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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 20th, 2026: U.S. Charges Raúl Castro In 1996 Shootdown & Tehran Warns Of Broader War

    2026-05-20 | 16 mins.
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:


    The Justice Department unveils criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, as controversial evidence tied to the attack suddenly resurfaces nearly thirty years later.


    Iran issues a stark warning to Washington, threatening retaliation beyond the Middle East if the United States or Israel launches new military strikes against the Islamic Republic.

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    May 20th, 2026: Russia Strikes Chinese Vessel Before Putin-Xi Summit

    2026-05-20 | 25 mins.
    In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

    Just before Vladimir Putin’s arrival in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping, a Russian drone strike damages a Chinese-owned cargo vessel near Ukraine, creating an awkward and potentially revealing moment for the increasingly uneven Russia-China relationship.

    Russia launches one of its largest nuclear drills in years, mobilizing tens of thousands of troops, missile launchers, submarines, strategic bombers, and naval assets as tensions with Ukraine and NATO continue rising.

    NATO is reportedly considering a possible mission to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if the critical waterway remains blocked into July, raising fears of a larger international military presence in the Gulf.

    In today’s Back of the Brief—Iran stages mass public weddings for couples reportedly volunteering for “self-sacrifice” in a future war with the United States and Israel.

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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 19th, 2026: Havana Issues Chilling Threat To The United States & San Diego Mosque Shooting

    2026-05-19 | 15 mins.
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

    Cuba’s president warns of a possible “bloodbath” if the United States attacks the island, just one day after intelligence reports revealed Havana’s growing military drone arsenal and rising concerns about threats near the U.S. mainland.

    New details emerge after five people are killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including evidence investigators say may point to anti-Muslim motives behind the deadly attack.

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    May 19th, 2026: Trump HALTS Planned Strikes On Iran & Putin’s Inner Circle Cracks

    2026-05-19 | 22 mins.
    In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:


    President Trump says he’s pausing a planned military strike on Iran as Gulf leaders push for continued negotiations, even while the White House warns Tehran that future talks may happen “through bombs.”


    Pakistan reportedly deploys fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia, despite U.S. officials claiming Islamabad also helped protect Iranian military aircraft during the war. Plus, new claims from a former Kremlin insider suggest Russian elites may finally be envisioning a future without Vladimir Putin.


    And in today’s Back of the Brief—Israel says it has finally eliminated Hamas’s elusive military commander known as “The Ghost,” a figure who reportedly survived years of assassination attempts inside Gaza.

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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 18th, 2026: Ukraine Launches MASSIVE Drone Assault On Moscow & ISIS Chief Killed In Africa

    2026-05-18 | 15 mins.
    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

    Ukraine launches one of the largest drone assaults on Moscow since the start of the war, bringing explosions and air defense fire to the Russian capital in a way the Kremlin has long tried to avoid.

    One of ISIS’s most elusive commanders is dead following a joint U.S.-Nigerian operation in Africa. But the raid is also underscoring growing fears that Africa is rapidly becoming the new center of global ISIS activity.

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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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