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Trump eyes federal gas tax holiday as diesel tops $6 and midterms near

Trump says his administration is considering suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax. Congress must approve any suspension and is not due back until after the Nov. 3 midterms. Trump signed an order letting truckers use tax-exempt red-dyed diesel through Dec. 31. Diesel averages $6.32 a gallon, and Trump’s approval sits at a career-low 32%. Several […]

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Half a billion dollars in GOP spending does little to move pollsHigh-quality public surveys show Democratic Senate candidates tied or leading in Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas — the same as before Labor Day.

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Trump makes third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend longtime strongholdUS President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Wednesday for the third time in a month, placing unusual focus on a state he won easily in 2024 but where Republicans now face unexpectedly tight midterm election battles as they seek to retain control of Congress.

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Most US Voters Say Trump, Congress Don't Take AI Risks Seriously, Reuters/Ipsos Poll FindsUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

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‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical BillsThe idea of scrapping the U.S. health insurance system for a massive expansion of government-funded healthcare isn’t new. But voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidates calling for universal coverage.

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In Virginia, Democrat Hoping to Oust Republican Tests Anti-Corruption Message Echoing Around CountryHAYES, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman may have spent nearly two decades in Congress, but the Republican is emphasizing the humbler parts of his resume while running for another term this year. His advertisements talk about his work in a tomato cannery and on a fishing boat, and how he commutes to Washington from the same modest home in rural Virginia…

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Scalise: El-Sayed 'Not the Anomaly'During an appearance on Thursday's broadcast of FBN's "Mornings," House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) insisted Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a self-proclaimed Democrat Socialist, was not an anomaly. | Clips

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Democrats are betting on pastors and ministers in the midtermsFusing faith and politics is almost a no-brainer for many Republicans hoping to hold public office. But this election cycle, 12 pastors, seminarians and former clergy ran as Democrats, with about half securing nominations. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with NPR religion correspondent Jason Derose, who recently spent time on the campaign trail with…

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Murphy: Republicans in Deeply Red States Losing Because Iran War VotesOn Thursday's broadcast of MS NOW's "Deadline," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Republican lawmakers will likely lose in the midterm elections because they | Clips

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Can $1 billion power the GOP to victory in the midterms? Some campaigns fear it's too lateRepublicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump's unpopularity, persistent cost concerns and the fallout from the war in Iran.

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Trump: U.S. won't attack Iran before midtermsPresident Trump said Thursday the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Why it matters: Trump had been considering for several days resuming major combat operations before the midterms. However, his past statements about his intentions in Iran haven't always matched what he ultimately did. If major combat operations resume,…

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Trump lets truckers use red diesel on highways and defers fuel taxDonald Trump signed an order allowing truckers to use red-dyed diesel on highways and deferring the federal excise tax on fuel through year's end.

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President Trump considering suspending federal gas taxPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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Trump Defers Federal Fuel Tax on Dyed Diesel as Prices Hit $6.32Trump signed an order opening highway use of tax-free red-dyed diesel through year-end as diesel hovers above $6 a gallon, just below its $6.53 record.

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Trump’s red-dyed diesel order probably won’t lead to cheaper fuel, economists sayThe executive order only defers a 24.4-cent federal tax on $6.20-a-gallon diesel, and it adds no new supply.

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Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas taxPresident floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midterms Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger over fuel costs a month before the midterm elections. “We’re thinking about that,” Trump said when asked…

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Trump says he's considering suspending federal gas tax as states lead effort to lower costsPresident Trump said Tuesday that he's considering suspending the federal gas tax to lower costs — after four states already did so ahead of the midterm elections.

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McMaster opposes suspending SC gas tax as prices hit $4 a gallonGov. Henry McMaster voiced opposition to calls for suspending the state’s gas tax as gas prices hit $4 per gallon.

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Michigan Senate punts on state gas tax holidaySome Democrats in the Michigan Senate argued the high cost of gas and diesel fuel is President Donald Trump's "problem."

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Trump eyes federal gas tax holiday as diesel tops $6 and midterms near – KnowGov