Diesel just hit $6.52/gal. Politico says the White House is preparing a 90-day export ban. But what will that actually accomplish? It's a good question, since this has never been done before, so here's a very brief breakdown: IN THE SHORT TERM - Gulf Coast & Midwest diesel prices drop slightly. - East & West Coast prices likely to rise (East Coast imports ~10% of its diesel & Gulf pipelines are already near capacity). - Gas & jet fuel (along with airline prices) will climb quickly as refiners cut output. - Global diesel prices will spike, hitting Mexico, Brazil, Chile & Europe, affecting US imports. IN THE LONG TERM - Discounted surplus will cause producers to cut output, leading diesel prices to rise again regardless. - US diesel still tracks the world price & the ban pushes that price even higher, causing a vicious cycle. - Inflation will surely continue to rise. - Foreign buyers lock in other suppliers & the US is likely to permanently lose export share. All in all, just a horrific idea, specifically geared towards delivering a very minimal drop in fuel costs in time for the midterms, and at the expense of long-term thinking. Par for the course for the Slop Administration.

🚨 BREAKING: It’s been revealed TX Rep. Brandon Gill’s poorly-received greenscreen anti-Talarico ad was likely filmed in Israel after Twitter users noticed the exact same outfit being worn in both videos. Gill is best known for his anti-immigration rhetoric & high-pitched voice.