In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China is quietly surrounding Taiwan. New reporting reveals Beijing now maintains a near-constant naval presence around the island, transforming what were once temporary military demonstrations into the new normal and raising fresh questions about China's long-term intentions toward Taipei. The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says inspectors are expected to visit Iran's enrichment facilities as negotiations between Washington and Tehran move into their next phase. We'll explain why international verification remains one of the most important—and potentially contentious—elements of any future agreement. Russia is accusing the Trump administration of drifting away from peace negotiations and closer to Ukraine. We'll examine what's behind the Kremlin's frustration and what it could mean for efforts to end the war. In today's Back of the Brief—Iran's banking sector is dealing with the fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted services at three of the country's largest financial institutions, raising new concerns about the resilience of Tehran's financial infrastructure. 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 of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices