WASHINGTON — President Trump called Monday for the temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to give Americans relief at the pump amid surging oil prices caused by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. “I think it’s a great idea,” Trump told CBS News during a brief phone interview. “Yup, we’re going to take…
Trump calls for suspension of federal gas tax as Americans seek relief at the pump: ‘I think it’s a great idea’
Politics
May 11, 2026
ultocalanissan@gmail.com
Related Posts
Tufts University student detained in Louisiana must be moved to Vermont for hearing: judge
U.S. District Judge William Sessions said he would hear Rumeysa Ozturk’s request to be released from detention. U.S. District Judge William Sessions said he would hear Rumeysa Ozturk’s request...
Scott Bessent says Trump meeting with Chinese prez ‘will still be on’ despite 100% tariff threat
“This is China versus the world — they have pointed a bazooka at the supply chains and the industrial base of the entire free world,” Bessent also told Fox...
Cesar Chavez scandal is the tip of the iceberg, insider reveals: ‘The jig is up’
A wave of Cesar Chavez events have been canceled at the last minute across California after "profoundly shocking" claims of sexual abuse surfaced. A wave of Cesar Chavez events...
Minnesota social service workers slam Gov. Tim Walz as ‘100% responsible for massive fraud’ of $1B roiling state
Hundreds of state workers at the Minnesota Department of Human Services publicly excoriated Gov. Tim Walz for allowing a "massive fraud" scandal to unfold under his watch and retaliating...
Calif. lawmaker flips off residents at meeting — ‘doesn’t give a rip’ if recalled
The hotheaded politician was caught on camera giving a not-so-subtle middle finger to residents speaking out against a plan to add Flock surveillance cameras. The hotheaded politician was caught...
Hegseth says Russia ‘should not be involved’ in Iran war
Asked about President Trump’s phone call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hegseth responded, “I was not on it, but those that were said it was a strong call,...
Ex-senior adviser to Anthony Fauci claims he’s ‘innocent’ of charges for destroying COVID records
Morens told The Post, "I'm innocent," ahead of the hearing while seated in the courthouse lobby. Morens told The Post, "I'm innocent," ahead of the hearing while seated in...
Trump reveals which performers will replace the ‘no talent’ singers that dropped out of Freedom 250 rally
“It will be special at every level — A Rally to end all Rallies!” Trump said of the event, slated to take place on the National Mall. “It will...
Trump says Gaza peace process could be ‘greatest deal of them all’
President Trump said in a speech to world leaders that the Gaza peace process could be his "greatest deal." President Trump said in a speech to world leaders that...
Vice President JD Vance tapped to oversee potential TikTok sale as April 5 deadline looms
Vance, who formerly owned his own venture capital firm, and national security adviser Michael Waltz will quarterback TikTok's qualified divestment from Beijing-based ByteDance Vance, who formerly owned his own...