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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 5th, 2026: China Unveils Massive âSpace Aircraft Carrierâ & A Prisoner Swap Breakthrough
Description: In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First upâChina unveils a Star Warsâstyle âspace aircraft carrier,â complete with sweeping claims about hypersonic strikes and near-space dominance. We take a closer look at what Beijing is claimingâand separate fact from science fiction.
Later in the showâthe latest on talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, with officials in Kyiv calling the discussions tough but constructive following a major prisoner exchange.
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