Trump says he’s considering suspending federal gas tax | Trump administration
Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is considering suspending the federal gas tax, a sign that the president is noticing voters’ anger over fuel prices, a month before the midterm elections. “We’re considering it,” Trump said…
US arrest announced in connection with Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada
U.S. authorities announced the arrest of a 30-year-old Washington state man in connection with the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in February. The individual, identified by authorities as James Cody Bryant, was arrested Tuesday…
Trump announces $6.6 billion defense shipyard owned by top Republican corporate donor | Baltimore
Donald Trump announced Tuesday the opening of a new $6.6 billion shipbuilding plant in Baltimore, partly financed by the U.S. government but owned by Anduril Industries, a politically connected defense company. Trump’s appearance at a currently…
Joe Mixon reportedly not joining Seahawks after physical, RB missed 2025 season due to injury
After all, the defending Super Bowl champions aren’t adding veteran help to their running back team. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seattle Seahawks “decided not to” sign Joe Mixon to their practice squad after he…
California couple arrested in surrogacy investigation involving at least 21 children
LOS ANGELES — A wealthy suburban Los Angeles couple recruited women across the country to serve as surrogates, promising them they were simply looking for another child to expand their family. Instead, prosecutors say, the couple used multiple surrogates…
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say | Tennessee
Christa Pike, a Tennessee prisoner who survived the state’s attempted execution, is awake and talking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her lawyers said Tuesday. Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital as Tennessee authorities…
Spain lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant after 9 years of exile
The Spanish Supreme Court lifted the national arrest warrant against Carles Puigdemont Tuesday, paving the way for the return of the Catalan separatist leader in exile after nearly nine years in Belgium. Speaking from Waterloo on Tuesday evening,…
Disney Accuses Trump Officials of ‘Egregious Violations’ of Constitution Amid FCC Battle | ABC
Disney lawyers on Tuesday accused the Trump administration of “gross violations of the U.S. Constitution” and censorship during the first court hearing over the Federal Communications Commission’s anticipated review of the media…
Trump executive order allows red-tinted diesel tax-free on highways
Several states had already moved in this direction before the federal order. In the roughly 10 days before the federal order, a total of ten states — including Texas, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Alabama — had already decided to open access to tinted…
New Orleans and Louisiana prepare for Tropical Depression Nine
Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias later this week. Tropical Depression Nine has formed and could strengthen rapidly over the next 72 hours. Early forecasts from the National Hurricane…