Some drivers in downtown Chicago paid $5.78 a gallon for regular today.
That price is the cost of 72 days of war Trump initially told the New York Times would take “four to five weeks.” The 60-day War Powers Resolution clock expired May 1, and Hegseth told Congress the ceasefire pauses it, even though drones hit four countries this weekend. The Energy Secretary’s response to a 50% gas price jump was to float a suspension of the 18-cent federal gas tax.
Eighteen cents will not touch what 72 days of war is doing to Americans at the pump. Trump’s Republican enablers in the Senate keep voting down war powers resolutions, but the votes are getting closer. The last one failed by only three. Use 5 Calls or Resistbot to push your senators to vote yes on the next one.
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Trump posts AI-generated image showing 159 Iranian warships sunk under his presidency versus intact under Obama and Biden, while awaiting Iran's peace proposal response.
Today’s GovBrief News
Trump rejects Iran's peace counter-proposal as drone attacks hit four countries, fraying month-old ceasefire.
Source: The Guardian
May 10, 2026
HHS launches Moms.gov on Mother's Day directing pregnant women to anti-abortion centers posing as medical clinics.
Source: The Hill
May 10, 2026
Trump posts plan to deploy 'Election Integrity Army' in every state for 2026 midterms, responding to new Democratic election protection task force.
Source: The Independent
May 10, 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth calls for second investigation into Senator Kelly over depleted munitions warning, days after appeals court signaled rejection of first retaliation effort.
Source: CNN
May 10, 2026
Energy Secretary Wright says Trump administration is open to suspending federal gas tax as prices hit $4.52, up 50% since Iran war.
Source: NBC News
May 10, 2026
Trump posts demand that federal agencies stop waiving 1933 Buy American Act, but issues no executive order or rule change.
Source: Newsweek
May 10, 2026