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Trump Says He Supports Suspending Gas Tax

With gas prices surging 50 percent since the start of the war in Iran, Trump told CBS News on May 11 that stopping excise taxes would be a “great idea.”

Suspect in Attempted Trump Assassination Pleads Not Guilty

Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, pleaded “not guilty” in federal court on May 11.
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Republicans Regain Advantage in Redistricting Fight After Virginia Map Overturned

Republicans have regained the advantage in the national mid-decade redistricting battle after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down a map.

America’s 250th: Here’s Where Celebrations Are Taking Place

Celebrations across the United States are expected in the coming months as Americans mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Justice Department Sues New Mexico, Albuquerque for Obstructing Federal Immigration Enforcement

The DOJ sued New Mexico and Albuquerque, arguing recent state and city immigration laws unlawfully interfere with federal enforcement authority.

WHO Says Hantavirus Risk Is Low as Passengers Prepare to Leave Ship

WHO said that hantavirus “is not another COVID” situation and suggested that the public health risk will remain low, as people prepare to exit the cruise ship.

Ford Targets Mass-Market EVs in Direct Challenge to China

Ford, the company that brought the automobile to the masses by making it affordable, appears to be seeking to replicate that success by making low-priced electric vehicles, in a head-to-head competition against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers.

More States Enact New Laws Curbing Teachers Unions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed labor reforms tightening teacher union votes, boosting illegal strike fines and expanding merit pay for educators.