Category: United States Politics and Government

Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says

The New York Times – Business:
The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.
For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity

The New York Times – Business:
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary

The New York Times – Business:
Dr. Makary has been a supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement but made some enemies in the administration over vaping, the abortion pill and rejections of new drugs.
Trump’s Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks

The New York Times – Business:
For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.
Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal

The New York Times – Business:
A panel of federal judges blocked President Trump from imposing the tariff on most imports.
U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It

The New York Times – Business:
The debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.
Higher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest

The New York Times – Business:
People with lower incomes are driving less and devoting more of their budgets to transport as gas prices soar.
Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?

The New York Times – Business:
Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
Howard Lutnick to Face Questions From Congress About Epstein Ties

The New York Times – Business:
The commerce secretary is set to be interviewed Wednesday in a closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee
U.S. Sues The New York Times, Claiming Discrimination Against a White Man

The New York Times – Business:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said the paper had engaged in “unlawful employment practices” against the man, who did not get a sought-after promotion.
Washington Post Reporter Was an FBI Target, and Is Now a Pulitzer Prize Winner

The New York Times – Business:
Hannah Natanson’s reporting anchored a package of articles from The Washington Post that won a Pulitzer on Monday, four months after agents seized her devices.