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US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate could vote as soon as Thursday to tell President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or get Congress' authorization to continue it, as Democrats tee up a vote on the unpopular conflict before November's midterm elections.

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump

By Nathan Layne Sept 21 (Reuters) - Two Republicans in tight US Senate races called on Monday for a swift end to the war in Iran, the latest sign that vulnerable candidates are trying to put some distance between themselves and President Donald Trump over a conflict that has pushed up fuel prices,

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their chances in November, with aligned groups pumping money into reliably red states and candidates scrambling to distance themselves from unpopular White House policies

Trump says he supports a ban on US diesel exports to ease prices

Trump says he supports a ban on US diesel exports to ease prices

President Trump said he supports a temporary ban on U.S. diesel exports, a proposal Republican midterm candidates are pushing to lower fuel prices.

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Mike Rogers breaks with Trump, calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'

Mike Rogers breaks with Trump, calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'

The Republican U.S. Senate nominee had previously defended the war but now says Michiganders are struggling to much with high prices.

Why Trump's proposed diesel export ban could raise gas prices

Why Trump's proposed diesel export ban could raise gas prices

President Donald Trump is pushing for a diesel export ban as prices reach record highs, but some observers worry that could actually cause a price spike.

High prices are killing date night – and GOP's midterm hopes | Opinion

High prices are killing date night – and GOP's midterm hopes | Opinion

Trump calls higher gas prices 'a very inexpensive price to pay.' Tell that to anyone paying $6.53 for diesel or $80 for a shared burger and beer.

Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

The price of crude oil continues to soar. Gas prices are high, again, and diesel fuel cost is causing truckers to sit some rigs.

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Some Republicans, including Mike Rogers, calling for fuel export ban

Some Republicans, including Mike Rogers, calling for fuel export ban

The average price for diesel fuel in Michigan on Tuesday, Sept. 21, hit $6.88 a gallon, a new record.

Gas prices still rising in Atlanta. Here's where it's most expensive

Gas prices still rising in Atlanta. Here's where it's most expensive

Gas prices continue to rise across Georgia, with some of the most expensive per-gallon costs in Fulton County. Here's where gas is cheapest.

Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents