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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 30th, 2026: Trump Weighs New Iran Strikes & Three-Star General Accused of Leaking Secrets
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
President Trump receives a high-level briefing from his top Middle East commander on the Iran blockade as the Pentagon weighs another round of military strikes. New reporting reveals the enormous financial and operational strain of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, raising questions about how long American forces can sustain the mission.
A three-star Army general is fired and referred to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution over allegations that he leaked classified military information involving Iran and Ukraine. New details…
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