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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

The war with Iran reaches the one-month mark, as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue and tensions center on the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz. We’re joined by Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation to break down where things stand and what could come next.

After months of grinding stalemate, Ukraine seizes the momentum in the south, reclaiming more territory than Russia for the first time in years. George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins us to assess what’s driving the shift and whether it can be sustained.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

First—Iran’s leadership is reportedly openly debating whether to formally pursue a nuclear weapon, something the regime has long denied even considering. The shift comes after weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and as hardliners tighten their grip on power. The question now is whether this is just empty saber-rattling, a negotiating tactic, or the beginning of a real change in strategy. I’ll break it down.

Later in the show—Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure are starting to add up, knocking out roughly 40 percent of the Kremlin’s export capacity. While it’s a massive hit to the Kremlin’s war chest, rising oil prices and shifting sanctions may be working against that effort.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First up—new reporting reveals the Pentagon is preparing options for what officials describe as a potential “final blow” against Iran, including a massive bombing campaign and even the possibility of U.S. ground forces.

Later in the show—Iran may be monetizing the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran moves to charge ships for safe passage through the world’s most critical oil chokepoint.

Plus—Russia is working to overcome a major battlefield weakness, accelerating plans for its own satellite network after being cut off from Starlink.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Pentagon ramps up munitions production, striking deals with major defense firms as the U.S. shifts toward a wartime footing.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up—earlier this week, President Trump announced a mysterious “present” from Iran… and now we’re learning what it actually was, and what it signals about the current state of the conflict.

Later in the show—Britain authorizes the seizure of Russian-linked tankers, marking a major escalation in the effort to crack down on Moscow’s shadow fleet and its war funding.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First up—Tehran moves quickly to replace a top official killed in recent strikes, installing a hardline security figure and revealing a deeper shift in who’s really calling the shots inside Iran.

Later in the show—Russia’s latest drone barrage spills into NATO territory, as Estonia and Latvia report airspace violations during a major attack on Ukraine.

Plus—the U.S. quietly ramps up fuel shipments to Cuba’s private sector, signaling a new strategy to undercut the regime from within.

And in today’s Back of the Brief—Shahed-style attack drones are now showing up on online marketplaces, raising concerns about the spread of battlefield technology.

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