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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 15th, 2026: Iran Protest Momentum Slows & U.S. Cartel Pressure
Description: In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
New reporting suggests Iran’s nationwide protest movement may be losing momentum, following a brutal regime crackdown and a sweeping information blackout that is making it increasingly difficult to assess conditions on the ground.
The United States escalates pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. forces to target fentanyl labs, as Washington weighs direct military action against drug cartels in an effort to stem the flow of narcotics into the United States.
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