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Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 23min
July 30th, 2024: Assassination Attempt Bombshells, Turkey Threatens Israel, & NATO Infighting
Recep Erdoğan, the controversial Turkish President, sparks a major international crisis by threatening military action against Israel, raising calls for his expulsion from NATO. Victor Orban, Hungary's Prime Minister, finds himself at the center of a diplomatic spat with Poland over remarks related to the Ukraine war. The shocking details of a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveal critical communication failures by the Secret Service. Additionally, serious security concerns arise as French authorities investigate death threats against Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics.

Jul 29, 2024 • 14min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 29th, 2024: Venezuela's Fraudulent Election & War Looms With Hezbollah
Venezuela's recent presidential election has sparked controversy, with allegations of fraud undermining Nicolás Maduro's claimed victory. Meanwhile, a deadly Hezbollah rocket strike in Israel has escalated tensions, resulting in casualties among children. The international response highlights support from authoritarian regimes for Venezuela while concerns grow over a potential wider conflict in the region. With military responses underway, the situation calls for urgent diplomatic solutions to avert further instability.

Jul 29, 2024 • 18min
July 29th, 2024: Hezbollah Tragedy, Putin’s Cold War Warning, & Trump Defends Agents
Diplomatic efforts intensify as violence erupts between Israel and Hezbollah, tragically affecting innocent lives. Putin issues stark warnings about U.S. missile deployments in Europe, echoing Cold War fears. Meanwhile, the U.S. plans to modernize its military partnership with Japan amid rising Asian security threats. In a different vein, Trump defends his Secret Service agents following a failed assassination attempt, highlighting their bravery while addressing ongoing scrutiny over security protocols.

Jul 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
PDB Situation Report | July 27, 2024: Secret Service Shake-Up & IT Outage Chaos
Kimberly Cheatle, recently resigned Secret Service Director, discusses her tumultuous tenure following a security breach involving an attempted assassination on a former president. Former agent Michael Matranga provides insider insights into systemic communication failures and urgent calls for higher training standards within the agency. The conversation also delves into a staggering IT outage caused by a questionable software update from CrowdStrike, revealing serious implications across industries and shedding light on the need for improved cybersecurity protocols.

Jul 26, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 26th, 2024: Kamala vs. Netanyahu & Olympic Arson Attack
Vice President Kamala Harris discusses her surprising public comments that may threaten Gaza ceasefire negotiations, slipping into reshaped U.S.-Israel dynamics with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, chaotic arson attacks on France's high-speed train network raise security alarms just ahead of the Paris Olympics. Officials scramble to respond to threats linked to militant groups, ramping up security measures as tensions rise. The stakes are high as the world watches both political shifts and significant pre-Olympic challenges.

Jul 26, 2024 • 22min
July 26th, 2024: North Korea's Covert Espionage Campaign, Ukraine's Conditions For Peace Talks, & Harris Rebuked Over Border Crisis
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The latest provocations from North Korea, as the US, UK and South Korea warn the Kim regime is intensifying its sprawling cyber espionage campaigns in an effort to steal sensitive western military secrets and expand its nuclear program.Ukraine’s top diplomat met with China’s foreign minister this week to seek assistance in ending the war with Russia, as a new poll reveals growing support within Ukraine for making territorial concessions to Moscow.In a rare show of bipartisanship, some Democrats joined GOP lawmakers on Thursday to condemn Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden’s handling of the border crisis.In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, House Republicans visited Washington DC’s Union Station late Wednesday night to raise American flags, after anti-Israel protesters burned and replaced them with Palestinian flags in destructive demonstrations earlier that day.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. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 12min
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 25th, 2024: Netanyahu Addresses Divided Congress & US Intercepts Russian, Chinese Bombers Near Alaska
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses a divided Congress warning of Iran threat. US intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers near Alaska for the first time, showcasing increasing military cooperation.

Jul 25, 2024 • 21min
July 25th, 2024: The Assassin’s Secrets, Kamala’s Crisis, & German Terror Bust
FBI director reveals details about the would-be assassin of President Trump. Kamala Harris faces scrutiny over border crisis. Germany cracks down on Islamic group linked to Hezbollah. Senator Menendez faces 222 years in prison for corruption.

Jul 24, 2024 • 11min
PDB Afternoon bulletin | July 24th, 2024: EU 'Excited' About Kamala' & Threats To The Paris Olympics
European officials cautiously optimistic about Kamala Harris defeating Trump. Russian man arrested for planning to disrupt Paris Olympics. Security concerns rise with increased measures for the event.

Jul 24, 2024 • 20min
July 24th, 2024: Secret Gaza Talks, NATO on High Alert, & Maduro’s ‘Bloodbath’
Secret Gaza talks between U.S., Israel, UAE. NATO alerts 500,000 troops. Airlines chaos after IT outage. Maduro warns of 'bloodbath' in Venezuela election.


