PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 1st, 2025: Trump Redeploys Nuclear Submarines After Russian Threat & Iran’s Plot To Kill US Citizens

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We step back from battlefield updates to examine the militant ideology driving groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime. Author and Islamic scholar Raymond Ibrahim joins us to break down how theology and history shape their violent worldview. Later in the show, pressure grows on Israel as several Western governments announce plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to analyze this diplomatic shift and what it could mean for the war in Gaza. TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get 2 Free Flat Iron steaks Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org --Guests-- Raymond IbrahimYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHolyWarChannelBooks: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/books/ Jonathan SchanzerX: https://x.com/JSchanzerFDD Morning Brief: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—President Donald Trump redeploys two American nuclear submarines following threats made by a close confidant of Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Germany fast-tracks the delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine as Russia intensifies their airstrikes on the war-torn nation. Later in the show—the U.S. and more than a dozen allies are sounding the alarm on the Iranian regime’s campaign to kidnap and kill people in Western countries, including dissidents, journalists and political figures. 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: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get 2 Free Flat Iron steaks 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:    First—Russia’s summer offensive against Ukraine intensifies, as Moscow’s forces attempt to take full control of the eastern Donetsk region. The advances come as a Russian drone and missile bombardment killed more than a dozen civilians and wounded hundreds more in Kyiv on Thursday, leaving little hope that Vladimir Putin will capitulate to President Donald Trump’s August 8 ceasefire deadline. Later in the show—declassified documents allege Hillary Clinton plotted with members of the DNC, George Soros’ Open Society Foundation, and the highest levels of government to create and elevate the Trump–Russia collusion narrative. Plus—an alarming new report warns that the mullahs of Iran are stepping up efforts to carry out attacks against Jewish targets across Europe, while intensifying their persecution of religious minorities inside the Islamic regime. In our 'Back of the Brief—we turn to Syria, where U.S. military forces recently took out a senior leader of the Islamic State and two other ISIS militants in a daring ground raid. 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 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—a dramatic war of words broke out between President Donald Trump and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev overnight, culminating in a nuclear threat. Later in the show—Canada joins France and the U.K. in calling for the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, prompting fresh tariff threats from President Trump. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to unveil a dramatic new proposal to his security cabinet: the annexation of large sections of the Gaza Strip. We’ll walk through what the plan entails—and how history may offer clues about what comes next. A top former U.S. spy is warning that China sees vulnerabilities in America’s defenses—and is moving aggressively to exploit them. Former President Donald Trump is threatening steep tariffs and penalties on India over its ongoing ties with Russia, adding new strain to the relationship. In today’s Back of the Brief—The New York Times used a photo of an emaciated Gazan boy on its front page to spotlight hunger in Gaza. But there’s just one problem: the boy had a serious pre-existing condition the paper failed to disclose. Now they've issued a correction. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and the rest of the 22-member Arab League have signed a formal declaration condemning Hamas’s barbaric 7 October massacre, calling on the terror group to disarm, surrender control of Gaza, and release the remaining Israeli hostages. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Russia's remote Far East early Wednesday, triggering tsunamis and prompting evacuations throughout the Pacific. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia’s police forces are vanishing as officers leave to fight in Ukraine. Now, armed nationalist vigilantes are filling the power vacuum—and the Kremlin appears to be looking the other way. The United Kingdom says it may soon recognize a Palestinian state, joining a growing list of European countries breaking with U.S. policy. Months after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war, India says it has killed the militants responsible. In today’s Back of the Brief—Taiwan’s president postpones a planned U.S. stopover, as high-level trade talks between Washington and Beijing continue behind the scenes. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—as the war in Ukraine drags on and Vladimir Putin continues to rebuff efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement, reports indicate that the U.S. has redeployed nuclear weapons to the U.K. for the first time in nearly two decades. Later in the show—four people were tragically killed during a mass shooting at an office tower in Midtown Manhattan on Monday night by a crazed gunman clad in body armor and carrying a high-powered M4 style rifle. It marked the city's deadliest mass shooting in 25 years. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org 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: Russia cancels its Navy Day parade, citing vague “security concerns,” as its Black Sea Fleet continues to take major losses—from drone attacks to sunken flagships and a naval blockade that Ukraine has effectively broken without even having a navy. A disturbing new report reveals Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are training for a ground invasion of Israel, 1,200 miles away. The mission is named after Hamas’ October 7th attack. Thailand and Cambodia reach a cease-fire agreement after their deadliest border conflict in over a decade leaves dozens dead and hundreds of thousands displaced. And in today’s Back of the Brief—A major cyberattack paralyzes Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship airline, grounding over 100 flights. A Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker alliance claims responsibility. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org 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 strikes a historic new trade deal with the European Union after months of tense negotiations, ending fears of a looming transatlantic trade war. We’ll have the details. Later in the show—Disappointed by the Kremlin’s continued intransigence regarding negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, President Trump is tightening the screws on Moscow, giving Vladimir Putin just 10 to 12 days to reach a ceasefire deal with Kyiv or face crushing economic consequences. 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 Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices