The President's Daily Brief

February 4th, 2026: U.S. and Iran Enter Direct Military Contact & Nuclear Arms Treaties Expire

04 Feb 2026

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S. forces enter direct military contact with Iran after shooting down an Iranian drone approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier, followed by a second tense encounter in the Strait of Hormuz involving a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel. Ukraine agrees to a new multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and the United States, even as Russia continues to hammer Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with drones and missiles. The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire, raising new questions about the future of nuclear limits and strategic stability. And in today’s Back of the Brief—the partial U.S. government shutdown comes to an end, with long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security still unresolved. 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 Goldbelly: Discover iconic meals from legendary restaurants delivered nationwide with Goldbelly—get 20% off your first order at https://Goldbelly.com with promo code PDB. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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