In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: New reporting reveals who the White House has been secretly engaging with in Iran, as President Trump confirms contact with a powerful regime insider—raising serious questions about whether he’s a credible partner… or just another problem. Russia’s expected oil windfall from the Iran conflict takes a major hit, as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple key export infrastructure and threaten a critical revenue stream for Moscow. The Kremlin tightens control at home, moving to isolate Russia from the global internet—potentially cutting millions off from outside information and communication. And in today’s Back of the Brief—Ukraine expands its reach into the Middle East, striking new defense deals with Gulf nations that could play a key role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Superpower: Stop guessing about your health—get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.