October 2nd, 2023: Averted Shutdown, Slovakia’s Shift, and Turkey’s Turmoil

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Congress manages to prevent a government shutdown by passing a stopgap bill, but not without controversy. The bill's lack of vital funding leads to bipartisan disagreements, and some Republicans contemplate a shift in leadership. Former Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia leads his leftist party to an unexpected victory with a pro-Russian and anti-American agenda, creating possible ripples for the European Union and NATO. A bomb detonation near a government establishment in Ankara deepens apprehensions about the security and stability of the region. Customs and Border Protection unveils alarming statistics for September, noting a record 260,000 individuals crossing into the US from the southern border. The increasing influx pushes even New York Governor Kathy Hochul to call for stricter border controls. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices