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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 16th, 2026: U.S. Expands Naval Crackdown Worldwide & Pentagon Turns To Auto Manufacturers
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Washington tightens the economic noose on Iran, expanding its naval blockade worldwide while cutting off key oil waivers—moves that could choke Tehran’s economy and raise the risk of a confrontation at sea. In a move the U.S. hasn’t seen since World War II, the Pentagon is in talks with General Motors and Ford about shifting production to weapons and military hardware. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode…
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