PoliticsBessent to Meet He Lifeng Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet his Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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 2026-10-17. 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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| RMG Research2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06 registered voters · 2,000 | 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06 | registered voters · 2,000 | 43% | 56% |
| Pew Research Center2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04 adults · 5,062 | 2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04 | adults · 5,062 | 30% | 68% |
| 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% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

US President Donald Trump said he intends to make what he called a “very good decision” on anti-Russian sanctions, saying it would benefit the country and the world.
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At a rally in Kentucky on Saturday, Trump highlighted the power he has wielded during his second stint in the White House, seeking to boost Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms. He said, “I can do stuff that is unbelievable.”
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The Associated Press

At a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, Trump promoted his record on reducing violent crime committed by illegal immigrants.
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Fox News

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that restricting Ukraine’s access to satellite systems and intelligence used against Russian attacks was a “complete mistake.” He warned the move could prolong Russia’s full-scale invasion rather than advance peace. Trump has denied asking for satellite access to be suspended.
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Katie Zacharia stepped down as White House press secretary after five days in the role and one press briefing. Fox News reported on President Donald Trump’s reaction, in which he said she was treated “very nastily.”
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Fox News

Donald Trump said Friday he had not asked for Starshield services to Ukraine to be reduced. Elon Musk had insisted that any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have required the US president’s say-so.
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Donald Trump said Friday that he had not asked for Starshield services to be reduced in Ukraine. Elon Musk had insisted that any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have been imposed by the US president.
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Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on rumors about other members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet and on US-Ukraine relations during “Special Report.”
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Fox News

Donald Trump credited his economic policies with a manufacturing boom in Georgia as he rallied voters there. The state is set to host a crucial US Senate race in November’s midterm election.
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Bloomberg News

Donald Trump issued a decree waiving several sanctions under a law tightening restrictions on Russia. He told Congress the waiver serves US national interests. The law also provides for sanctions on Russian leaders, state-owned companies and trading partners, with the administration due to report by October 18 on potential measures or their compatibility with US interests.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet his Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Major automakers, suppliers and dealers urged President Donald Trump on Friday to keep Chinese automakers out of the U.S. market, ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.
Charles Kupchan, a former Obama administration National Security Council member, told FRANCE 24 that the Iran war “in many respects jeopardises the Trump presidency.” He called it “yet another failed war of choice,” saying it has raised fuel and living costs ahead of the midterms, while accusing Trump’s advisers of putting loyalty before facts.

Eric Martin joins a Bloomberg Television discussion of Marco Rubio’s shift into President Trump’s forthright global representative, including how the secretary of state has recast his diplomatic approach.

Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy details President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new military base ahead of Trump’s planned meeting with Gulf leaders.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is reportedly planning to attend the state dinner hosted by Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and others are also expected to attend, according to reports.

Leaders of six major auto trade groups jointly signed a letter urging President Trump not to allow Chinese automakers into the United States ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit.

Donald Trump rejects artificial intelligence regulations, arguing that the United States cannot fall behind China. Unlike in the US, China appears to have little open concern that AI could soon destroy humanity, while AI is already used for government services, assignment feedback and robot deliveries.

President Donald Trump is set to make an announcement on health care as his administration focuses on prescription drug prices, insurance costs and price transparency.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week. With the trade truce nearing expiration, tens of billions of dollars in tariff relief and artificial intelligence are among the issues on the table as both economies need the relationship to endure.