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Benjamin Neta

2026-08-14 12:09:45

Netanyahu faces election pressure as Trump still withholds public backing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting election pressure ahead of the October 27 vote, according to Axios. The report said that during a meeting in the Oval Office two weeks ago, U.S. President Donald Trump asked Netanyahu how he was polling before the election. Netanyahu reportedly paused before one of his advisers stepped in and told Trump, 「Mr. President, he is ahead.」 Even so, Axios said Netanyahu’s lead was slim. Trump has not publicly offered the endorsement Netanyahu had hoped for, despite repeated questions from reporters. Axios noted that Trump could still change his mind, but with only 75 days left before the election, time is running short for Netanyahu. Polling numbers cited in the report show Netanyahu’s governing coalition at just 49 to 53 seats, well below both its current 68-seat position and the 61 seats needed to form a government. By contrast, Israel’s opposition bloc is polling at 67 to 70 seats. Netanyahu’s main rival, former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, is leading in most polls.

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Jones Act

2026-08-05 00:52:27

US Set to Extend Jones Act Waiver to Ease Gas Prices; Trump Dismisses Polls as 'Fake'

The U.S. government is expected to extend a temporary Jones Act waiver within the coming days to ease domestic fuel supply bottlenecks and lower gasoline prices, according to Reuters. The waiver, which expires on August 16, has already become the longest such suspension in the law's history, having been invoked nearly 200 times over roughly four and a half months. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the measure has helped cut energy prices in California and parts of the East Coast, and predicted the administration would continue the policy. Analysts, however, argue the impact will be limited, possibly shaving only a few cents off gas prices. The administration is divided over expanding the waiver's scope, with Republican lawmakers and shipping groups warning that broad relaxations could hurt domestic shipping capacity and national security. Meanwhile, President Trump faces political pressure from rising oil prices and falling approval ratings, which multiple polls put at approximately 32% to 34%. Trump dismissed the surveys as 'fake polls,' claiming his real approval is 'the best ever.' The recent Iran conflict has disrupted energy transport, pushing U.S. gasoline prices back above $4 per gallon. The administration is seeking to lower fuel costs through greater transport flexibility and pressure on oil companies.

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Trump

2026-07-31 15:48:14

Trump approval hits second-term low as Iran war and gas prices weigh on sentiment

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level of his second term, according to political analyst Nate Silver, who tied the drop to the ongoing Iran war and a sharp rise in gasoline prices. Silver said the timing closely matches the return of fighting with Iran and higher energy costs. With the war nearing the six-month mark, data from the American Automobile Association showed the U.S. average gasoline price at about $4.11 per gallon as of Friday morning, up from roughly $3.15 a year earlier. Polling averages from Decision Desk HQ put Trump’s overall approval at 40.6%, while his average disapproval stood at 57.5%. Other surveys point to broader public opposition to the conflict. A Quinnipiac University poll found 60% of U.S. voters opposed the war, the highest share since the conflict began on Feb. 28. Nearly three-quarters of Americans said they opposed sending U.S. troops to Iran. An AP-NORC poll found 64% of Americans viewed the war as “not worth it,” including 87% of Democrats, 37% of Republicans and 68% of independents.

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