PoliticsSupreme Court Heads Toward Likely Trump Clashes in New Term
The US Supreme Court is set to revisit President Trump’s sweeping claims of executive power in its new term, with possible implications for the midterm elections as well.
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 2026-10-05. 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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| 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% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 1,379 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | registered voters · 1,379 | 40% | 57% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,536 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | adults · 1,536 | 36% | 57% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

President Donald Trump said the United States reached an oil agreement with Venezuela that would more than double US oil reserves, increase supply and lower gas prices. He said the deal gives the US majority control of more than 65 billion barrels through a partnership with private business.
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CNN

Donald Trump said U.S. communities that oppose artificial intelligence data centers could ultimately become “backwards and poor.” As Republicans voice concerns about backlash against the facilities, he said China “could not be happier” with the anti-data-center movement.
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CNBC

Trump firmly defended controversial data centers, arguing that they will make communities “successful and rich.”
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ABC News

The US says it struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after detecting preparations to deploy new mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it attacked US-operated bases in Jordan, while the UAE reported intercepting a drone. Donald Trump threatened a forceful response.
TThe Guardian

Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “hard” as the conflict flares again. An exchange of fire between the warring countries ends weeks of relative quiet, sending oil prices higher.
FFinancial Times

US President Donald Trump called Iran a “Failed Nation” and demanded that its leaders be prosecuted over the killing of protesters. He also vowed to respond after Iran fired missiles at a Jordanian base hosting US troops, following a US strike on Iran’s Larak Island. The renewed clashes risk prolonging the war.
AAl Jazeera

Donald Trump urged communities across the United States not to stifle the data-centre industry, calling it a “golden goose”. The appeal comes as demonstrators in Virginia joined a nationwide protest against data centres.
TTRT World

Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America and has asked Apple to reflect the change in its Maps platform, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Google has made the change for US users, while Canadian users still see Lake Ontario. MapQuest says it will not rename the lake, and Canadian officials have pushed back.
BBBC News

President Trump promoted last week’s oil deal with Venezuela as a way to bring down gas prices. Experts, however, do not agree that the agreement will ease costs for consumers anytime soon.
CCBS News

Donald Trump branded Iran’s leadership an “officially failed nation” and accused its authorities of killing protesters on a massive scale. He also threatened retaliation against Iran and called for its leaders to face a war crimes trial.
TTRT World
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The US Supreme Court is set to revisit President Trump’s sweeping claims of executive power in its new term, with possible implications for the midterm elections as well.
President Donald Trump is mounting a major campaign push in states that have reliably backed Republicans, as a new NBC News poll suggests the party may face an uphill fight in the midterm elections. New Trump ads funded by taxpayers are airing in prime time, including during some football games.

In an interview with Euronews, US adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos said President Donald Trump is determined to end the war with Iran soon. He also discussed US ties with Gulf states, Sudan and the political stakes ahead of the midterm elections.

Elon Musk will rename the company SpaceXSI, marking its third name change this year. The move follows Donald Trump’s push to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.”
President Trump is stepping up campaign appearances, hoping to turn rallies in Republican-leaning states into votes for the party. The GOP effort is facing political headwinds as its support declines.

US President Donald Trump has appointed National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America’s “Super Intelligence” czar amid growing fears over AI. Oil markets are also reacting to Houthi attacks and export data, while France’s fiscal troubles push the euro to a 17-month low.

US President Donald Trump has appointed National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America’s “Super Intelligence” czar amid growing fears about artificial intelligence. Oil markets are also reacting to Houthi attacks and export data, while France’s fiscal problems push the euro to a 17-month low.

The US Supreme Court formally opens a new term with a wave of appeals from President Trump on its docket, alongside major cases involving guns, religious freedom and climate change.

Pro-Russia Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik declared victory on Sunday in the contested Bosnia vote, saying his party would secure a “vast majority”. He is serving a six-year ban from public office for defying rulings by Bosnia’s international envoy and Constitutional Court.
Four weeks before Election Day, Republicans are defending territory they never expected to be at risk. President Donald Trump is urging voters not to abandon his party, promising further cash giveaways as Democratic hopes for the midterms grow.