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Republican Trump, Democratic Socialist Mamdani meet in NYC ahead of UN meeting; Newsom signs 13 bills aimed at protecting CA elections from interference – September 21, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump meets NYC Mayor Mamdani for talks ahead of UN General Assembly meeting; Transportation Secretary Duffy boosts role of AI in new air traffic control system; Newsom signs 13 bills aimed at protecting elections from interference, ahead of mid-term elections; UN says 330,000 Gaza children now attending learning centers, as many schools still standing are used as shelters; Sept 21 is International Day of Peace, UN chief Guterres says world peace in dangerously short supply…
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