Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to suspend California gas tax as Trump takes action

Newsom Blames Trump For California’s High Gas Prices. Burgum Takes Him To The Woodshed.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum delivered a blistering rebuke of California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, accusing Newsom of creating a self-inflicted energy crisis as he blames President Donald Trump for his state’s near-record high gas prices. Burgum’s comments follow months of escalations from Newsom, who has characterized the recent spike in…

Trump faces uphill climb on suspending gas tax

President Trump's endorsement of suspending federal gas taxes pushes the idea higher on the political radar, but it still faces long odds.Why it matters: Some Republicans rushed to introduce bills, and a few Democrats have already endorsed the idea — but there are still serious obstacles that could keep Trump's comments from becoming reality.The federal…

Trump Faces Uphill Climb to Suspend Federal Gas Tax