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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Situation Report | February 14th, 2026: The Iran–China Axis Exposed & Immigration Sweep Concludes
Description: In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
First up — The United States continues ramping up pressure on Iran, but some analysts argue the real strategic target may be China. We speak with Joshua Philipp about how Tehran fits into Beijing’s broader geopolitical ambitions, and why moves in the Middle East could be part of a much larger contest with the Chinese Communist Party.
Later in the show — The Trump administration announces it is ending Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota after more than four thousand immigration arrests. Art Arthur of the Center...