Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
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President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
The cost of diesel fuel is nearing $8 per gallon in parts of California, creating significant pressure on small trucking companies already struggling.
California gas prices are the nation's highest. The candidates in the 2026 governor's race weighed in on the role of state policy, global supply risks, refinery closures, and how each would address rising gas prices.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
The cost of filling up is rising ahead of the summer driving season, as peak demand and geopolitical issues converge.
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
The source of the leak was isolated to a pipeline facility in Long Beach, California.
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
The average price for gasoline is 5.5 cents less than one week ago, 75 cents lower than one month ago and 24.4 cents cheaper than one year ago. It has dropped $2.065 since rising to a record $6.494 on Oct. 5.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has also called lawmakers into a special session for Monday to begin work on a proposed penalty for oil companies when their profits surpass a certain threshold.
Annual holiday feast is likely to see sharply higher prices for turkey and other traditional food items.
Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to convene a special session to consider a windfall profit tax on oil companies
While many in Southern California are dealing with astronomically-high fuel prices, gas companies like Valero continue to increase their profit margins. Joy Benedict reports.
The price drop in gas prices is being reported by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
California has some of the highest gas prices in the nation but some experts and the governor say prices here are much higher than they should be. Joy Benedict reports.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
According to law enforcement, the car theft happened around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 9800 block of Eighth Street, from the auto restoration business Wagenmasters.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
According to law enforcement, the car theft happened around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 9800 block of Eighth Street, from the auto restoration business Wagenmasters.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
A 21-year-old from Laguna Niguel was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that killed two people three years ago.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the violent arrest happened after the deputy pulled the girl away from a fight.
Rialto police arrested a man who allegedly broke into several businesses on Wednesday night. Officers said the suspect was on early release for a previous burglary conviction.
The fire has burned about 30 acres in the hills near Tonner Canyon in Chino Hills, according to Cal Fire.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Tomas Totland scored four minutes into the match and fellow defender Rafael Santos added a second-half goal to help St. Louis City beat Los Angeles FC for the first time, 2-1.
Calvin Harris had a goal and two assists and Dejan Joveljić scored against his former team, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Jason Heyward is back in baseball less than two months after retiring as a player.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
One of the first places of worship damaged during the Palisades Fire reopened more than a year after the fire. Hunter Sowards reports.
The City of Long Beach canceled the Pride Festival after organizers failed to provide the necessary documentation for safety reviews and inspections. The Pride Parade will still take place on Sunday. is hosting the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, but the bulk of the weekend's scheduled events are not happening. The Pride Festival at Marina Green Park has been canceled due to safety permitting issues, according to the city. Laurie Perez reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to Ventura High School for tonight's Look At This!
Skyrocketing food and energy prices are having a brutal impact on Los Angeles County's food truck businesses. Brittney Ermon reports.
Federal agents arrested a man accused of planning terrorist attacks in Jewish communities in LA and New York. Lauren Pozen reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.