deploying military personnel to Saudi Arabia to help defend the kingdom against Houthi missile and drone attacks. The proposed deployment comes as Ankara expands its military partnerships across the Middle East and Asia, including a new defense cooperation agreement with Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—France is reeling from widespread riots, arson, and violent demonstrations as new investigations uncover a sprawling network of communist groups, radical-left organizations, and international activists helping mobilize the unrest. We'll examine who's behind the protests, the groups supporting them, and the questions surrounding their involvement in the violence.

• - Later in the show—Iranian officials acknowledge that Tehran is deliberately prolonging negotiations with Washington in hopes of weakening President Trump ahead of the November midterm elections. The strategy raises new questions about Iran's intentions and whether its leaders are more interested in political leverage than reaching a peace agreement.

• - Plus—New revelations in the suspected corporate espionage case at OpenAI. A former employee accused of secretly planting recording equipment inside a restricted conference room reportedly communicated with a member of the Saudi royal family, raising questions about possible foreign connections to the alleged surveillance operation.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—The Supreme Court rejects an attempt by accused September 11th mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to reinstate a plea agreement that would have spared him the death penalty, leaving the possibility of execution on the table more than 25 years after the attacks.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—Britain is deploying RAF fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks. The move comes as a devastating Houthi strike kills at least 73 soldiers in Yemen, raising questions about how deeply Western powers could become involved in the growing conflict.

• Later in the show—Nearly 60,000 American and Japanese troops launch major military exercises near Taiwan, deploying advanced anti-ship missiles and air-defense systems. The drills come as China expands its maritime patrols and sends nuclear-capable bombers toward the island, increasing tensions in the region.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First—Tensions between Washington and Kyiv are reaching new heights as President Zelensky accuses the U.S. of temporarily interrupting critical intelligence sharing. The Trump administration denies the allegation, while President Trump escalates his criticism of Zelensky's leadership.

• - Later in the show—Iran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, with ships coming under attack and 6,000 sailors stranded. Tehran is also reviving demands President Trump has already rejected. I'll break down the mounting crisis.

• - Plus—Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing talks with President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping to end the war in Ukraine, while leaving Kyiv out of the room. We’ll take a closer look at the Kremlin’s proposal and what Putin really wants.

• - And in today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump backs Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for another term, warning that America would be left to finish the war against Iran alone if voters replace him. But will Trump's endorsement help Netanyahu secure the support he needs to stay in power?

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First—Iran's role in the escalating war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be far more extensive than previously understood. New reporting reveals Iranian military officers are helping direct deadly missile and drone attacks, while covert shipments are delivering weapons and personnel into Yemen.

• Later in the show—Romanian F-16s shoot down two suspected Russian drones inside the country's airspace, and officials believe they're among Moscow's newer, faster models. With incursions mounting and commercial ships coming under attack nearby, NATO faces growing pressure to strengthen its Black Sea defenses.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—France suffers some of its worst unrest in years, with nearly 1,800 arrests, hundreds of injured police officers, and a historic town hall set ablaze. Violent demonstrations also erupt elsewhere in Europe, raising fresh concerns about political instability across the continent.

• - Later in the show—President Trump delays sweeping new sanctions against Russia just before they were scheduled to take effect, prompting criticism from lawmakers and questions about Washington's strategy for pressuring Vladimir Putin.

• - Plus—Egypt signals that it may enter the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, potentially drawing another major regional military into the fighting.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—A Russian satellite maneuvers unusually close to an American-owned spacecraft supporting Ukraine's military, raising concerns about Moscow's intentions in orbit.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• First up—Russia and Ukraine continue trading strikes against critical infrastructure as new questions emerge about American support for Kyiv. John Hardie, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, joins us to discuss the latest developments and the direction of the war.

• Later in the show—China is increasing its military activity around Taiwan, raising concerns about Beijing’s intentions and the possibility of a confrontation. Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins us to examine China's latest moves and what they could mean for Taiwan and the United States.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First—The Houthis have struck Yemen's presidential palace complex in a deadly attack, even as Saudi-backed forces press their offensive against the rebels. We'll examine why Riyadh is still struggling to contain the Houthi threat, and how the violence is beginning to affect international businesses operating in the kingdom.

• Later in the show—President Trump is escalating his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over Kyiv's renewed strikes on Russian oil facilities. Meanwhile, new reporting reveals that the order to restrict Ukraine's military satellite communications appears to have originated inside the White House.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - Ukraine declares an end to President Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, launching fresh attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after accusing Moscow of continuing its strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities.

• - Russia has constructed a massive new drone attack base in just six weeks, raising concerns about Moscow's growing ability to launch strikes against targets across Ukraine.

• - China threatens Taiwan with consequences following a maritime confrontation, as Washington condemns Beijing's increasingly aggressive operations around the island.

• - In today's Back of the Brief, President Trump reverses course on plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the gunman responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood massacre.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—the Pentagon is reportedly considering using the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran as military planners prepare options for another round of devastating strikes. The massive weapon could play a role in Washington’s next move against Tehran.

• Later in the show—the Pentagon is deploying hundreds of American soldiers to Panama as the Trump administration expands its military campaign against Latin American drug cartels.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—Iran is fortifying its nuclear facilities, mobilizing civilians, and preparing for another round of fighting with the United States. With its military badly weakened and its economy under enormous pressure, we examine Tehran's strategy and whether the regime is preparing for a war it cannot win.

• - Later in the show—a Ukrainian special-forces veteran goes on trial in Germany, accused of leading the covert operation that destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. The case could expose new details about one of Europe's most consequential acts of infrastructure sabotage.

• - Plus—the United States conducts an underground experiment in Nevada designed to improve its ability to detect clandestine nuclear explosions, as Washington accuses China of conducting secret nuclear tests.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—the FBI arrests an OpenAI employee after a sophisticated listening device is discovered inside an executive conference room at the company's San Francisco offices, raising questions about what information the suspect was trying to obtain.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—the Houthis strike the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco, as Riyadh presses ahead with a major offensive in Yemen. After more than a decade of fighting, we examine why the Houthis have proven so difficult to defeat and whether Saudi Arabia’s expanding military partnerships could finally change the equation.

• Later in the show—Ukraine reports unexpected restrictions on SpaceX’s military satellite network that are disrupting battlefield operations, as Russia continues attacking the country’s energy infrastructure. The developments raise fresh questions about Ukraine’s dependence on American technology and Washington’s support for Kyiv.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - First up—Iran's oil exports have reportedly fallen to zero under the American blockade, while Tehran escalates its attacks against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The surge in violence raises fears that economic desperation could trigger another round of fighting.

• - Later in the show—Saudi Arabia launches fresh airstrikes against oil facilities near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as its war against the Houthis intensifies.

• - Plus—Five Russian ballistic missiles strike civilian infrastructure in Kyiv, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country received no advance warning from its intelligence partners.

• - And in today's Back of the Brief—Kimberly Guilfoyle is leaving her post as U.S. ambassador to Greece after President Trump demanded her resignation amid a series of misconduct allegations.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—Xi Jinping's drive to turn China into the world's dominant superpower is creating serious problems for its economy. A new investigation reveals how Beijing's debt-fueled industrial expansion is threatening the economic foundations of China's global ambitions.

• Later in the show—Britain's top spy warns that Iran and Russia are escalating their covert operations across Europe. British intelligence says Tehran is increasingly targeting military installations, while Moscow continues its campaign of sabotage against critical infrastructure.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• - Ukraine's drone campaign against Russia's oil industry is inflicting serious economic damage. A new Washington Post investigation reveals how Ukrainian forces are systematically disabling critical refinery equipment, even as President Trump pressures Kyiv to halt the attacks.

• - Britain formally links Iran's Revolutionary Guards to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a British air base that housed American B-1 bombers. London is imposing new sanctions on Iranian-linked operatives amid growing concerns about Tehran's covert operations on NATO territory.

• - Western intelligence agencies warn that Russia is intensifying efforts to assassinate European defense industry executives involved in producing weapons for Ukraine. The alleged campaign is prompting heightened security measures and raising concerns about Moscow's covert operations across Europe.

• - In today's Back of the Brief, Colombia's decades-old guerrilla conflict intensifies as rebels detonate a car bomb in the country's southwest. The bombing comes amid escalating clashes between insurgents and government forces.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Iran's top security officials and diplomats are sending contradictory messages about negotiations with Washington, raising fresh questions about who's actually running the country. With Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still out of public view, uncertainty is growing over whether anyone in Tehran has the authority to negotiate and enforce an agreement to end the war.

