President Donald Trump backs temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to ease high fuel prices, but experts say the relief for drivers would be modest. Congressional approval is needed, and the move could cost billions in government revenue.
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President Trump rejects Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as talks stall amid ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf. Despite ceasefire efforts, hostilities continue with threats and drone attacks, while diplomatic negotiations and economic pressures persist.
Alabama passes legislation allowing new primary elections if courts permit use of a Republican-drawn congressional map that reduces Democratic seats. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act and is part of a wider southern GOP effort to redraw districts before the midterms.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating its First Amendment rights by scrutinizing "The View" over equal time rules, challenging the agency's demand for proof that the show qualifies as a bona fide news program. The dispute highlights concerns over viewpoint discrimination amid broader tensions between ABC's parent company and the FCC.
The Virginia Supreme Court invalidates a Democratic-backed congressional redistricting plan, preserving current maps and delivering a boost to Republicans ahead of the 2024 midterms. The court ruled the amendment process violated the state constitution, nullifying the recent voter-approved referendum.
Tennessee's Republican legislature approves a new congressional map that splits the state's majority-Black district in Memphis, a move expected to favor Republicans in the 2024 midterms. The redistricting follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting racial gerrymandering protections.
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio Republican primary for governor and will face Democrat Amy Acton in November. Ramaswamy's campaign is heavily funded, while Acton emphasizes her public health background and working-class roots.
President Trump-backed challengers won five Indiana GOP state Senate primaries, ousting incumbents who opposed his redistricting plan. The results reflect Trump's strong influence in the state and the high stakes of the redistricting fight.