
Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Here's why Congress isn't on board
CNN
A gas tax holiday means the typical taxes that are applied to purchases of gasoline and diesel are lifted for a period of time, offering a measure of relief to consumers. Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have signaled opposition to a federal gas tax holiday.
Almost everyone agrees on that. How to address it is another story entirely.

Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











