PodcastThe President's Daily BriefOctober 20, 2026
October 20th, 2026: Trump–Zelensky Rift Deepens & Iran Tightens Hold Over Hormuz
US-Ukraine rifts widen and Iran's Hormuz blockade is pushing Brent crude toward $108 a barrel.
- Intel dispute escalates: Zelensky says US intel sharing was briefly interrupted; Rubio denies it but admits a "software problem" hit Ukraine's early warning system, prompting GOP calls for a congressional probe.
- Russia pounds grid, Trump blames Kyiv: A Russian strike hit 28 substations and fired 16 missiles at Kyiv, cutting power to 500,000+, while Trump accused Zelensky of worsening fuel shortages and "probably" never wanting peace.
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