# PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 20th, 2026: U.S. Charges Raúl Castro In 1996 Shootdown & Tehran Warns Of Broader War

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Podcast: [The President's Daily Brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-president-s-daily-brief-5344929)
Published: 2026-05-20T17:51:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Justice Department unveils criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, as controversial evidence tied to the attack suddenly resurfaces nearly thirty years later. Iran issues a stark warning to Washington, threatening retaliation beyond the Middle East if the United States or Israel launches new military strikes against the Islamic Republic. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Supremacy WW3: Limited time: download Supremacy: World War 3 for free via our link and get an exclusive Elite Bomber Seasonal Unit worth $25 - but only for the next 30 days: https://con.onelink.me/kZW6/k7svq17a VanMan: Go to http://vanman.shop/PDB and use code PDB for 15% off your first order. Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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