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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the resilience of Houthi militants in the Red Sea, despite intensified airstrikes by the US and UK. Discover the role of an Iranian spy ship providing the Houthis with real-time intelligence. Tragic updates from Gaza reveal the grim fate of hostages held by Hamas, with Israel announcing the presumed death of nearly a quarter of those captured. On Capitol Hill, the deadlock persists as Senate Republicans unite to obstruct bipartisan border legislation. Our Back of the Brief segment brings you the latest on the deadly storm sweeping through California, which has claimed at least three lives and left hundreds of thousands without electricity. 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

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel rings in the New Year with a strategic pivot, announcing the withdrawal of several thousand troops from Gaza, the most substantial de-escalation since the ongoing conflict erupted. Tensions mount in the Red Sea with a significant US military action against the Houthi forces, sinking three boats during an attempted maritime hijacking. A natural disaster in Japan leads to widespread destruction; thousands find themselves in shelters following a massive earthquake that demolished buildings, with the human cost yet to be fully ascertained. In the Back of the Brief, we delve into the expected release of a vast collection of documents which are anticipated to reveal connections between over 150 individuals and the late Jeffrey Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton.   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

The Justice Department accuses former U.S. ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha of working as a "clandestine agent" on behalf of Cuba. The Pentagon says that Houthi rebels from Yemen attacked an American naval destroyer and three commercial ships in the Red Sea. And South Africa marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela.

Today's episode of Up First was edited by Kirshnadev Calamur, Andrew Sussman and Miguel Macias. It was produced by Lilly Quiroz, Mansee Khurana and Lindsay Totty. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We delve into the recent flare-up of violence in Gaza, examining the factors that shattered a week-long ceasefire.   We analyze the renewed aggression against US naval and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, and what it means for the already tense Houthi-controlled waters off Yemen.   We discuss Venezuela's controversial referendum on annexing a large portion of Guyana, and how this could send shockwaves through South American geopolitics.   We provide an on-the-ground perspective of the harrowing terrorist attack in Paris, and its implications for security across Europe.   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