iranian influence

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    Tensions are once again flaring in the Baltic, as Poland’s leaders say they are ready to host nuclear weapons in their country on behalf of NATO to counter Russia’s military buildup along their border. After three months of relative calm, it appears drone and rocket attacks targeting U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria by regional militant groups have resumed. 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 PDB Afternoon Bulletin.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     A new report, delivered to President Biden and members of Congress, details Iran’s high-level influence and espionage operation within the U.S. government and the effect it's had on policies and public narratives concerning the regime.    With winter fast approaching on the eastern front, we’ll take a look at both the challenges and opportunities it presents for Ukraine, and how their leadership plans to leverage the season to gain an upper hand on Russia in the war.     Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Israel’s war with Hamas enters its third week, increased violence in the West Bank and on the border with Lebanon is fueling concerns of a larger regional war. WSJ’s Sune Rasmussen reports on Iran’s support of three militant groups: Hamas, Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Further Listening: - What We Know About the Gaza Hospital Blast  - The Hostage Crisis in Gaza   Further Reading: - Northern Israel Prepares for Possible War With Hezbollah  - Violence Surges in the West Bank Following Hamas Attack on Israelis  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   First up, we uncover an explosive story from Washington. A high-level Iranian influence ring has been exposed, and shockingly, now-suspended Iran envoy Robert Malley is implicated. The objective? To influence U.S. policy toward Iran. We'll trace this network from Tehran all the way to the corridors of power in Washington DC.   Later, we analyze a confidential U.S. strategy document, obtained by POLITICO. Despite their public assertions, Biden administration officials are deeply concerned about corruption in Ukraine.   Moving to the west coast, California Governor Gavin Newsom swiftly names Laphonza Butler to Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat, making history with the first openly lesbian Black member of Congress. But who is Ms. Butler? We'll delve into her career, which paradoxically champions both progressive and anti-progressive causes.   And on the Back of the Brief segment: The Wagner Group's leadership might see a familial successor. According to unofficial sources, Yevgeny Prigozhin's young son, Pavel, is poised to inherit his father's vast empire.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices