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Vessels begin exiting Strait of Hormuz following interim peace deal between U.S. and Iran
The three Saudi vessels carried about six million barrels of Saudi oil, A supertanker carrying oil from the United Arab Emirates, a ship carrying Qatari liquefied natural gas, and a Chinese fuel tanker were also among the traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Democratic socialist on verge of becoming DC mayor puts city on collision course with Trump
The democratic socialist candidate Janeese Lewis George appears poised to sail to victory as D.C.’s new mayor later this year. She said that the people of the city wanted a mayor who would “stand up to Trump.”
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Michigan pollster accuses McMorrow of burying bad poll
MIRS editor Kyle Melinn confirmed to Politico that the campaign had pressured him to not run the poll, though he said his decision came after seeking the advice of other pollsters.
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You Vote: With Senate debate having begun Tuesday on the SAVE America Act, do you expect it to pass?
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., argued that the Senate would not be able to pass the SAVE America Act and that speeches and votes on the Senate floor were part of a "show week."
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Justice Department's attack on red states widens GOP rift on abortion pill rules ahead of midterms
Feds concede RFK Jr. has statutory authority to "immediately" suspend mifepristone if he finds "imminent hazard to the public health," but warn blocking Biden-era rules will spark "judicial tug-of-war"
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Virginia gas prices rise, still remain below Maryland
GasBuddy said the national average for gasoline rose more than 23 cents over the last week to about $3.68 a gallon.
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Suspending gas tax emerges as key issue in California gubernatorial race, as pump prices climb
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in California on Monday was $5.52, the highest in the U.S., and more than 50 cents more than any other state, according to AAA.
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Arizona utility proposes rate hike to maintain grid reliability
Last June, APS filed paperwork with the Arizona Corporation Commission to increase its rates by 14%. However, state Attorney General Kris Mayes filed expert testimony opposing the hike last week, saying it should be limited to 3%.
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Tuberville shreds Senate's 'show week' on SAVE Act: 'We can't get it passed'
At present, most Republicans in the Senate have expressed support for the SAVE Act, but fewer have endorsed using the talking filibuster or reforming Senate rules to allow it to pass.
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Eleven Democrats vying for retiring Sen Durbin's open seat marque race in Tuesday's Illinois primary
Two other longtime members of the state's congressional delegation are also retiring this term
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'Worst of the worst': Latest ICE roundup nabs murderers, pedophiles
The "worst of the worst" series is part of an effort by DHS to highlight the criminal nature of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) priority targets amid President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.
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Hochul to seek delays in New York climate change law
"I think we need a longer runway," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in remarks in Buffalo. "All the goals we’re supposed to meet would have to be met by 2030, 2031. That’s not possible without prices going up."
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Trump warns senators who oppose SAVE America Act face 'guaranteed loss'
He further indicated he would not endorse any candidate who opposed the bill.