• President Trump announces an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but neither Moscow nor Kyiv has agreed to the deal. The announcement comes as Washington pressures Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, raising questions about what concessions Kyiv would be expected to make.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Houthi rebels launch a deadly attack on Saudi Arabia as President Trump considers direct American military intervention in Yemen. The attack comes as Saudi-backed forces battle to reclaim territory along a critical Red Sea shipping route.

• - A new Wall Street Journal investigation reveals how hackers are hijacking everyday security cameras to spy on military movements and gather intelligence, turning ordinary civilian technology into a tool of modern warfare.
  

• - President Trump calls for new leadership in Ukraine, accusing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of failing to end the war with Russia and blaming him for rising diesel prices in the United States.

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  - In today's Back of the Brief, Ukraine appears to be expanding its drone campaign against Russia, targeting the country's digital infrastructure in a series of attacks on major data centers.

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October 7, 2023, changed Israel forever. Three years later, the consequences of Hamas' devastating attack continue to reverberate across the Middle East. Mike Slater joins former CIA officer Mike Baker to examine the events of that day, the wars and political upheaval that followed, and how Israel's strategic position has changed. What lessons have been learned, and where does Israel go from here?

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks, the Middle East has undergone a dramatic transformation. Alex Selsky of the Middle East Forum joins Mike Baker to examine how years of war and the widening conflict with Iran have reshaped Israel’s strategic position and what comes next for the region.
  

• Federal officers are reporting a massive surge in terrorism-related encounters at the U.S. southern border. Art Arthur of the Center for Immigration Studies joins Mike Baker to break down the troubling numbers and what they reveal about potential threats to American national security.
  
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First—President Trump says the U.S. won't launch new strikes against Iran before the November midterms, even as the Pentagon prepares for another major round of combat. But with Washington tightening its economic stranglehold and continued Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping, questions are mounting over just how long this uneasy standoff can last.

• Later in the show—China expands its maritime presence into sensitive waters off Taiwan's eastern coast. The latest discovery is raising fresh concerns that Beijing may be preparing for a future blockade of the island.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Saudi Arabia may be preparing to dramatically expand its war against the Houthis, as Syria considers sending as many as 20,000 troops to Yemen to support a much larger ground offensive.

• New reporting reveals an alleged Iranian plot to use drones against U.S. military bases in Germany and potentially kill American troops, while a separate drone strike has hit a major Russian data center operated by Yandex.

• South Korea has successfully tested a domestically developed hypersonic glide weapon as Seoul races to keep pace with North Korea’s advancing missile capabilities.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The U.S. military buildup around Iran is entering a new phase, with CENTCOM reportedly ordered to complete preparations for another major round of fighting.

• Federal authorities say they disrupted an ISIS-inspired plot targeting the Mall of America, arresting an 18-year-old after an undercover gun sale.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The U.S. blockade is putting growing pressure on Iran’s oil exports to China, with Chinese refiners increasingly turning to other suppliers for crude.

• Turkey is beginning to provide military support to Saudi Arabia under its new defense pact as the war against Yemen’s Houthis intensifies.

• Two commercial vessels have been struck by drones off Bulgaria, pushing the conflict deeper into the Black Sea as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blames Russia.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, the WHO is seeking answers after reports that a second worker at Russia’s anti-plague institute developed unexplained pneumonia.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The Trump administration is laying out what Iran would have to do to end the war, even as Washington remains uncertain over who inside Tehran actually has the authority to make a deal.

• France is facing its worst school unrest in decades, with widespread student demonstrations, violence and arrests as new reporting raises questions about how much of the movement was organized by the country’s hard left.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• U.S. officials say America’s abrupt withdrawal of B-1 bombers from Britain was prompted by intelligence about an alleged Iranian plot to attack the aircraft and kill American personnel.

• Satellite imagery shows Chinese attack aircraft and military vehicles arriving at a new joint facility in Laos, raising questions about Beijing’s expanding military presence in Southeast Asia.

• Germany’s former intelligence chief has been arrested on suspicion of passing classified information to a foreign intelligence service and committing treason.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, around 60 people are detained after a rare Moscow protest organized by Russia’s normally Kremlin-friendly Communist Party.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The conflict in Yemen is becoming a broader regional fight, as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey officially put their new defense pact into action amid the war with the Houthis.

• Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks yet on the Moscow region, while Kyiv claims its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure has disabled more than half of the country’s oil-refining capacity.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Iran’s biggest bargaining chip may be starting to lose its value, as Gulf oil exports recover to prewar levels while pressure grows on the Houthis around Bab el-Mandeb.

• The United States has pulled all of its B-1 bombers out of a key British air base amid security concerns surrounding suspected plots targeting the facility.

• A former Russian serviceman accused by Ukraine of torturing prisoners of war has been killed in a car bombing inside Russia.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, the FBI has arrested a woman accused of spying for China after she allegedly surveilled the U.S.-based son of Taiwan’s president.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• What looked like a fight over Bab el-Mandeb has expanded into a much larger Saudi-backed campaign aimed at retaking Sanaa and breaking Houthi control of Yemen.

• The White House is monitoring a mysterious death tied to a Russian anti-plague laboratory, as questions grow over what happened inside the facility and why authorities have taken unusual precautions.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• A major new offensive is getting underway against the Houthis in Yemen, raising fresh questions about whether American forces could eventually be drawn directly into the fight.

• President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing Vladimir Putin has ordered a new doctrine expanding Russian attacks against civilian targets ahead of winter.

• New details emerge in the attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, with reports that the accused copilot had previously been grounded over concerns about his radicalization.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, one of the suspected hackers tied to the massive FBI data theft has been detained in Jordan as the investigation into the breach continues.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, raising major questions about where the technology is headed and whether society is prepared for what comes next. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Mike Baker to discuss the future of AI.

• The final U.S. troops have now left Iraq, closing another chapter in America’s long military presence there. Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins Mike to discuss what the withdrawal means for Iraq and the wider region.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• The United States is sending thousands more troops and potentially a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as President Trump keeps the possibility of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms on the table.

• Ukraine reaches a major milestone in its war effort, deploying its domestically produced FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for the first time as Kyiv works to expand its homegrown weapons capability.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Iran’s economic troubles deepen as tankers remain stranded overseas, the rial hits a new record low, and U.S. pressure continues to tighten around Tehran’s oil trade.

• China-linked hackers are impersonating American officials and AI experts in an effort to target researchers and policy specialists working on artificial intelligence.

• Britain says it believes Iran played a role in the suspected plot near RAF Fairford, the British base used by U.S. bombers in operations against Iran.

• Former world chess champion and Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov says U.S. and Lithuanian security services warned him that he may be the target of an assassination plot.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• New reporting says Iran is preparing plans for a harder and potentially broader retaliation if the United States resumes major strikes, even as negotiations continue through Qatar.

• Hezbollah has reportedly held secret talks with Syria’s new government, a remarkable shift after years spent fighting to keep Bashar al-Assad in power and one that raises new questions about Iran’s influence over the group.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The diplomatic channel with Iran remains open, with Qatar carrying messages between Washington and Tehran even as the U.S. imposes another round of sanctions.

• U.S. forces are leaving Iraq after more than two decades, raising concerns that Iran-backed militias or ISIS could exploit the resulting security vacuum.

• Pakistan says it will defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis by “whatever means are available,” raising the possibility that Islamabad could become directly involved in the widening conflict.

• Britain says a Beijing research institute is secretly operating as a front for Chinese intelligence, targeting sensitive technology and expertise from Western institutions.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Russia issues a new nuclear warning to NATO, saying any attempt to cut off or attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad could trigger a response involving nuclear weapons as tensions continue to rise in the Baltic.

• Israeli officials say passengers and crew aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv subdued the co-pilot after he allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Flydubai says the reason for the altercation remains unknown.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• Iran’s ability to restrict oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is weakening as regional exports rebound, potentially eroding one of Tehran’s most important sources of leverage.

• The Kremlin is pressuring Russian companies to pay for their own drone defenses as Ukrainian strikes increasingly threaten industrial sites deep inside Russia.

• U.S. military cyber and national-security forces are being brought into efforts to protect November’s midterm elections from foreign hackers and influence operations.

• South Korea says North Korean mines caused last week’s DMZ explosion that wounded two South Korean personnel, raising new tensions over an alleged violation of the Korean War armistice.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First, European officials are confronting a new alleged Russian attack on NATO soil, adding urgency to efforts to develop a common response to sabotage and other hybrid threats.

• Later, a new Senate investigation says Iran has relied heavily on cryptocurrency to move money around U.S. sanctions, exposing a growing digital workaround within Tehran’s shadow banking network.

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