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The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association.
Alex Jones, Roger Stone subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to five more individuals, including former President Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Former gun industry insider explains why he left to fight for the other side
“Gunfight” author Ryan Busse was once a rising star in the gun industry. But he became disillusioned after Columbine when, he says, the NRA began to use "fear and conspiracy and hatred" to boost sales.
Walz pledges National Guard help for nursing homes
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will deploy teams from the National Guard and pledged $50 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help nursing homes in Minnesota deal with short staffing and other needs related to COVID-19.
U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb
The emergency oil reserve isn't intended to be tapped as a way to manage prices — it's supposed to manage major supply disruptions, which the market is not currently experiencing. But it is one of the few tools a president has to push oil prices down.
Protests erupt over COVID rules and lockdowns in Europe
Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections. Demonstrations also took place in several other countries.
Giving up gas-powered cars was a fringe idea. It's now on its way to reality
In just a few years, phasing out gas-powered cars has gone from fringe idea to mainstream policy proposal. It's still a long way from being reality, but the sense of urgency is accelerating.
Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris
Press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden would be under anesthesia during the procedure and would transfer power to Kamala Harris. Harris, the first woman, person of color and person of South Asian descent to be vice president, will be making history during the short time she is serving as acting president.