Trump OKs dyed-diesel tax break, helping farmers and truckers save BIGLYPresident Donald Trump has taken a major step to shield American truckers and farmers from the high cost of fuel. On Monday, Trump signed an executive order allowing them to use dyed diesel without paying a federal penalty. 'The president listened to farmers and responded.' Dyed diesel is a tax-exempt fuel that is intended for off-road use, customarily…The Blaze1d agoWhole story →FoodEconomydyed diesel tax break
George Washington’s advice for the midtermsThe 2026 midterm elections present a tough environment for the Republican Party, raising questions about how to campaign in such challenging circumstances. As is often the case in American politics, the economy is a central concern for voters. In the last few weeks, prices — particularly for gas — have been too high for the comfort of any incumbent…The Blaze1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy2026 midterm elections
First New York wants you to drive less. Then it wants to tax every mile.On a recent episode of “The Drive,” my co-host Karl Brauer and I got into a discussion about a pair of bills being considered in my home state of New York. One sets a goal of reducing driving across the entire state by 20%. The other would tax certain fuel-efficient vehicles by the mile and require an electronic device in the car to keep track. To…The Blaze2d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomynew york mileage tax proposal
