Briefing the president on intelligence is critical, Lieberthal says, but notes that the previous administration's practice of adding IC reports to the President's Daily Brief was flawed.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- New reporting reveals the Pentagon is weighing a dramatic expansion of the war with Iran, including a proposal for up to two weeks of sustained airstrikes aimed at crippling the regime's remaining missile capabilities. We examine what's under consideration and what it could mean for the next phase of the conflict.

- As Houthi attacks continue to disrupt global shipping, Saudi Arabia pushes for a new multinational naval coalition to secure the Red Sea.

- U.S. investigators now believe Iranian hackers were likely behind a cyberattack targeting dozens of municipal water systems in Minnesota, raising concerns the conflict with Tehran is expanding into America's critical infrastructure.

- In today's Back of the Brief, it's been a month since devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, but experts warn the country's greatest challenges may still lie ahead.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• The United States launches a second consecutive night of strikes against Iran. We break down the latest operation and the growing evidence that this crisis began well before the downing of an American Apache helicopter.

• Another senior Russian military official is killed in a car bombing outside Moscow, raising fresh questions about Ukraine's reach and Russia's ability to protect key figures inside its own borders.

• Pakistan launches new airstrikes inside Afghanistan, ending weeks of relative calm and reigniting tensions between the two uneasy neighbors.

• In today's Back of the Brief—FIFA is facing calls to ban Iran after allegations that the regime used soccer clubs and sports infrastructure to spy on its own citizens.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- Ukraine declares an end to President Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, launching fresh attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after accusing Moscow of continuing its strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities.

- Russia has constructed a massive new drone attack base in just six weeks, raising concerns about Moscow's growing ability to launch strikes against targets across Ukraine.

- China threatens Taiwan with consequences following a maritime confrontation, as Washington condemns Beijing's increasingly aggressive operations around the island.

- In today's Back of the Brief, President Trump reverses course on plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the gunman responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood massacre.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First up—A major setback for Iran as its campaign to disrupt global oil supplies appears to be backfiring. Gulf oil exports have surpassed prewar levels, while Tehran's own shipments have reportedly ground to a halt, depriving the regime of billions in revenue.

- Later in the show—Haitian gangs take four Salvadoran military personnel hostage, prompting President Nayib Bukele to threaten military retaliation. The confrontation highlights the continuing security crisis in Haiti and the challenges facing international forces attempting to restore order.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First up—Iran's regime faces a growing armed insurgency as opposition groups launch increasingly sophisticated attacks against government security forces. Militants are targeting police stations, military convoys, and senior commanders in southeastern Iran, opening another front of instability as Tehran struggles with war, economic turmoil, and domestic unrest.

- Later in the show—British counterterrorism police re-arrest two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence near RAF Fairford, an air base used by American bombers conducting strikes against Iran. The investigation raises questions about possible Iranian operations targeting U.S. military assets on British soil.

- Plus—New reporting reveals that Elon Musk personally ordered restrictions on Ukraine's military Starlink service, disrupting battlefield communications and drone operations. The decision reportedly blindsided officials in Kyiv and Washington, raising questions about who controls a communications network essential to Ukraine's war effort.

- And in today's Back of the Brief—Russia releases 74-year-old American teacher Stephen Hubbard after more than four years in captivity, as President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Vladimir Putin for renewed peace talks. The release comes as Moscow continues its military campaign against Ukraine.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are discussing a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to Washington’s blockade of Iran.

Yemen’s government forces say they repelled the latest Houthi offensive, while Saudi Arabia reports intercepting six ballistic missiles aimed at targets including a key Red Sea port.

Poland says a fire at a Starlink station supporting Ukraine’s military was deliberately set, raising new concerns about suspected Russian sabotage in Europe.

In today’s Back of the Brief, the Pentagon is trying to recover F-35 fighter jet parts that were accidentally diverted to Hong Kong and seized by Chinese authorities.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The U.S. military opens fire on two Iranian boats after officials say they attempted to seize an American unmanned vessel, marking another direct confrontation between U.S. and Iranian forces.

