PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 2nd, 2026: Iran Protests Turn Deadly & China’s Hidden Role in Oklahoma’s Marijuana Boom

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Protests in Iran turn deadly as security forces open fire on demonstrators, escalating an already volatile situation and prompting a sharp warning from President Donald Trump.

  
  

• A surprising U.S. domestic story with global implications, as a New York Times investigation reveals how Oklahoma’s marijuana boom led to hidden ownership networks stretching from rural farms to New York—and unexpected ties to China.

  
  

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