Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says

The Trump administration is prepared to waive the Jones Act to loosen shipping rules as the Iran war continues, the White House said Thursday.  The 100-year-old statute requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be carried on ships that are U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged and U.S.-crewed, and it limits the number of tankers domestic shippers can use. … Read more

Iran’s drone swarms challenge US air defenses as troops in Middle East face rising threats

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cheap Iranian drone attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rapidly expand layered air defenses in the Middle East, as thousands of U.S. troops stationed across the region face an escalating aerial threat that is testing the limits of traditional missile defenses. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said … Read more

Newsom knocked for ‘insane’ California gas prices after blaming Trump for rising costs

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom blames President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran for the price of gas, critics are calling him out for “insane” climate policies as the state’s prices at the pump soar significantly above the national average. On Tuesday, Newsom, who is widely considered … Read more

Trump Faces Concerns Over Iran War Plan and Rising Gas Prices

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Georgia Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Heads to Runoff 01:35 Now Playing Trump Faces Concerns Over Iran War Plan and Rising Gas Prices 02:13 UP NEXT US Says It Hit 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Ships Near Strait of Hormuz 02:27 … Read more

CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising

As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities and rent. Use the tool below to explore price changes in dozens of items across different categories. About the data The categories in this tracker … Read more

Democrat rising star called out for ‘creepy’ comment about transgender children

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the Democratic Party’s newest rising stars, James Talarico, is being mocked for a “creepy” comment he made about children who identify as transgender in an unearthed podcast episode. Talarico, a Texas state representative, is the Democratic Party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate. Since beating Rep. … Read more

The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The new battleground in the Gulf isn’t just on the water — it’s in the insurance market, where war-risk coverage can determine which oil tankers sail and which stay put. With the conflict driving gasoline prices higher, the White House is weighing steps to keep oil flowing … Read more