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Donald Trump is reportedly considering a ban on US diesel exports, a move that would keep more fuel at home but could tighten supply for allies and trading partners. Discussion is focused on what it would mean for fuel prices, energy markets and US relations with countries dependent on American diesel shipments.

The Smithsonian Institution has become the newest target in Donald Trump's broader effort to reshape American cultural institutions. Reporting by ProPublica traces how the Museum of American History, in particular, has come under pressure over how it presents US history, drawing criticism and scrutiny aligned with Trump's political agenda.

Kristi Noem, who served as homeland security secretary under Donald Trump, has filed for divorce from her husband Bryon, the Guardian reports. The filing ends a decades-long marriage for the former South Dakota governor, one of the most prominent figures in Trump-era Republican politics. The news is drawing wide attention given her national profile and past political ambitions.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance travelled to Texas to promote the administration's economic record, with events framing tariffs, jobs and growth as proof their policies are working. The question being raised is whether voters are convinced, as polls continue to show many Americans remain skeptical about the cost of living and the state of the economy.

The Guardian has published a timeline examining a strategic shift in Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, arguing that his administration has moved away from high-profile mass raids toward a quieter, broader crackdown carried out through ICE. The piece charts how tactics and rhetoric have evolved under the pivot, and what the change means for immigrants and enforcement priorities.

Donald Trump says he and leading technology executives have signed an agreement on artificial intelligence that he describes as 'morally binding' rather than legally enforceable. The announcement came around a White House gathering with tech leaders focused on AI policy. Critics are questioning what such a non-binding pledge actually commits the companies to, while supporters frame it as industry cooperation with the administration on AI development.

China's ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, described the personal rapport between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump as the 'most valuable strategic asset' in US-China relations. The remarks underscore Beijing's effort to emphasise leader-level ties as a stabilising force amid ongoing trade, technology and diplomatic friction between the two countries.

An ally of Donald Trump has publicly urged the administration to 'step back' and reconsider its approach to immigration, according to The Guardian. The call for a rethink comes as the administration's immigration agenda continues to draw scrutiny, and the intervention from within Trump's own circle suggests unease about the direction and political costs of current policy.

Ukraine is continuing its drone and missile attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite warnings from Donald Trump that the strikes could push up global fuel prices. Kyiv has prioritised degrading Russia's refining capacity and export revenues, even as the US president presses for a deal to end the war. The standoff highlights growing friction between Ukrainian military strategy and American political pressure.

Donald Trump hosted a lunch bringing together leaders of nearly every major technology company to discuss artificial intelligence. The notable exception was Apple, which was not part of the gathering despite its standing in the industry. The meeting highlights ongoing efforts to align the tech sector with the administration's AI agenda, and the conspicuous absence of the iPhone maker has drawn attention.

A White House-affiliated AI chatbot associated with Donald Trump has reportedly produced responses critical of him, going against the administration's positions. The Guardian reported the story, and it is now being widely shared and debated online, with commenters highlighting the irony of an official AI assistant contradicting the president it was built to serve.

Elon Musk is working again with Donald Trump's circle, this time on a Pentagon war study, according to Axios. The report puts the billionaire back in contact with the administration on defense matters, and the story is drawing attention given his past role advising Trump and his companies' deep ties to US military and space programs. Details of the study's scope have not been disclosed.

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged President Donald Trump on Sept. 29 not to ease sanctions on Russia. The appeal came amid reports that his administration is weighing sanctions relief in exchange for the release of political prisoners. Critics argue such a deal would weaken pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine, and the issue is drawing attention from observers tracking U.S. policy toward Kyiv.

Donald Trump has said that 'some' munitions are running low as the standoff with Iran continues with no resolution. The remark suggests concerns within the US administration about ammunition stockpiles if the confrontation drags on. The comments come as the stalemate between Washington and Tehran grinds on, drawing attention to military readiness and how long the campaign can be sustained.

The family of Renée Good has filed a lawsuit against officials in Donald Trump's administration, asserting that her death was 'not an accident'. The suit, reported by The Washington Post, comes amid broader debate over immigration enforcement. Details of the legal claims and the government's response have not been fully outlined in the available reporting.

Donald Trump and his allies are claiming that his mass deportation campaign is driving US crime to record lows. Criminologists and other experts dispute the connection, pointing out that crime had been falling broadly since before the deportations began, and that factors such as economic trends and policing play larger roles than immigration status. The dispute has become a fresh flashpoint in the debate over the administration's immigration enforcement agenda.

Donald Trump and his allies, including JD Vance, are claiming that the administration's mass deportation campaign is responsible for crime falling to record lows in the United States. Criminologists and other experts dispute the connection, pointing to other explanations for the decline and cautioning against linking immigration enforcement to crime statistics.

Ukraine is pressing ahead with drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, despite warnings from Donald Trump that the attacks are driving up global fuel prices. The campaign targets Russia's energy export infrastructure, a key source of war funding. Kyiv appears to have judged the economic pressure on Moscow outweighs friction with the White House, and the standoff is drawing international attention to tensions between the two allies over how to end the war.

Donald Trump is rebranding his AI agenda under the banner of 'super intelligence', and commentators argue the shift hands ammunition to the technology's critics. Writers and tech watchers say the sweeping, hype-driven framing invites scrutiny of the administration's approach to artificial intelligence policy and the industry's boldest claims.

President Donald Trump attributed record US diesel prices, which have reached $6.53 a gallon, to attacks in Ukraine rather than his administration's policies on Iran. The claim runs against broader economic analyses of what is driving fuel costs higher, and is drawing criticism as tensions with Iran continue.

More than a dozen United Nations human-rights experts have called on Donald Trump to stop deporting migrants to third countries where they could face torture or persecution. The experts argue such removals violate the principle of non-refoulement, which forbids sending people to places where they risk serious harm. The appeal puts international legal pressure on US immigration policy.

A US lawmaker says Congress is pressing the Trump administration to speed up arms sales to Taiwan following the recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Concern centres on fears that Washington may slow or de-prioritise weapons deliveries to Taiwan as part of a broader US-China accommodation, prompting lawmakers to seek guarantees that defensive commitments remain intact.

Kristi Noem, who served as homeland security secretary in Donald Trump's administration and was previously governor of South Dakota, has filed for divorce, according to a Guardian report. The filing marks a personal turn for one of the most prominent figures in Republican politics, and the news is circulating widely across US politics and world news discussions.

The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog has concluded that no criminal violations occurred in connection with the central bank's headquarters renovation, which drew scrutiny over escalating cost overruns. The finding rebuffs criticism from Donald Trump and his administration, who had seized on the renovation budget to attack Fed chair Jerome Powell and press for rate cuts and leadership changes.

Late-night host Seth Meyers ridiculed Donald Trump's move to cancel $1bn in federal funds, joking on his show: 'Is he adding a waterslide to the reflecting pool?' The quip, picked up by the Guardian's TV roundup, drew laughs as part of Meyers' broader satire of the administration's spending decisions. The cancellation of such a large sum has fueled criticism and comedy alike, with comedians seizing on the apparent lack of clear justification.