The President's Daily Brief
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What a U.S. Strike on Iran Could Actually Look Like
Examining what a U.S. strike on Iran could actually look like, from cyber pressure to economic punishment to limited military action.
UK Joins U.S. in Seizing Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers
The United Kingdom prepares to join the United States in seizing Russian shadow fleet oil tankers at sea.
Iran Crosses Trump's Red Line as Regime Massacres Protesters
New reporting indicates coordinated state violence against protesters, with the regime shutting down the internet nationwide to conceal the scale of the crackdown.
Why Iran's Protests Are Different This Time
Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses why the latest wave of unrest in Iran represents something fundamentally different.
Iran's Protesters Just Crossed a Dangerous Line
The unrest has moved beyond economic grievance and into a direct challenge to the regime's legitimacy.
Why Maduro's Fall Is a Strategic Disaster for Putin
Russia lashes out over the fall of Nicolás Maduro, but the outrage may be masking a far deeper strategic loss for Vladimir Putin.
Iran's Supreme Leader Is Planning to Flee to Russia
New reporting suggests Ali Khamenei is planning an escape route out of Iran — an extraordinary signal of growing concern at the very top of the regime.
Former Iranian Political Prisoner Describes Torture by the Islamic Regime
Shirin Nariman recounts her experience inside Iran's prison system. She also offers firsthand insight into the growing unrest and deadly protests now spreading throughout Iran.
Ukraine Makes a Massive Concession to Moscow
President Zelensky signals that Kyiv is prepared to give up its long-standing push for NATO membership in exchange for binding security guarantees.
The Economic Trap Keeping Putin in the War
Author and sanctions expert Edward Fishman breaks down the mounting economic pressure on the Kremlin.
Where's Putin? How Paranoid Vlad Is Hiding His Location From Everyone
A rare look inside the paranoid world of Vladimir Putin.
How China Caught Up to the U.S. in the Arms Race
Brandon Weichert breaks down China's dramatic military parade and what it signals about Beijing's growing edge in advanced weaponry.
Why John Bolton May Be Screwed
It appears John Bolton could be in deeper legal trouble than previously known.
'Very Angry' Trump Lashes Out at Putin
An update on the White House's push to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump Warns Putin May Not Want Peace
The latest updates on President Donald Trump's push to end Moscow's war in Ukraine, as the White House reportedly works to organize a face-to-face meeting with Putin and Zelensky.
The Sanctions That Could Break Russia's Economy
Mike Baker speaks with Kyiv-based analyst Jason Jay Smart about Russia's faltering economy — and how new sanctions aimed at its oil sector could deal a crippling blow.
Putin Reveals List of Demands for Peace in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin lays out his demands for ending the war in Ukraine, including major territorial concessions by Kyiv and global recognition of Russia's claims.
Why China's Economy Is Worse Than You Think
Overproduction, collapsing prices, and shrinking export markets are triggering what experts call a "doom loop." Gordon Chang explains why Beijing may have no way out.
Armed Vigilantes Take Over Russian Streets
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.
Who Are the Druze People and Why Are They Being Killed?
Syrian government forces under president al-Julani are accused of carrying out mass killings against the Druze population — an often-overlooked religious minority.