Republicans Test Independence from Trump Ahead of Midterms

While some Republican lawmakers have considered a diesel export ban to combat high fuel prices, critics argue such a move would ultimately decrease domestic supply and raise costs by disincentivizing refining capacity.

President Trump retains the loyalty of his core supporters, but Republican candidates in competitive races are increasingly looking for ways to distance themselves from the White House. Plus, Nikole Hannah-Jones’s viral essay in The New York Times dives into struggles involving her child’s education