PDB Situation Report | June 28th, 2025: How Israeli Intelligence Crushed Iran & Trump’s Global Power Test

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   The war between Israel and Iran is over—but behind the scenes, it was Israel’s intelligence services that helped deliver the decisive edge. Former Mossad official Oded Ailam joins us to explain how Israeli espionage shaped the outcome.   While the weapons of war grabbed headlines, the end of the conflict came through diplomacy, pressure, and negotiation. Stephen Yates from The Heritage Foundation breaks down how the Trump administration ended the war—and what that reveals about America’s global power today.   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 Iran’s regime turns inward just days after the ceasefire, arresting hundreds and carrying out executions in a sweeping post-war crackdown. Plus—what happens when artificial intelligence finds out it’s getting shut down? New research shows today’s top AI models don’t just resist—they blackmail, manipulate, and sabotage in terrifyingly real ways. 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:   President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a high-level call following the Iran strikes—discussing a sweeping new Middle East peace plan involving Arab governance in Gaza and expanding the Abraham Accords.   The BRICS summit stumbles out of the gate as both Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin announce they won’t attend.   The Pentagon launches a 250-mile military buffer zone along the southern border. We’ll explain why illegal crossings are falling—and what this new zone means for the future of border enforcement.   And in today’s Back of the Brief—North Korea is getting into the beach resort business. Kim Jong Un cuts the ribbon on a new seaside getaway.   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, after disappearing from public view for more than a week, Iran’s supreme leader has finally broken his silence on the 12-day war that left his military and nuclear program in shambles. Later in the show—President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on the sidelines of the NATO summit on Wednesday to discuss the future of Russia’s war on Ukraine. 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 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, President Donald Trump says the U.S. no longer needs to pursue a nuclear deal with Iran after this past weekend’s strikes on their facilities, but lingering questions remain about the status of the regime's enriched uranium stockpiles. We’ll look at reports that the mullahs may have moved the material to a secret underground fortress dubbed "Pickaxe Mountain." Later in the show—tragic news out of Gaza, where seven IDF soldiers were killed in a Hamas attack on Tuesday, marking the deadliest day for Israeli forces in months. Plus—Border Czar Tom Homan says thousands of children that vanished after being trafficked across the U.S.-Mexico border under the Biden administration are being rescued by ICE agents. In our 'Back of the Brief—a senior official in Los Angeles County is under FBI investigation after calling on violent gangs to go head-to-head with federal immigration agents. 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: 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 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