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September 2nd, 2026: U.S. and Iran Exchange a New Round of Strikes & Russia Accused on German Soil

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The United States and Iran exchange another round of strikes, as Tehran launches missiles and drones and President Trump warns that something much larger could follow.

• Germany formally accuses Russia of targeting a Ukrainian cargo plane with explosive-laden drones on German soil, prompting retaliation from Berlin.

• Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs, explosive drones, and landmines as their fight against the country’s security forces grows more militarized.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns…

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