Trump waives shipping law as gasoline prices soar
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NPRAMar 18, 2:49 PM
Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work?
The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. ports. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.
Mother JonesBMar 18, 2:37 PM
The World Is on Fire. Gas Prices Are Rising. Republicans Are Trying to Make It Harder to Vote.
The world is on fire. Gas prices are rising. The US economy is in shambles. President Trump has bulldozed through his promise of “no new wars” and 6 in 10 Americans believe the country is worse off th
VoxBMar 18, 10:00 AM
The accidental rise of Botox
A sidewalk chalkboard sign advertises Botox, fillers, and facial treatments in Lafayette, California, on May 21, 2025. | Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images In the early 1800s, in southwestern German
Common DreamsCMar 18, 11:45 AM
New Polling: As Trump’s War Drives Up Energy Prices, Americans Call for Corporate Profiteering Crackdown
As President Trump’s escalating war with Iran pushes energy prices higher, Americans are looking for ways to keep electricity bills in check. New polling from Groundwork Collaborative and Data for Pro
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AxiosAMar 18, 2:28 PM
Trump waives shipping law as gasoline prices soar
President Trump has formally waived requirements that only U.S. ships can carry cargo between domestic ports as officials look to ease access to fuel and supplies while the Strait of Hormuz remains th
Al JazeeraBMar 18, 5:56 PM
Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs
Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
The HillBMar 18, 2:29 PM
Trump temporarily loosening shipping rules in bid to lower gas prices
The Trump administration is temporarily loosening shipping laws as part of an effort to lower gasoline and other commodity prices amid the conflict with Iran, though the effort may only have a small i
The HillBMar 18, 5:41 PM
Vance says rising gas prices a ‘temporary blip’
Vice President Vance referred to high gas prices as a result of the war in Iran as “a temporary blip” during remarks Wednesday in Michigan. “Look, gas prices are up, and we know they’re up, and we kno
AxiosAMar 17, 6:03 PM
Exclusive: Gallego presses DOE on oil reserve as gas prices rise
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is pressing the Energy Department for details on plans to provide oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as pump prices rise. Why it matters: Gallego's new letter to En
AxiosAMar 12, 4:35 AM
Trump will tap oil reserve as Iran war drives up gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the International Energy Agency "unanimously" agreed to President Trump's request to coordinate the release of 400 million barrels of oil and refined produ
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Daily CallerDMar 18, 3:14 PM
Trump Waives US Shipping Law As Gas Prices Rise Amid Iran War
'This action will allow vital resources ... to flow freely to U.S. ports'
ReasonAMar 18, 1:30 PM
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