As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax

As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.

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April 16, 2026 at 05:00AM

As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program

According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.

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April 16, 2026 at 04:00AM

Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks

With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.

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April 15, 2026 at 05:44AM