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Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own

Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own

President Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

By Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with higher volumes of ethanol ahead of a vote on Capitol Hill this week, as the refining sector seeks to

Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president

Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is defending a plan to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project

Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight

Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight

Senate Republicans say they will move forward with a proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face a new round of questioning from lawmakers over the Iran war

Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom

Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom

Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump’s ballroom

Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he will reduce the 18-cent federal gas tax for a yet to be determined period as U.S. fuel prices shoot higher due to the Iran war.

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill

Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill

The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - U.S. legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key hurdle on Tuesday, when a leading Republican senator said he would back the bill. U.S.

Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says

Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is "fine-tuning" potential presidential executive orders aimed at reducing domestic beef prices, a White House official said on Tuesday after a delay in signing actions that were expected on Monday.

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for Alabama Republicans to pursue a congressional voting map more favorable to their party ahead of November's midterm elections, the latest fallout from the court's seismic voting rights ruling.