Mike Baker

It's Wednesday, the 3rd of June.

Welcome to the President's Daily Brief.

I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage.

All right, let's get briefed.

First up, the U.S.-Iran talks continue, supposedly, perhaps, but Tehran's demands offer a revealing glimpse into how Iran believes the war ended and what it expects to gain from any agreement for a peace deal.

Later in the show, Moscow makes good on its threats, launching a major barrage against Kiev and other Ukrainian cities in an attack that left at least 22 people dead.

Later in the show, authorities uncover a massive cross-border smuggling tunnel linking Mexico and the U.S.

Who would have thunk it?

Hidden beneath what appeared to be an ordinary Southern California storefront.

And in today's Back of the Brief...

President Trump has selected housing finance chief Bill Pulte to oversee the nation's intelligence community.

I am not making this up.

Despite a complete lack of experience within national security or intelligence, Pulte, known for his home building business, is now the acting director of national intelligence.

But first, today's PDB spotlight.

If you've been following the headlines surrounding the U.S.-Iran negotiations, you've probably noticed a recurring theme.

Nobody seems entirely sure how close the two sides actually are to any sort of deal.

One day, reports suggest an agreement is imminent.

The next day, Iranian officials are downplaying the prospects for a breakthrough.

President Trump says negotiations are moving forward, while hardliners in Tehran insist major obstacles remain.

One minute, the White House or State Department says we're very close to a deal.