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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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—we’ve been closely tracking a growing U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, and now we’re getting clarification on why it’s happening, as President Trump reportedly presses his generals for “decisive” action against Iran.

  
  

• Later in the show—another Venezuelan oil tanker is intercepted, marking the seventh seizure as Washington escalates enforcement of sanctions on Caracas.

  
  

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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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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• Washington says military options against Iran remain firmly on the table. Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer joins us to walk through what a potential U.S. strike on Iran could actually look like, from air superiority to target selection—and the risks involved.

  
  

• Later in the show—political shockwaves out of Venezuela. President Trump meets with opposition leader María Corina Machado as the country enters a dramatic new phase that could reshape politics across the Western Hemisphere. NTD TV correspondent and Venezuela analyst Luis Martinez joins us to explain what’s happening on the ground—and what may come next.

  
  

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Despite an easing of rhetoric, the United States tightens its military posture toward Iran, moving a carrier strike group into the Middle East. While rhetoric between Washington and Tehran appears to cool, the deployment signals that military pressure—and U.S. options—remain firmly in place.

  
  

• Later in the show—the Gaza ceasefire enters Phase Two…at least on paper. President Donald Trump backs a new transitional governing plan for Gaza, but serious doubts remain over whether Hamas would ever agree to disarm.

  
  

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