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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

Ukraine is tightening the noose around Crimea while Russian civilians grapple with growing fuel shortages at home. Retired Lt. General Ben Hodges joins us to explain what this new phase of the war could mean—and whether mounting pressure inside Russia is beginning to change the strategic picture.

The U.S. and Iran have wrapped another round of indirect talks, but the biggest disputes remain unresolved. Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down where negotiations stand, what's still dividing both sides, and what comes next.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

A new battlefield assessment suggests Russia has now suffered an estimated 1.4 million casualties in Ukraine. We examine the staggering new figures, why Moscow may be losing troops faster than it can replace them, and what the report reveals about the changing nature of modern warfare.

German prosecutors say they've solved one of the biggest mysteries of the Ukraine war, alleging the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage was carried out on orders from Ukrainian state authorities. We'll break down the allegations, the evidence, and what they could mean for relations between Berlin and Kyiv.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

Violence is surging in Iran's Kurdish northwest, raising a critical question: are we witnessing the early stages of a new insurgency against the regime? Mike Baker examines the latest attacks on Iran's Revolutionary Guard and what they could signal about Tehran's internal stability.

A mystery is solved. A new report suggests Russia's years-long drone campaign may have served a second purpose: quietly mapping weaknesses in NATO's air defense network.

The Trump administration moves against an alleged Cuban influence operative who authorities say spent years working on behalf of Havana inside the United States.

In today's Back of the Brief—an extraordinary rescue in Venezuela offers a rare moment of hope as emergency crews pull a survivor alive from earthquake rubble more than a week after devastating twin temblors.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First up — After weeks of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and fuel infrastructure, Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Russia is experiencing fuel shortages. We examine why the Kremlin's rare admission matters, what it reveals about Ukraine's strategy, and whether it signals a new phase of the war.

Later in the show — Negotiators are expressing growing optimism that the United States and Iran may be moving closer to a broader and more durable peace agreement. We'll have the latest on the talks and what the remaining obstacles could mean for the region.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

Could Iran actually build a nuclear weapon? Mike Baker examines the state of Tehran's nuclear program, what remains after recent military strikes, and how close Iran may be to producing a bomb.

We explore the technical hurdles Iran still faces—from enriching uranium and weaponization to building a reliable delivery system—and why possessing nuclear material alone is not enough.

Finally, we assess the intelligence indicators that would suggest Iran has made the decision to pursue a nuclear weapon, and what that could mean for the United States, Israel, and the wider Middle East.

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