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Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, discusses U.S.-Iran tensions ahead of the midterms, saying Iran does not want President Trump to be strong.

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 2026-10-26. 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.

Protests and unrest are spreading across Europe as President Donald Trump criticizes the turmoil. A foreign policy expert warns that outside actors may be fueling tensions, bringing new security concerns for Americans abroad.
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Fox News

Donald Trump posted a roughly 1,300-word attack on late-night host Bill Maher on Sunday, after Maher interviewed former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump called Maher a “total loser,” criticized his show and its laughter, and accused him of praising Trump privately while mocking him on television.
TThe Guardian

Donald Trump said he is close to deciding whether to strike a deal with Tehran or resume attacks on Iran. Threats by Iran and the Houthis against Americans in the Middle East are continuing to grow, while Trump has suggested US strikes could restart after the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
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Bloomberg Television

US President Donald Trump ruled out an immediate strike on Iran on Sunday, saying Washington had no plans to attack—a departure from his earlier threats. Qatari mediators have been in Tehran coordinating with Washington to ease regional tensions.
TTRT World

Trump said he is weighing whether to reach a deal with Iran or resume military action as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
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CNBC

At a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Donald Trump spoke about Rep. Ilhan Omar, ongoing investigations involving her and protests in France.
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Fox News

Trump says strikes will not take place today, as Iran warns renewed US-Israeli attacks would produce no different outcome from past ones. An Israeli assault on Hebron has displaced thousands, while restrictions tighten across the West Bank.
AAl Jazeera

Trump said it is time to strike Iran or reach a deal with it.
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Bloomberg News

During a Michigan rally in the final stretch before the 2026 midterm elections, Trump responds to a protester and calls for the person to be removed.
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Fox News

Before boarding Air Force One, Donald Trump told reporters there are “two very different sets of intelligence reports” on Iran.
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Bloomberg News
Reports that mention this person, by story.
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, discusses U.S.-Iran tensions ahead of the midterms, saying Iran does not want President Trump to be strong.

A competitive congressional race in New Jersey suggests that concerns about affordability could create problems for Donald Trump in November, as petrol prices test his voters.
President Donald Trump appeared to suggest on Sunday that New Mexico should be renamed “New America” by sharing an image labeled with the new name. The post came days after he signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.”
US President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social suggesting that New Mexico should be renamed New America.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Greenland as the EU prepares a substantial investment package and closer political ties with the autonomous Danish territory. The visit signals support for Greenland and Denmark as Donald Trump presses for greater US control of the mineral-rich island, straining US-European relations and NATO tensions.

The Trump administration has filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court over rules governing USPS mail ballots. The court is poised to resolve the dispute before the November election.

As the Iran war continues, Donald Trump’s description of it as a “little excursion” is becoming an uphill battle. Comments from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggest those promises may be increasingly difficult to reconcile.

US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he supports renaming New Mexico “New America,” calling the proposed name more prestigious and beautiful. The federal government cannot change a state’s name; that authority belongs to state officials and residents through legislation and a referendum. New Mexico media report that residents oppose the idea.
With the midterm elections only weeks away, Republicans are uneasy about their prospects. Trump argues that making the election about him is the answer, while CNN’s NewsNight panelists debate whether that approach is sound and whether his record-low approval could hurt Republicans in close races.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce increased EU investment in Greenland on Monday, including funding for critical minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy. Her two-day visit signals support for Greenland and Denmark as US President Donald Trump pushes for American control of the Arctic territory.
