b"In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:\\n\\nTensions rise as IDF and Hezbollah exchange more cross-border strikes, with Blinken seeking to prevent escalation.\\n\\nPutin brings back Stalin\\u2019s \\u201cSMERSH\\u201d to combat espionage.\\n\\nPlease remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.\\n\\nEmail: PDB@TheFirstTV.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"