March 19th, 2025: What Trump Said To Putin & Houthi Rebels Remain Defiant

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: A high-stakes call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin—after 90 minutes of discussion, the two agreed to kick off negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. We break down what was said and what comes next. Yemen’s Houthi rebels refuse to back down in the Red Sea, despite U.S. airstrikes and pressure from Iran. How their defiance is escalating tensions. Chinese state media is celebrating the White House’s decision to cut funding for U.S.-backed news outlets like Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. Why Beijing sees it as a victory—and what it means for America’s influence abroad. And in today’s Back of the Brief—two NASA astronauts, stranded aboard the International Space Station for more than nine months, have finally made it back to Earth. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices