August 19th, 2025: Trump Organizing Putin-Zelensky Summit & Hamas' Gruesome Crackdown On Gazan Critics
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First—President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and a coalition of European leaders struck an optimistic note about the prospects of ending Russia’s war on Ukraine during an unprecedented gathering at the White House on Monday.
Later in the show—Hungary lashes out at Kyiv, accusing Ukraine of mounting what they called an "outrageous and unacceptable" attack that disabled a Russian oil pipeline supplying the NATO ally.
Plus—a growing number of Palestinians are reportedly turning on Hamas and preparing for a future without the terror group in power. But as the discontent spreads, Hamas is striking back with brutal violence against their own civilians, executing critics wherever they find them.
In our 'Back of the Brief—the bromance between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un deepens, as the Russian strongman sends a personal letter to Kim heaping praise on what he called the "heroic" efforts of North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine. The two belligerent powers have vowed to expand their military ties to forge a "just and multi-polar world order."
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 18th, 2025: Graham Threatens Russia With State Sponsor Of Terrorism Label & Iran's Subversive Sabotage Campaign Inside Israel
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham threatens bipartisan legislation designating Russia a state sponsor of terrorism over the Putin regime’s mass abduction of Ukrainian children.
Later in the show—officials in Jerusalem are sounding the alarm on efforts by the Iranian regime to recruit Israeli citizens for acts of sabotage and assassination plots.
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August 18th, 2025: Trump's Major Pivot After Putin Summit & How China Is Helping Rearm Iran
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
First—we’ll break down the results of Friday’s summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, as the president prepares to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House today regarding his plans to end the war.
Later in the show—Israel prepares a mass relocation of Palestinians from Gaza City before the next phase of their offensive against Hamas, just as hundreds of thousands of Israelis take to the streets to protest the war.
Plus—western intelligence agencies warn that China is helping Iran rebuild its missile arsenal following the 12-Day War with Israel.
In our 'Back of the Brief—the Trump administration temporarily walks back their takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police department after a judge indicated they were prepared to block the move.
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PDB Situation Report | August 16th, 2025: Putin’s Crumbling Economy & Trump’s DC Takeover
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska for high-stakes ceasefire talks. Is Putin negotiating from a position of strength—or is Moscow’s hand weaker than it appears? Kyiv Post correspondent Jason Jay Smart joins us with insight.
The Trump administration deploys the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and places the city’s police department under federal control in an unprecedented move to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital. Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Zack Smith, weighs in on the legal and political implications.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 15th, 2025: Ukraine Delivers Major Blow To Russian Economy & White House Expands Federal Takeover Of DC
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First—Ukraine is hitting the Putin regime where it hurts most, mounting a punishing campaign against Russia’s oil industry that has disrupted an estimated 22% of Moscow’s total refining capacity since the beginning of August.
Later in the show—the political war over Washington, D.C. intensifies, as local leaders move to sue the Trump administration, challenging the White House's federal takeover of the city’s police department.
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