August 19th, 2022. Big Five Update: Military Equipment Left in Afghanistan. China Strengthens Ties in the South Pacific. European Energy Crisis.
It\u2019s August 19th. You\u2019re listening to the President\u2019s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now.\n------\nWelcome to a special edition of the PDB this morning: another Big Five Update this week. Five critical updates on stories we\u2019ve covered previously that are shaping America \u2014 and the world.\n\nFirst, the US Department of Defense left behind a lot of military equipment in Afghanistan. How much? I\u2019ve got new numbers.\n\nSecond, our Battle for the South Pacific got a little harder yesterday. China inked a big deal with a very small island. I\u2019ll explain.\n\nThird, the situation in Cuba is leading more people to flee to America. I\u2019ve got an update.\n\nFourth, a drought in China spells trouble for the green energy revolution in America. I\u2019ll share that connection.\n\nFinally, some good news out of Europe on their energy crisis, and people like you deserve some thanks. I\u2019ll explain shortly.\n\nAs always, there\u2019s one last thing before I let you go. A question today from Gretchen in Waterloo, Iowa about how the CIA taught me to face tough problems in life.\n\n------\nPlease remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.\nEmail: PDB@TheFirstTV.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices