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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 21st, 2026: Trump Preparing For 'Decisive' Action Against Iran & Another Russian Tanker Seized
Description: In this episode of The PDBÂ Afternoon Bulletin:
First upâweâve been closely tracking a growing U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, and now weâre getting clarification on why itâs happening, as President Trump reportedly presses his generals for âdecisiveâ action against Iran.
Later in the showâanother Venezuelan oil tanker is intercepted, marking the seventh seizure as Washington escalates enforcement of sanctions on Caracas.
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