Trump floats a temporary federal gas tax pause to curb rising pump prices
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Trump proposes a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to ease higher pump prices driven by the Iran war; it would require Congressional approval and could reduce Highway Trust Fund revenue by about $17 billion over five months, with uncertain relief for consumers and mixed bipartisan reactions as lawmakers weigh feasibility and budget impacts.
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