Trump Pressures Ukraine, Trump's Midterm Priorities, Saudi Arabia Airport Attacks

President Trump is increasing pressure on Ukraine over its strikes on Russian oil refineries while again calling on Ukrainians to hold wartime elections and threatening to cut off U.S. intelligence support.
President Trump is trying to show voters he is focused on affordability as record fuel prices and a controversial Russian diesel deal collide with his familiar political grievances just weeks before the midterms.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have killed at least 20 people in the past week and repeatedly struck Riyadh’s main airport, raising new questions about the kingdom’s security and the role of its allies.

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(0:00) Introduction
(01:52) Trump Pressures Ukraine
(05:48) Trump's Midterm Priorities
(09:27) Saudi Arabia Airport Attacks

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