8legs: The 11th hour

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Stephanie Ruhle labels Trump’s efforts to bring down gas prices as a “Band-Aid” solution

The Trump administration temporarily waives the Jones Act to speed up oil transport to U.S. ports.
President Trump also invoked the Defense Production Act to reopen a California oil pipeline shut since 2015.
Stephanie Ruhle described the measures as Band-Aids that offer only temporary relief for American drivers.
The California pipeline is expected to produce about 1.5 million barrels per month, far less than national demand.
Analysts say the moves depend on broader market conditions and may not resolve long-term price pressures.
The report attributes the shifts to ongoing war with Iran and its impact on global energy markets.
The article quotes Stephanie Ruhle on whether Congress will rein in unilateral emergency moves.
The piece notes the administration’s broader use of emergency powers in pursuit of policy priorities.

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