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Trump’s ‘nonsense’ order hides a catch for supporters cheering it on: economistPresident Donald Trump's newest fix for soaring fuel prices carries a hidden cost for some of the people applauding it, an economist warned. Justin Wolfers, an economics professor, took apart the executive order Thursday in an article for his "Platypus Economics" newsletter and on the accompanying episode of his YouTube show of the same name. Trump…

Raw Story1d agoWhole story →

Economy trump fuel price order

NYC air quality agency convicted of eco crimes — just weeks before 9/11, secret docs revealNewly uncovered documents reveal that the Department of Environmental Protection was convicted of federal environmental crimes weeks before the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center terror attacks.

New York Post1d agoWhole story →

Economy nyc dep conviction revealed

Iran scales up Hormuz attacks, raising pressure on Trump as midterms near - Thu, 08 Oct 2026 PSTWith less than a month to go until the U.S. midterm elections, Iran is escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, dramatically reducing the amount of oil moving through.

Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →

Planet midterm elections

Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day‘We need to concentrate on affordability’

Daily Caller1d agoWhole story →

Economy pre election energy policy debate

Unclear how Trump’s dyed diesel policy will affect MontanaGov. Greg Gianforte is “considering his options” about whether to lift the state’s ban on red-dyed diesel in the face of this week’s presidential executive order and sky-high fuel prices.

Billings Gazette1d agoWhole story →

Economy Greg Gianforte diesel policy change

FTC Chair Says He's Proud Of Efforts To Protect 'White American Men From Discrimination'Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Andrew Ferguson said the quiet part out loud.

HuffPost2d agoWhole story →

Government ftc controversy

Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are waryFrom Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker declared the entire state a disaster area on Tuesday due to the rising cost of diesel fuel and took executive action aimed at reigning in prices

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Economy JB Pritzker diesel fuel price crisis

The FTC is sending money to people affected by GOAT marketplace’s “deceptive” policies.In 2024, the FTC alleged that GOAT didn’t mail “some priority processing orders as fast as promised” and didn’t have a system in place to honor its “Buyer Protection” policy that promised full refunds for products found to be incorrect. Last year, GOAT settled with the FTC and refunded more than $736,000, and today, the FTC is distributing payments…

The Verge2d agoWhole story →

Commerce ftc refund distribution

Who benefits from Susan Collins’ funding? | LetterRepublican Sen. Susan Collins boasts about $1.5 billion in federal grant money she’s brought home this term. She shouldn’t be boasting. Those grants are peanuts compared to the billions we’re losing through cuts that her Trump-controlled party enacted to federal programs, including healthcare and hospitals;food assistance; affordable housing;…

Portland Press Herald3d agoWhole story →

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Priceline to face FTC action over deceptive hotel ads, sources sayThe US Federal Trade Commission is gearing up to take action against Priceline.com owner Booking Holdings over online ads that appear to direct consumers to a hotel's site but send them to a third-party site where they are often charged extra, two ‌sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters3d agoWhole story →

Technology ftc action on priceline ads

US futures slip as oil prices rise with markets awaiting Fed minutesU.S. futures are lower as oil prices tick higher and the bond market climbs ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest minutes.

Santa Ana Orange County Register3d agoWhole story →

Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs YemenIran's Houthi allies deny that they've lost ground to Yemen's Saudi-backed military, as oil prices ease despite the Middle East crisis erupting in a battle over control of another key waterway.

CBS News3d agoWhole story →

Planet yemen oil shipping conflict

Trump plans to save truckers and farmers $100 per diesel refill — but the jury is still out for Utah

Deseret News3d agoWhole story →

Economy diesel fuel regulation

Coal company’s $1 billion lawsuit tossed out against Oakland tossed outA $1 billion lawsuit against the city of Oakland by coal company Insight Terminal Solutions was dismissed by a Kentucky judge for lacking jurisdiction on Sept. 30. Later that day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring full environmental review for all new coal facilities.

The Mercury News3d agoWhole story →

Justice coal terminal lawsuit dismissal

Will Trump’s diesel order do anything?This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is trying to fix the diesel crisis he caused. What’s happening? On Monday evening, Trump signed an executive order intended to lower…

Vox3d agoWhole story →

Economy diesel crisis response

Red Diesel Move Sows Confusion for Truck Stops, Fuel SellersUS President Donald Trump’s order allowing truckers to burn diesel normally reserved for tractors and trawlers won’t do much to immediately lower fuel prices, analysts said.

Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →

Economy fuel price policy change

Democrats cry foul as U.S. lifts sanctions on Serb nationalist, MAGA-linked firm gets huge Bosnia energy contractDemocratic lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of lifting sanctions against a Bosnian Serb separatist leader in a bid to help enrich the president's allies.

CBS News4d agoWhole story →

Planet bosnia energy contract controversy

Benchmark diesel slides; what will be impact of red dye change?A change in federal rules regarding diesel coloring might have impact on retail prices.

FreightWaves4d agoWhole story →

Economy diesel price change

Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensiveOil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $100 a barrel as the risk of further escalation persists.

CNBC4d agoWhole story →

Planet yemen port city battle

Trump announces steps to lower high cost of dieselPresident Trump announced on Monday that his administration will take a series of steps aimed at lowering high diesel costs. The president had been expected to announce a directive aiming to increase the availability of red-dyed diesel. This diesel simply has red dye added to it to signal that it is tax exempt and is...

The Hill4d agoWhole story →

Economy diesel cost reduction plan