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The administration has dropped Lance Schroyer’s bid to head ICE, according to a notice released Thursday. Schroyer, once an Oklahoma state trooper, had been selected by Donald Trump for the post.

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 2026-10-18. 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% |
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In her weekly newsletter from Brussels, Euronews Europe editor Maria Tadeo argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.
Eeuronews

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.
TTASS

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
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The administration has dropped Lance Schroyer’s bid to head ICE, according to a notice released Thursday. Schroyer, once an Oklahoma state trooper, had been selected by Donald Trump for the post.

US President Donald Trump plans to meet representatives of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss the war with Iran. He said he wants to hear directly where the regional allies stand and how they are doing.
The administration acknowledges that the proposed arch could obstruct views along the river, while saying those effects “cannot be fully avoided.”

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that efforts to establish a U.S. Army base in Poland are making progress, crediting Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s “bold leadership.”
Donald Trump says the United States is nearing a critical juncture over whether to resume massive attacks aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. He says he faces a major choice over whether to “go in and annihilate” the Iranian regime.
The White House says it is withdrawing the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
US President Donald Trump says Washington and Warsaw have made significant progress toward establishing a US Army base in Poland. He says the location could be announced soon if the plan moves forward, calling it a historic step for the US-Polish alliance.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union’s proposal to make Canada an associate member, saying the two sides would be stronger together. He dismissed Donald Trump’s objections, while Trump threatened higher tariffs on Europe if the plan is approved. Steve Keen of the University of Amsterdam offered analysis.

Speaking in North Carolina, President Donald Trump laid out his proposed $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for American adults and pledged to make his tax cuts permanent if Republicans win the midterm elections.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are planning to attend the state dinner involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, according to sources.
