June 23rd, 2025: Iran Responds To Weekend Attack & Khamenei Names His Replacements

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Conflicting reports emerge following U.S. strikes on Iran’s underground nuclear facility at Fordow. A leaked intelligence assessment suggests the damage may have been limited—but not everyone agrees. Then, a major development out of the NATO summit in the Netherlands: member nations agree to significantly increase their defense spending. 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 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: Iran’s top nuclear official says the regime is already rebuilding its enrichment program, despite a fragile ceasefire with Israel. A senior Israeli official confirms direct talks with Syria—hinting Damascus could be next to join the Abraham Accords. President Trump attends the NATO summit in the Netherlands, as alliance leaders warn of a growing threat from China’s military buildup. And in today’s Back of the Brief: ICE arrests 11 Iranian migrants across the U.S., including a former Revolutionary Guard sniper and a man with ties to Hezbollah. Officials warn of possible sleeper cells. 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 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, President Donald Trump seeks to maintain the fragile ceasefire he struck between Israel and Iran, lashing out at both nations on Tuesday morning in a profanity laced statement warning against any further violations of the truce. Later in the show—President Trump scores a major immigration victory, as the Supreme Court rules that his administration has the authority to deport migrants to countries other than their own. We’ll have the details. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with Iran’s limited retaliation against the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and what it signals about Tehran’s next move. Then—where is Iran’s enriched uranium? Inspectors are in the dark, and that has major nuclear implications. Homeland Security issues a new terrorism advisory warning of a heightened threat environment inside the United States following the U.S. strikes on Iran. Plus, 25 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a church in Damascus—one of Syria’s deadliest attacks in recent months. And in today’s Back of the Brief—NATO leaders prepare for a major summit that could either unify the alliance or lay bare its divisions. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, Iran has launched a direct missile attack on U.S. forces stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The retaliation comes as President Donald Trump floats the possibility of regime change, and Israel shifts their military focus to targeting Iran’s government sites and domestic security apparatus. Later in the show—as his government buckles under the weight of Israeli and U.S. military bombardment, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is turning to his supposed friends in Russia for help, begging for assistance in an increasingly desperate attempt to cling to power. But will Vladimir Putin offer anything more than empty words? We’ll have the details. 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 President's Daily Brief:   President Trump shocks the world with a surprise strike on Iran’s nuclear program, targeting three major sites in a high-risk overnight operation.   As Iran reels from the attacks, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei reportedly names three possible successors in case he’s killed—breaking with decades of tradition.   Vladimir Putin ramps up tensions in Europe, declaring that all of Ukraine belongs to Russia and threatening nuclear retaliation if the West intervenes.   And in today’s Back of the Brief—Pakistan says it will nominate President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in easing tensions with India.   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/@presidentsdailybriefMando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at shopmando.com! #mandopodBirch 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 special episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Host Mike Baker joins Politics by Faith host Mike Slater for an in-depth conversation about the escalating war between Israel and Iran. They break down the current state of the conflict, explore the possibility of American involvement, and examine what could happen if the Iranian regime collapses. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   Israeli warplanes continue to dominate Iranian airspace as the conflict grinds on. Tehran is vowing to fight until the end, but Israel appears to have the upper hand. Retired IDF Major General Yaakov Amidror joins us with insight into how Israel pulled this off—and what comes next.   Later in the show: With the regime teetering, could this be the moment Iranians finally overthrow the mullahs? Former Senator Robert Torricelli shares his perspective on the future of Iran and the West’s role in shaping what comes next.   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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  We’ll begin today in Israel, where concerns are mounting regarding Israel’s missile defense systems, including the renowned Iron Dome, as the country’s supply of interceptors dwindles, and Iran pivots to launching more technically advanced missiles. Later in the show—federal agents thwart an alleged plot to attack law enforcement and government officials with explosive devices and large-scale fireworks during last week’s anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. 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 Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code BAKER at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase TriTails Premium Beef: Stock the freezer and keep the grill happy. Visit https://Trybeef.com/PDB for 2 free flat irons with your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First, we’ll have the latest on the war between Israel and Iran, as reports claim that President Donald Trump has approved attack plans against the Islamic regime. But Trump is pushing back on the speculations, saying he’ll make a decision on whether to join Israel’s campaign within the next two weeks. Later in the show—cracks are beginning to show beneath the surface of Russia and China’s publicly chummy alliance. A bombshell report reveals the CCP has been engaged in a widespread hacking campaign against the Putin regime in pursuit of military secrets since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.  Plus—Vladimir Putin claims he is ready to end the war and directly meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while in the same breath questioning his legitimacy and reiterating his ultimatums for a ceasefire. We’ll break down the latest doublespeak from the Russian strongman. In our 'Back of the Brief—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis leads the evacuation of 1,500 stranded Jewish Americans from Israel as the war with Iran intensifies. 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 Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code BAKER at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase TriTails Premium Beef: Stock the freezer and keep the grill happy. Visit https://Trybeef.com/PDB for 2 free flat irons with your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices