July 8th, 2025: Trump Targeted By Iran Again—Inside The Regime’s Latest Threat & Putin Tests Trump

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Mysterious deaths are shaking Moscow’s elite. A growing number of Russian officials and business leaders are turning up dead—from defenestrations to gunshots. Could this be the beginning of a new Putin purge? The Trump administration makes a controversial move, officially removing the terrorism label from a group led by Syria’s new president—a potential signal of warming U.S.-Syria relations. American tourists in Mexico City are facing a new wave of resentment, as locals blame them for rising rents, gentrification, and the erosion of local culture. And in today’s Back of the Brief—a leaked State Department cable reveals an alarming breach involving artificial intelligence: an unknown actor reportedly used AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio via the Signal app. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text PDB to 64000. Message and data rates apply Lean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code pb20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—disturbing news out of Texas, where nearly a dozen anti-ICE rioters were arrested on July 4th for staging a violent ambush on an ICE detention facility with the intent to kill federal officers. The incident comes as assaults on ICE agents surge by 700 percent nationwide. Later in the show—President Donald Trump appears to have lost all patience with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, telling reporters Monday evening that the U.S. will be restarting arms shipments to Ukraine to help defend against the Kremlin’s ongoing aggression. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & Get 2 Free Flat Iron steaks Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Iran doubles down on its threats against former President Donald Trump, offering a multi-million dollar bounty on his life.   President Trump signals a potential shift on Russia, saying he’s “very unhappy” after a tense call with Vladimir Putin—and hinting at new sanctions.   A heroic rescue in Texas: a rookie Coast Guard swimmer saves 165 people during deadly floods on his very first mission.   And in today’s Back of the Brief—Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after the rebels resume attacks on commercial vessels for the first time in months.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & Get 2 Free Flat Iron steaks Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—we’ll look at how the infamous "Red Wedding" in the HBO series Game of Thrones inspired the Israeli operation that wiped out Iran’s top military leadership. Later in the show—President Donald Trump threatens an extra 10 percent tariff against any countries aligning with what he calls "anti-American" BRICS policies, as the economic bloc denounces America’s unilateral trade measures. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Lean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code pb20 for 20% off Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/miketoday. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A political rebellion in the West Bank: tribal leaders in Hebron reject the Palestinian Authority and extend a surprising offer of peace to Israel. Deadly floods in Texas leave a growing death toll as rescue efforts continue across the state. China privately tells the European Union it cannot accept a Russian defeat in Ukraine—raising new concerns about Beijing’s long-term strategy. And in today’s Back of the Brief: Two Americans are injured in an attack on a U.S.-backed aid site in Gaza—and The Washington Post walks back explosive claims about Israel targeting civilians. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Lean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code pb20 for 20% off Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/miketoday. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Israel shifts its focus back to Gaza after declaring victory over Iran, intensifying efforts to eliminate remaining Hamas leadership. Nearly two years into the war, questions remain: is Israel actually closer to eradicating Hamas? Author Seth Frantzman joins us to assess.   U.S. authorities uncover a Chinese spy ring on American soil. Two nationals are charged with targeting U.S. Navy personnel on behalf of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security. Gordon Chang joins us to explain how this fits into China’s broader espionage campaign against the United States.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief   TriTails Premium Beef: Celebrate with steak worth standing for. Get a free ribeye with the Freedom Box at https://Trybeef.com/PDB. True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine delivers a major blow to Russia’s military command, killing one of its top navy generals in a missile strike. North Korea ramps up its support for Moscow, sending 30,000 more troops to join the war in Ukraine. Haiti’s crisis deepens as gangs now hold near-total control of the capital, with violence spilling into areas once considered safe. ICE captures one of Honduras’ most wanted fugitives in Long Island—after he had already been deported twice. And in today’s Back of the Brief—a July 4th message to listeners of the PDB. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at shopmando.com! #mandopod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—China lashes out at the U.S. over the Trump administration’s trade deal with Vietnam, and warns other nations against striking agreements that undermine Beijing’s economic interests. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—we’ll look at the surprising technological leaps being made by South America’s drug cartels, after Colombia’s navy seized its first drone-operated narco sub, which was outfitted with a Starlink antenna enabling real-time satellite navigation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Celebrate with steak worth standing for. Get a free ribeye with the Freedom Box at https://Trybeef.com/PDB. True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with spying on U.S. Navy personnel and military bases. We’ll break down what they were allegedly doing and who they were working for. The Pentagon halts shipments of key air defense and precision munitions to Ukraine, citing concerns over shrinking U.S. stockpiles. Azerbaijan detains seven individuals tied to a Kremlin-funded media outlet, escalating tensions with Russia following the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody. In today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump announces a new trade deal with Vietnam that includes a 20% tariff on imports and tariff-free access for American goods. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Celebrate with steak worth standing for. Get a free ribeye with the Freedom Box at https://Trybeef.com/PDB. True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House next week, President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to an updated proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. But will Hamas finally accept the terms? We’ll have the latest developments. Later in the show—as questions still linger regarding the status of Iran’s nuclear facilities and enriched uranium stockpiles, the Islamic regime has announced it will indefinitely suspend any cooperation with the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB#trueclassicpod TriTails Premium Beef: Celebrate with steak worth standing for. Get a free ribeye with the Freedom Box at https://Trybeef.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices