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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: Why President Trump Changed His Mind On Striking Iran & Ukraine Faces Manpower Strain
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
U.S.–Iran tensions appear to ease after days of escalating rhetoric, and new reporting reveals why—President Trump’s closest Gulf allies are quietly urging him not to strike Iran, warning that the regional fallout could be severe.
Ukraine’s new defense minister delivers a stark assessment of the war effort, acknowledging widespread desertions and millions avoiding the draft as Russian forces continue pressing their offensive.
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act, signaling he may deploy...