The President's Daily Brief

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

The war with Iran has reportedly burned through some of America’s most important long-range missiles, raising questions about whether the Pentagon has enough left for another major conflict. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the state of America’s missile stockpiles and what it could mean for U.S. military readiness.

The Pentagon is reportedly rethinking America’s nuclear strategy as China rapidly expands its arsenal and challenges U.S. power across the Pacific. Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss how Beijing’s nuclear buildup is changing the strategic balance.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First—Washington is quietly rethinking one of its core assumptions about the war in Ukraine. U.S. intelligence now reportedly believes Vladimir Putin may be willing to challenge NATO directly through a limited military or hybrid attack designed to probe Western resolve. If they're right, it could mark one of the most dangerous shifts in the war since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Later in the show—Russian officials now believe last weekend's deadly restaurant bombing in Moscow was aimed at one of Vladimir Putin's top generals. We'll examine the emerging evidence, the suspected Ukrainian connection, and why Russia's senior military leadership appears increasingly vulnerable—even in the heart of the Russian capital.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

President Trump reportedly confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Camp David over concerns that the war with Iran has severely depleted America's missile stockpiles. Now, the president is publicly denying those reports as the White House pushes back against claims of a growing munitions shortage.

Congress is considering a proposal that would dramatically deepen defense and intelligence cooperation between the United States and Israel, potentially reshaping one of America's closest security partnerships.

German authorities are investigating an explosive-laden drone discovered inside a major cargo airport, raising fresh concerns about the security of Europe's critical infrastructure.

Two New Jersey municipal water systems have been targeted in cyberattacks that officials believe were carried out by Iran, highlighting the growing threat to America's critical infrastructure.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

The Pentagon is reportedly rewriting America's nuclear war strategy, placing greater emphasis on tactical nuclear weapons as it prepares for a potential conflict with Russia or China.

Vladimir Putin announces a sweeping shake-up of Russia's military leadership, overhauling battlefield commanders, logistics and drone operations as the Kremlin searches for a way to regain momentum in Ukraine.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

First—the United States and Iran may be nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the reported terms would give Tehran control over ships entering the Persian Gulf.

Later—Iran accelerates its execution of protesters, using the war to portray domestic opposition as treason and eliminate those who challenged the regime.

Plus—Russia reportedly launches a disinformation campaign ahead of Germany’s elections, targeting opponents of the right-wing AfD.

In today’s Back of the Brief—Beijing retaliates against recent U.S. actions with new restrictions targeting American entities, drone technology and factory inspections.

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