Trump declared an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine “effective immediately.” He posted it after Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries that the administration blamed for pushing U.S. diesel to $6.28 a gallon. Days earlier, he announced a deal for Russia to send hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel to ease pressure on American drivers and truckers. Zelenskyy called the diesel purchase a “betrayal” and then said the ceasefire announcement itself was news to him. He indicated that Ukraine would support a mutual halt if Russia stops hitting Ukrainian energy sites, but Moscow has not confirmed. This is at least the fourth time Trump has publicly announced an energy truce; earlier versions, including the September one, unraveled within days as strikes continued. Every refinery or power plant hit tightens diesel supply and keeps pump prices elevated heading into winter. Ukraine says the strikes cut Russian revenue. The administration says the same strikes raise costs for American workers. Both can be true, which is why the mutual stop idea keeps returning — and why it keeps failing when one side treats it as optional.Pat also covered: Keith Malinak health update: Our longtime producer is in the ICU after a stroke and remains in stable critical condition. James Talarico was off the trail for ~12 days; an audio recording alleged a Lindner Center of Hope employee in Mason, Ohio confirmed he had been a patient and was discharged. Takashi Yamazaki’s sequel to Godzilla Minus One has confirmed release dates—November 3 in Japan and November 6 in North America. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has a record of supporting benefits for illegal immigrants arguing that denying them access is discriminatory and that the state should stop “discriminating by documentation status.” Homeland Security Investigations executed a court-authorized search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigationDoes an energy ceasefire neither side has fully confirmed change anything this week, or is this another announcement that lasts until the next strike? Have the previous attempts made any real difference in what Americans pay at the pump?If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications.KEKSI: The Halloween box is available in limited supply, so grab yours while it lasts. Keksi ships nationwide. Order yours at keksi.com. Again, that's keksi.com.Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/unleashed and use promo code PAT to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warrantyReal Estate Agents I Trust:Find a trusted real estate agent atRealEstateAgentsITrust.com.Blaze TV: Get $40 off a BlazeTV+ annual subscription with code POLLWATCH40. Poll Watch included.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices