President Trump looks to suspend the federal gas tax
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NBC NewsBMay 11, 11:14 PM
President Trump looks to suspend the federal gas tax
Amid a global energy crisis, President Trump says he will suspend the federal gas tax, a move that would require an act of Congress, as more Americans are feeling the pain at the pump. NBC News’ Ryan
New York TimesAMay 11, 9:38 PM
Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax
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CBS NewsBMay 11, 11:37 PM
Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
CBS NewsBMay 11, 11:28 PM
Trump wants to suspend gas tax amid high prices due to war with Iran
President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that he wants to temporarily lift the federal gas tax as prices continue to rise amid the ongoing war with Iran. Mr. Trump also said the latest response fro
The New RepublicBMay 11, 6:51 PM
Trump Wants to Suspend Gas Tax as Peace Deal Seems Nowhere in Sight
President Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax, telling CBS News Monday that he thinks “it’s a great idea.” “We’re going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we’
MSNBCCMay 11, 10:18 PM
Trump says he supports temporary suspension of federal gas tax
Any pause on the federal gas tax would require approval from Congress. Oil and gas prices have soared since the war with Iran began in late February. The post Trump says he supports temporary suspensi
NPRAMay 11, 4:59 PM
Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran
Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.
CBS NewsBMay 12, 12:55 AM
Trump pushes for federal gas tax pause as Iran war shows no end in sight
President Trump told CBS News exclusively on Monday that he wants to suspend the federal gas tax to give Americans some relief at the pump as the war with Iran continues. CBS News senior White House a
VoxBMay 11, 10:15 PM
Can Trump lower gas prices?
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The New RepublicBMay 8, 3:05 PM
Trump Unloads on Black Woman Reporter Who Dared Ask About Gas Prices
Donald Trump either can’t or won’t face the music. The president exploded at a Black female reporter Thursday who dared to question why he was so focused on his expensive Washington vanity projects wh
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Associated PressAMay 11, 4:33 PM
Trump says he will suspend federal gas tax to help address high fuel prices - WSAW
Trump says he will suspend federal gas tax to help address high fuel prices WSAW
The HillBMay 11, 5:26 PM
Hawley to introduce bill suspending 18.4-cent per gallon gas tax
Citing support from President Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) says he will introduce legislation to suspend the federal gas tax, which would save drivers 18.4 cents per gallon. Suspending the gas tax
AxiosAMay 11, 7:56 PM
Trump backs federal gas tax suspension
President Trump endorsed suspension of the federal gasoline tax in an interview with CBS News Monday. Why it matters: It marks a reversal for the White House as Republicans face political blowback ove
AxiosAMay 10, 4:56 PM
Trump official opens door to gas tax suspension
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump administration is "open" to suspending the federal gasoline tax amid high pump prices. Why it matters: His remarks slightly soften the White House s
Al JazeeraBMay 11, 8:59 PM
Trump says he will suspend petrol tax amid soaring US fuel prices
Suspending a federal tax requires an act of Congress, and there may be procedural delays before it can be achieved.
The HillBMay 11, 4:52 PM
Trump: Federal gas tax pause ‘a great idea’
President Donald Trump confirmed reports he aims to pause the federal gas tax as prices remain elevated during the war with Iran.
USA TodayBMay 8, 4:10 PM
Gas prices are over $4 in some areas of Louisiana. Here’s where - New Orleans CityBusiness
Gas prices are over $4 in some areas of Louisiana. Here’s where New Orleans CityBusiness
The HillBMay 10, 5:55 PM
Wright on gas prices: ‘I can’t make any predictions’
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday he is “avoiding” predictions on gas prices, as the average cost has reached its highest point amid the war in Iran. “I can’t make any predictions about … oil
AxiosAMay 7, 9:40 AM
Gas prices won't return to pre-war levels any time soon
If a U.S.-Iran peace deal actually happens this time — and that's still a big if — consumers have a long road ahead before filling up returns all the way to the good old days of early 2026. Why it mat
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TownhallDMay 11, 6:30 PM
President Trump Says He Will Suspend the Federal Gas Tax
NY PostCMay 12, 12:50 AM
Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to suspend California gas tax as Trump takes action
Gavin Newsom was defiant about California's costly fuel policies as President Donald Trump called a gas tax suspension a "great idea."
National ReviewBMay 10, 10:30 AM
Five Ways Republicans Can Bring Down Gas Prices and Reclaim the ‘Affordability’ Mantle
Slashing ‘green’ red tape could help lower costs at the pump.
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