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April 23rd, 2026: Iran’s Hardliners Are Turning Against Each Other & Russia Threatens Europe
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran’s posture hardens rapidly—refusing talks and escalating in the Strait of Hormuz—as new analysis points to a deeper divide within the regime’s hardline leadership. Moscow releases a list of European firms tied to Ukraine’s drone program, raising concerns they could become targets in Russia’s expanding conflict footprint. Japan continues its break from post-war pacifism, opening the door to expanded arms sales amid growing security threats from China. And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Pentagon unveils a record $1.5 trillion budget request…
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