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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 19th, 2026: The Fight With Iran Just Got More Dangerous & FBI Probe Into Former Trump Official
Description: In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
First up — the war with Iran enters a dangerous new phase, as strikes on critical energy infrastructure send oil prices climbing and raise the risk of a broader global supply shock. We’ll break down what’s happening and what the U.S. is doing to keep markets under control.
Later in the show — former senior Trump intelligence official Joe Kent is now under FBI investigation for alleged leaks, just days after stepping down in protest over the Iran war. We’ll take a closer loo...