NPR News: 09-21-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
President Trump heads to New York for the UN General Assembly, overshadowed by the ongoing conflict with Iran, and will meet with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Meanwhile, three media organizations sue the White House over press access bans, and Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces election setbacks for his coalition. Other stories include an ICE agent shooting a motorist in Texas, rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, and food safety tips for summer produce.
Topics discussed
Trump's UN speech and ongoing Iran conflict
Trump meets NYC Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion
Media organizations sue government over White House ban
German coalition suffers election setbacks
ICE agent shoots Hispanic motorist in Texas
War impact on global energy and gas prices
Food safety in farmers markets vs. large farms
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