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National gas prices rise to a four-year high as President Trump forecasts a sharp decline post-Iran conflict.
May 1, 2026
National gas prices surge to $4.30 per gallon as analysts note consumer resilience despite ongoing Middle East tensions.
President Trump signs a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day partial government shutdown.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggests the 60-day War Powers Act clock can pause during ceasefire, sparking bipartisan debate over presidential authority in Iran military operations.
Gas prices hold at post-Ukraine war highs as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue, despite claims of future relief.
The Department of Homeland Security has resumed operations after a record 75-day shutdown, with Democrats failing to achieve significant changes to ICE or Border Patrol policies.
President Trump announces potential troop cuts in Germany following criticism from Chancellor Merkel over US policy in Iran.
A former State Department sanctions lead expressed concerns about U.S. preparedness for a sustained military engagement with Iran, citing potential economic and strategic vulnerabilities.
Apr 30, 2026
As U.S.-Iran tensions persist, American drivers face rising gas prices, with costs up $1.32 per gallon since the conflict began.
Senator Gary Peters emphasized the necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz during discussions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters pressed defense officials on the strategic necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to end regional conflict.
The House voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 75-day shutdown, while ICE and Border Patrol funding remains contentious.
