Live updates: Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil amid soaring diesel prices

What to know today OIL STRIKES: President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage. He spoke after diesel prices in the U.S. hit a record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average. ELECTION PAYOUT: House Speaker Mike Johnson told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Congress would “work through” Trump’s promise to give $5,000 to American adults if Republicans keep the House and Senate after the midterm elections, but he did not commit to ensuring the president’s proposal was executed. AI PLAN: Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize developing a plan around artificial intelligence, saying that’s what he would be doing if he were running for president in 2028. MAIL-IN BALLOTS: A federal judge late last night ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration’s effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matter.

Live updates and the latest news as Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil amid soaring diesel prices and Mike Johnson says Congress could “work through” Trump’s vow to give every adult a $5,000 payment if Republicans keep the House and Senate.