February 9th, 2026: U.S. Alleges Secret Chinese Nuclear Tests & Iran Talks Breakdown

The President's Daily Brief · Feb 9, 2026 · 23m

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up— the United States publicly accuses China of conducting secret nuclear tests, raising new questions about whether the long-standing taboo on nuclear testing is beginning to erode. We break down what’s being alleged, what’s disputed, and why the timing matters. Later in the show— the latest on talks between the United States and Iran, as President Trump says negotiations were productive, even as Iranian officials publicly push back and insist key differences remain unresolved. Plus— more unrest in Pakistan, where authorities arrest four…