March 31st, 2026: Russia’s Hidden Hand In Iran War & Trump Relents On Cuba Energy Blockade

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: First—The war in Ukraine and the war with Iran may be starting to overlap in a new way. New claims suggest Russia is helping Iran target U.S. assets in the Middle East, while Ukraine works to help defend U.S. allies against that same threat. The question is: just how far does Moscow’s support for the mullahs go? Later in the show—Beijing is making an early play ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, inviting Taiwan's opposition leader for a visit in an effort to shape the conversation around U.S. arms sales. Plus—the Trump administration relents on the energy blockade of Cuba, allowing a sanctioned Russian oil tanker to reach the beleaguered island. And in today’s Back of the Brief—after years of absence, the U.S. is reestablishing a diplomatic presence in Venezuela—pairing a reopened embassy with new licenses targeting Caracas' oil and mineral wealth. 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 Superpower: Stop guessing about your health—get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.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/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices