Trump lays out his agenda as middle powers call for more cooperation at UNGA

NPR | By Michele Kelemen

Published September 23, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT

Middle powers plead for more cooperation at the United Nations, as President Trump lays out his America First agenda and defends the U.S. war against Iran.

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