The national average price for gas remained over $4.50 per gallon Monday, according to AAA, with little relief on the horizon as the war with Iran continues to be locked in a stalemate. President Donald Trump said Monday that he would be open to suspending the national gas tax to help with the soaring costs — but it’s a proposal that would do more harm than good in the long term, while providing little immediate help for Americans draining their wallets at the pump.
The last time a gas tax suspension was under consideration, it was Republicans who were against the pause, mostly to deny any political cover for then-President Joe Biden. This time around, Trump’s backing might shift the dynamic. Senate Democrats already introduced a bill in March to suspend the gas tax until Oct. 1. After Trump’s comments, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., jumped on board Monday to say that she would be introducing her own proposal as well.
But just because an idea is bipartisan doesn’t make it a good one.
This is a preview of Hayes Brown’s latest column. Read the full column here.
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A primary for an Omaha-based congressional district has turned fractious for Democrats. Read more.
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The two leaders have called each other adversaries and friends. This week in Beijing, they'll find out which label fits. Read more.
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Justice Alito previously issued orders temporarily keeping the drug available pending further review from the full court. He extended those orders through Thursday. Read more.
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“Ditto,” Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., said after a radio host said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should keep his “cotton-picking hands off” Virginia. Read more.
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Chris Hayes has a new podcast series “Why Is This Happening: The AI Endgame,” where he speaks with leading experts to ground the conversation around AI — and he wants to hear from you.
Click here to submit a question to him about AI, his work or anything else on your mind. Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People newsletter to see if he answers your question later this week. And don’t forget to listen to his conversation with journalist Derek Thompson about who’s leading the AI race.
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This week on “The Best People,” Nicolle Wallace is joined by Chris Hayes to discuss how Democrats can rebuild faith in government in a low trust democracy and what we can learn from our political past. Plus, a dive into his new podcast series, “Why Is This Happening: The AI End Game,” and what deeper questions we should be asking about artificial intelligence. Listen now, and subscribe to MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening and bonus content.
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This week on “Clock It,” Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are joined by Honey Magazine co-founder Kierna Mayo to discuss why the public was upset with the cultural takeover by Jeff Bezos and his wife as the primary sponsors of this year’s Met Gala. Plus, a look at the Supreme Court’s recent alarming decisions and an update on Iran. Listen now and subscribe to MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and bonus content
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