• A new report reveals how Chinese hackers-for-hire are using artificial intelligence to accelerate cyberespionage operations and help Beijing process stolen intelligence more efficiently.

• The FBI says it disrupted a Russian intelligence plot to assassinate a prominent Kremlin dissident believed to be living in Washington.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, Ukraine says its drone forces killed a decorated Russian general just weeks after Moscow awarded him its highest honorary title.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—President Trump says he must soon decide whether to pursue diplomacy with Iran or potentially “annihilate” the regime. The warning comes as Tehran stages a massive show of defiance, and new attacks underscore the continuing danger in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Later in the show—a deadly suicide bombing hits Pakistan, raising fears of renewed fighting with neighboring Afghanistan.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First up— just days after another round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ended without a breakthrough, Iran is accused of launching missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Later in the show— Russia's campaign in Africa is encountering fresh trouble. We'll take you to Mali, where Tuareg fighters claim they've shot down one of Moscow's attack helicopters.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—For years, Iran has openly vowed to kill President Trump. But this week, those threats may have taken on a far more dangerous dimension. Israel has reportedly warned Washington that Tehran could be considering a new assassination plot.

- Later in the show—President Zelensky says China privately warned Vladimir Putin against using nuclear weapons. We'll examine the surprising claim—and why it doesn't appear to have changed Putin's broader war strategy.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Just hours after threatening another round of strikes against Iran, President Trump abruptly called them off, claiming negotiators may be closing in on a deal. We break down what the White House is saying, why Tehran has yet to confirm it, and what it could mean for the future of the crisis.

• A newly revealed uranium-enrichment facility inside North Korea could significantly expand Kim Jong Un's ability to produce nuclear weapons. We explain what the discovery reveals about Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and why it matters.

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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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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—A new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Iran appears to have collapsed almost as soon as it arrived in Tehran. Now, President Trump says he is close to deciding whether to launch what he described as a “massive attack”—one bigger than anything seen in the war so far—while both sides continue expanding their military operations.

- Later in the show—The Pentagon quietly moved one of America's newest hypersonic weapons within range of China's coastline. We'll explain why the deployment matters—and what it reveals about how the U.S. is preparing for a potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- First, the Iran-backed Houthis have begun enforcing their blockade of Saudi Arabia, striking oil tankers in the Red Sea as new reporting points to a deeper and more direct Iranian role behind the escalation.

- Later, Russia’s growing fuel shortages are reportedly beginning to disrupt military operations in Ukraine, with some frontline units forced to ration supplies and abandon equipment they can no longer operate or recover.

- Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio offers a sober assessment of peace efforts in Ukraine while reassuring America’s Asian allies that Washington’s outreach to China will not come at their expense.

- And in today’s Back of the Brief, a new report estimates that rebuilding Gaza will cost approximately $71 billion and warns that any lasting reconstruction effort will require meaningful Palestinian participation.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- Yesterday, President Trump suggested a deal with Iran could be just days away. Today, leaked details of that agreement are raising new questions about what both sides are actually prepared to accept.

- Later in the show—The Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba, targeting the island's energy sector as fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and economic strain continue to mount.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- Growing signs suggest Iran is taking a more direct role in the Houthi campaign against Red Sea shipping, with new reports indicating Tehran has begun flying Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel directly into Yemen.

- Israel's political landscape is shifting as former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's most formidable challenger ahead of pivotal national elections.

- Nicolás Maduro moves one step closer to standing trial in New York after a federal judge rejects his bid to dismiss major drug trafficking charges.

- In today's Back of the Brief: For the first time in more than four decades, Americans will once again be able to fly directly to Lebanon.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

- First—The Houthis have struck Yemen's presidential palace complex in a deadly attack, even as Saudi-backed forces press their offensive against the rebels. We'll examine why Riyadh is still struggling to contain the Houthi threat, and how the violence is beginning to affect international businesses operating in the kingdom.

- Later in the show—President Trump is escalating his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over Kyiv's renewed strikes on Russian oil facilities. Meanwhile, new reporting reveals that the order to restrict Ukraine's military satellite communications appears to have originated inside the White House.

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