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A federal judge has stopped the Kennedy Center board of trustees’ latest effort to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
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 2026-10-19. 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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US President Donald Trump waived another set of sanctions tied to Russian fossil fuel sales, prompting bipartisan backlash days before they were due to take effect under a bill he signed last month. The executive-order waiver comes as Trump’s feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky intensifies and support for Kyiv in Washington shows cracks, heightening concern among European allies.
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CNN

Donald Trump has formally endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid for re-election, praising him as a partner and warning that the United States could carry out the work against Iran itself if Israel had the wrong leader. Israel votes on October 27, and no party is projected to win a majority.
AAl Jazeera

Trump accused Zelensky on social media of not wanting to end the war and said Ukraine could have secured a better deal two years ago. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Zelensky was presenting a false choice and denied US restrictions on Starlink. Zelensky said Ukraine was being pressured to concede, and accused the US of slowing Starlink and delaying Patriot missile deliveries.
MMeduza

Trump endorsed Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election, while Ben-Gvir faced student protesters. The report also mentions Israeli gunfire killing a seven-year-old girl in Gaza and settlers attacking EU diplomats.
AAl Jazeera

US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France on Sunday and urged the country to tighten migration rules. Vice President JD Vance made similar comments Saturday and linked the issue to the November 3 congressional midterms.
FFrance 24

US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France on Sunday and urged the country to tighten migration rules. Vice President JD Vance made similar remarks on Saturday and linked the issue to the November 3 congressional midterms.
FFrance 24 English

President Donald Trump reiterated his plan early Monday to close and renovate a public golf course in Washington, DC, saying construction would start “IMMEDIATELY” despite a judge’s order requiring three days’ notice before work begins.
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CNN

Saudi Arabia says its defences intercepted incoming Houthi missiles and drones, including repeated waves over Riyadh. Donald Trump says the kingdom welcomes assistance from the US and Israel, while Saudi and UAE officials discuss the regional security situation. A Saudi helicopter also crashed near the Yemeni border, and travel disruption is affecting preparations for the FII investment gathering.
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Bloomberg Television

Trump said a diesel deal with Russia and his refusal to impose what he called “hellish sanctions” were intended to start peace negotiations. He said he did not want to drive Russia from the bargaining table, and again accused Zelensky of targeting Russian refineries and hurting diesel markets, claiming the Ukrainian leader did not want to end the war.
MMeduza

Trump has belatedly endorsed Netanyahu days before Israel’s election. Their approaches to Iran and Gaza have diverged, and Trump warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.
Eeuronews
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A federal judge has stopped the Kennedy Center board of trustees’ latest effort to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
Average US diesel prices reached a record just below $6.27 a gallon on Tuesday, adding pressure on President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm congressional elections. Prices have surged as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts global fuel flows, while Trump has repeatedly downplayed the war’s impact and blamed Kyiv for attacks on Russian oil refineries.

The Trump administration is withdrawing tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance from countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America.
A federal judge has stopped the Kennedy Center from restoring President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue, a move intended to recognize his renovation efforts.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the department is examining President Donald Trump’s proposal to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress after the November elections. Bessent says Trump’s intent is very real.

A drone struck a petrol station in Kyiv early Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, one day after Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to attack each other’s energy assets. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg said the incident shows that the definition of energy targets remains unclear.

Former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker discusses newly released documents describing the behavior of Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump is attacking the Supreme Court after it rejected his effort to limit mail-in voting in this year’s midterm elections.

Median household income in the United States increased 2.6% to $87,460 in 2025, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. The year marked the start of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Thailand aims to settle the substance of a tariff agreement with the US before Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets President Donald Trump later this week, with Bangkok potentially seeking a slightly lower rate.