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Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate' Trump said on Monday he will reduce the federal gas tax, seeking to blunt the impact of rising pump prices.
Courts keep striking down tariffs. Why aren't prices dropping too? The Trump administration still has other avenues to implement the import taxes that are a cornerstone of the president's economic policy.
Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable' President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks to end the war.
Kennedy's health officials explored US ban of some antidepressants, sources say U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on May 4 announced initiatives intended to reduce SSRI use, while attempting to reassure Americans…
RFK Jr. clears path for minors' use of tanning beds, much to the dismay of dermatologists A proposed federal ban on indoor tanning for minors has been withdrawn, drawing concern from dermatologists over cancer risks.
