Mike Baker

So, as it stands now, U.S.

forces are closely monitoring the situation as the handover of territory and security responsibilities on the ground continues, with this episode serving as a reminder of just how fragile the security transition remains in Syria.

And that, my friends, is the PDB Afternoon Bulletin for Tuesday, the 20th of January.

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Until then, stay informed, stay safe, stay cool.

It's Tuesday, the 20th of January.

Welcome to the President's Daily Brief.

I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage.

All right, let's get briefed.

First up, new warnings that Russia may be preparing to strike the power lines feeding Europe's largest nuclear plant.

Oh, that sounds like a solid idea.

A move that could obviously threaten reactor cooling systems and raise fears of a potential meltdown.

Well done, Putin.

It's almost like he's not interested in ending his four-year invasion of Ukraine.

Later in the show, new reporting reveals the U.S.

was quietly in talks with Venezuela's hardline interior minister months before the raid that removed Nicolas Maduro.

Plus, the FAA, the Federal Aviation Administration, issues new warnings urging caution for flights over parts of Latin America, citing potential military activity in the region.