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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 28th, 2026: U.S. Intelligence Raises Red Flags About Delcy Rodriguez & Europe Targets Putinâs Oil Fleet
Description: In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First upâbehind the scenes, U.S. intelligence is raising doubts about whether Venezuelaâs interim president, Delcy RodrĂguez, is truly aligned with Washingtonâs goals, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that military action remains an option if cooperation falters.
Later in the showâEurope moves to crack down on Russiaâs so-called âghost tankerâ fleet, as more than a dozen countries pledge to obstruct ships suspected of skirting oil sanctions and violating maritime law.
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