President Donald Trump said Sunday he is "thinking about" diesel export restrictions even after reports last week said the White House had backed away from a broader ban. The debate matters for U.S. fuel costs as diesel prices remain near record highs and refiners warn limits could tighten other fuel supplies.

A University of Toronto analysis says Canadian visits to U.S. metropolitan areas fell by a median of about 42% year over year, a steeper drop than border-crossing data alone shows. The decline matters for U.S. cities that rely on Canadian tourists, shoppers and business travelers.

A federal prison policy now before the U.S. Supreme Court goes beyond gender related surgeries and hormones. Bureau of Prisons policy says inmates with gender dysphoria will not receive social accommodations including wigs, makeup and certain undergarments.

An Iowa Democrat said "there is still a lot unknown" after President Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant planned for Iowa. The project is being promoted as a major jobs investment, but questions remain about its exact site and next steps in southeast Iowa.

A third man has been arrested in the killing of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Jackson mother whose body was found hanging from a tree in August. Jackson police say the hanging was staged after her death, and investigators expect more arrests and charges.

Maryland's Protection From Predatory Pricing Act takes effect October 1, barring covered grocers and third-party delivery services from using personal data to charge some shoppers more. State officials and the bill text describe it as the first state law aimed at that practice in grocery sales.

A Sept. 14 rally by Vice President JD Vance in Olathe, Kansas, was interrupted by a protester, and wider camera shots showing a limited crowd quickly spread online. Reports and videos focused less on Vance’s message than on the event’s optics.

Walmart CEO John Furner said the retailer will not use a shopper's income, purchase history or urgency to set a higher price. The statement came as Walmart expands digital shelf labels across its U.S. stores.

A review of five Trump money claims found several promises rest on tax deductions, election outcomes or revenue that does not yet cover the cost. For households, the gap between a deduction and actual cash savings matters.

USPS said a temporary holiday shipping price change takes effect Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, and runs through Jan. 17, 2027. The largest retail increase listed is $20.80 for heavier Priority Mail Express packages traveling to Zones 5 through 9.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said this weekend that Democrats winning back the Senate is "entirely possible," but he would not commit in advance to how he would act if he became the chamber's deciding 51st vote. The remarks add new uncertainty for a closely divided Senate and for voters in a state split between the parties.

CNN was excluded from an Air Force One trip in November 2018, days after a federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore Jim Acosta's press pass. The dispute widened a legal fight over how the Trump White House handled press access.