WorldThis is the diesel war Trump wants stopped
US President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks were creating a fuel shortage that was “hurting the world.”

President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
|---|---|
| Party | Republican |
| Offices |
|
| 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 2026-10-20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.

Democrats are aiming for a blue wave in both chambers, with North Carolina a pivotal state. Donald Trump plans to rally Republican voters there on Tuesday. All 14 House seats and a closely watched Senate seat are contested; Democrats have not won a Senate seat in the state since 2008, and former governor Roy Cooper hopes to change that.
AAl Jazeera English

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor responds to President Donald Trump’s latest comments about Russia, as questions mount over America’s support for Ukraine.
A
ABC News

Speaking to supporters in Kansas, Trump said unrest in France was a warning of what could happen in the US if Democrats win, blaming immigration and “globalist left-wing politicians” for the violence. CNN commentators discussed his reasons for linking Democrats to the violence and his view that immigration is driving political turmoil in France.
C
CNN

Ukraine’s military released video of what it calls the first successful rescue by drone. A heavy-lift drone evacuated a 49-year-old infantryman from an area it described as inaccessible and surrounded by landmines. Separately, US envoy Steve Witkoff met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway. The White House denied cutting intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while Trump lashed out at Zelensky on Monday amid worsening US-Ukraine relations.
C
CNN

France is widening curfews after violent riots led to 2,500 arrests. Donald Trump warned Americans about Europe’s future, while the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. criticized progressive policies, open borders and Cuba’s communist regime.
F
Fox News

Trump said late Monday in Kansas that he does not intend to harm Canadian jet maker Bombardier, more than a month after threatening to bar the company from the U.S. market.
R
Reuters

Riots in France deepen turmoil in Emmanuel Macron’s final months as president, potentially benefiting Marine Le Pen. A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Donald Trump’s approval at a record low. Saudi Arabia postpones its “Davos in the Desert” conference as Houthi attacks keep Riyadh airport closed; a separate report examines a hacker who used AI agents to breach more than 100 companies.
R
Reuters

Vladimir Putin proposed a meeting of the US, Chinese and Russian leaders during the APEC summit. Donald Trump said he would take part, with denuclearization—not ending the war in Ukraine—as the focus. Beijing has not stated a position, while Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said such a meeting would inflate Putin’s status and encourage him to continue the war.
BBBC Chinese

Trump said he is willing to meet Putin and Xi in China. He also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying it was time for someone else to negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf.
Eeuronews

US President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that allowing immigrants into France was “a big mistake,” and that Paris would soon become “a Muslim city.”
Eeuronews
Reports that mention this person, by story.
US President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks were creating a fuel shortage that was “hurting the world.”

Officials at the Kennedy Center have warned that the institution could face fiscal collapse within weeks unless President Donald Trump’s name is added back to the building, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
The revised Clarity Act draft would require divestiture and allow state attorneys general to sue to enforce its ethics provision, which Donald Trump has agreed to.

President Donald Trump said Monday that a “sick conspiracy” exists against artificial intelligence and data centers, adding that the United States has the power to regulate and prosecute AI companies.
US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel refineries, blaming the strikes for a global diesel shortage. The report says Russia-Ukraine fighting and Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy facilities are affecting fuel supplies, while the US-Israel war with Iran has also driven energy prices sharply higher.

Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, is trying to win over leading international investors to lessen the country’s economic reliance on the United States as a trade war with President Donald Trump grows more intense.
President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to urge a halt to Russian and Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea during a possible meeting with Donald Trump in New York next week. He said Ukraine is open to maritime and energy ceasefires and would seek partial agreements on grain exports and energy if Vladimir Putin rejects a broader truce.

Mike Johnson says Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000-per-person “dividend” would require approval from Congress. Trump made the unusual pledge at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising the payment if voters keep the GOP in control on Capitol Hill.

Amid warnings from industry leaders about the risks of rapid AI development, President Trump appeared to dismiss their concerns and instead focused on the U.S. technology race with China.

US President Donald Trump criticised those urging AI companies to slow their development, calling them “negative” forces. His remarks came shortly after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company would not go public this year because of safety concerns.