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Senate Republicans critical of President Joe Biden’s policies and prices at the pump are pressing the administration on economic relief and to focus on domestic oil and gas production.

The U.S. launched its closing statement in Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton’s trial on Oct. 13, claiming Milton defrauded investors with breathless hype about the electric truck maker.

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is excited to talk about the victories the federation has achieved over the past year, but he’s equally energized about taking on the issues facing it in the months ahead.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption to the manufacturer of a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature intended to help reduce rear-end collisions with trucks and trailers.

The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would set multi-factor standards for what constitutes an independent contractor.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Oct. 13 that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has formed a regional hydrogen hub with the governors of Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin as states continue to jockey in the race for federal funds and national eminence.

WASHINGTON — The White House hosted a summit Oct. 13 to help speed up construction projects tied to the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law — an effort to improve coordination with the mayors and governors who directly account for 90% of the spending.

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States accelerated in September, with the cost of housing and other necessities intensifying pressure on households, wiping out pay gains that many have received and ensuring that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates aggressively.