PoliticsOfficial says pro-Trump TV ads were paid for with CBP money
An official says Donald Trump’s administration used money intended for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pay for television advertisements portraying the president favorably.

President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-09-30. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Approve | Disapprove |
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| TIPP Insights2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 adults · 1,461 | 2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 | adults · 1,461 | 38% | 52% |
| Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 951 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | registered voters · 951 | 37% | 63% |
| Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,215 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | adults · 1,215 | 33% | 65% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 1,379 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | registered voters · 1,379 | 40% | 57% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,536 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | adults · 1,536 | 36% | 57% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

U.S. equity futures fluctuate ahead of personal consumption expenditures inflation data and Micron’s earnings. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs say Middle East oil flows are returning toward pre-war levels despite ongoing shipping risks. President Trump supports independent audits of AI systems under an accord with technology executives.
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Bloomberg Television

President Trump says he and leading technology executives signed an agreement on AI regulation that is morally binding. Despite mounting pressure to address risks to humanity, he maintains that AI companies should police themselves, arguing this is essential for the US to stay ahead of China. University of Innsbruck scholar Matthias Kettemann provides analysis.
TTRT World

Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump denied offering Iran relief from sanctions. Qatar is pushing for peace talks.
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CNBC

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a “friend” and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal, saying Kim would be “fine” as long as Trump remained in office. Trump made the comments after being asked why North Korea could have nuclear weapons while Iran could not.
AAl Jazeera

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he was willing to ease sanctions on Iran. Qatar was pressing for peace talks, while a recovery in Middle East crude supply had driven prices lower in the previous session.
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Reuters

Donald Trump rejects the need for new AI safety laws, while OpenAI’s Altman discusses the company’s IPO plans. The program also reports that OpenAI is targeting $30 billion in new funding.
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Bloomberg Television

US President Donald Trump says he will not consider jointly developing artificial intelligence with China, arguing that this would hand technological secrets to a major economic rival. He again rejected restrictions on AI, saying they would hinder its progress, while backing substantial industry self-regulation to guard against potential dangers.
BBBC Chinese

President Donald Trump endorsed outside audits to assess the safety of artificial intelligence systems in an accord with Silicon Valley leaders. The agreement seeks to address growing concern over AI risks while sidestepping new government rules.
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Bloomberg News

US President Donald Trump said Bill Gates had allegedly changed his position and no longer believed artificial intelligence could cause events resulting in one billion deaths. Trump did not say where he heard Gates make the claim on Monday. Gates had previously urged government action to limit AI risks.
TTASS

US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement on AI regulation covering internal reviews and joint monitoring, but it stops short of establishing concrete guardrails.
AAl Jazeera
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An official says Donald Trump’s administration used money intended for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pay for television advertisements portraying the president favorably.

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines Donald Trump’s support among White voters without college degrees. Trump has announced a $15 billion steel factory project in Iowa as Republican candidates there face strong headwinds in midterm polling. CNN’s Audie Cornish also discusses the close Iowa races.

Artificial intelligence industry leaders met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss mounting concerns about threats from the technology. Trump said he does not want excessive regulation to stifle innovation. Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp attended and spoke with Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall.

The Trump administration has launched America.gov to make government information and services easier to access. For now, the site works like a ChatGPT- or Claude-style chatbot powered by Google’s Gemini and xAI’s Grok, directing users to official sources; Trump said it would not store user information.

Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his decision to charge Donald Trump, as the Justice Department pushes to target law enforcement officials involved in the investigation of the president. Smith responded to senators’ questions at the hearing.

President Donald Trump unveiled a government website designed as a one-stop shop for people handling basic tasks such as renewing a passport, enrolling in Medicare or applying for disaster relief.
The former US prosecutor who secured indictments against Donald Trump clashed with Republican senators while defending the integrity of his investigations. He said career prosecutors involved in the cases were illegally fired.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued an open letter accusing Donald Trump of misleading Americans about the ongoing war, Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz. It urges US voters to take back control from “corrupt politicians”, declares Iran the victor and says “Death to America” targets the ruling elite, not the American people.

President Donald Trump launched America.gov on Tuesday, an AI-powered tool designed to help Americans navigate government websites. He called it “revolutionary” while acknowledging that hackers might eventually find a way into the system.

Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department pushed to target law enforcement officials involved in his investigation into President Trump. Smith responded to senators’ questions about his decision to charge Trump.
