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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

First—the peace process between the U.S. and Iran is already showing signs of strain. A drone strike on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz has reignited tensions, prompting a sharp response from President Trump, and raising new questions about whether the ceasefire can actually hold.

Later in the show—Ukraine unleashes one of its biggest drone attacks of the war, forcing Russian authorities to declare a state of emergency in Crimea. We'll explain the strategy behind the strikes.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

The Trump administration continues to ratchet up pressure on Cuba, but if tensions were ever to turn military, Havana may have little ability to respond. We'll examine the dramatic collapse of Cuba's once-feared armed forces and how one of the Cold War's most formidable militaries became a shadow of its former self.

Ukraine continues taking the fight deeper into Russia, striking key oil facilities as part of its long-range drone campaign. We'll explain how the attacks are forcing Moscow to reposition valuable air defenses away from the front lines.

North Korea enters a new era of naval power after commissioning its first destroyer capable of carrying nuclear-armed missiles, marking a significant expansion of Pyongyang's maritime ambitions.

In today's Back of the Brief—Venezuela is reeling from its worst earthquakes in nearly six decades as rescue crews search for survivors and authorities race to assess the full scale of the devastation.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

Iran is revealing its long-term plans for the Strait of Hormuz. New reporting suggests Tehran wants a permanent role in managing one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints—and potentially billions of dollars a year in new revenue. We'll explain what Iran is proposing and why Washington is already pushing back.

Disaster strikes Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes rock the capital region within moments of each other. We'll bring you the latest from the ground as rescue crews race to find survivors and the death toll continues to rise.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

China is quietly surrounding Taiwan. New reporting reveals Beijing now maintains a near-constant naval presence around the island, transforming what were once temporary military demonstrations into the new normal and raising fresh questions about China's long-term intentions toward Taipei.

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says inspectors are expected to visit Iran's enrichment facilities as negotiations between Washington and Tehran move into their next phase. We'll explain why international verification remains one of the most important—and potentially contentious—elements of any future agreement.

Russia is accusing the Trump administration of drifting away from peace negotiations and closer to Ukraine. We'll examine what's behind the Kremlin's frustration and what it could mean for efforts to end the war.

In today's Back of the Brief—Iran's banking sector is dealing with the fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted services at three of the country's largest financial institutions, raising new concerns about the resilience of Tehran's financial infrastructure.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

While the world's attention remains fixed on Iran's negotiations with the United States, Tehran is facing a different challenge at home. We examine a sharp increase in political executions, why the regime is accelerating its crackdown on dissent, and what it reveals about the leadership's concerns over internal stability.

Later in the show—the Pentagon announces a major milestone for President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative after autonomous directed-energy systems successfully detected and destroyed multiple simulated threats during their first live intercept test. We'll explain what happened and what it could mean for the future of American missile defense.

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