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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 22nd, 2026: Israel Braces for Iranian Strike & China Penetrates Taiwan’s Armed Forces
Description: In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Israel raises readiness across its military, operating under the assumption that Iran may strike. Air forces, missile defenses, and civilian protection systems are placed on heightened alert as Israeli planners prepare for multiple scenarios, including missile and drone attacks.
China ramps up covert operations against Taiwan, with new reporting revealing deep infiltration inside the island’s armed forces, including efforts to recruit and coerce military personnel.
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