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Mayor Mamdani Joins U20 Conference Closing Sessions: Key Messages, Ratify Communique, Reflections
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4:00 PM | Mayors Convey Key Messages + Ratify Communique
Mayors deliver closing remarks reflecting the shared commitments of the summit, followed by the formal ratification of the New York Communiqué.
4:30 PM | Reflections from national governments + UN representatives
Remarks by representatives from National governments and international institutions.
5:15 PM | Closing Remarks
September 19, 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Greg Casar
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Greg Casar
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Official portrait, 2023
Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025
Preceded by Pramila Jayapal
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 35th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by Lloyd Doggett (redistricted)
Member of the Austin City Council from the 4th district
In office January 6, 2015 – February 4, 2022
Preceded by Constituency established
Succeeded by Chito Vela
Personal details
Born Gregorio Eduardo Casar May 4, 1989 (age 37)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Party Democratic
Other political affiliations Democratic Socialists of America (2018–2022)
Spouse Asha Dane'el (m. 2023)
Children 1
Education University of Virginia (BA)
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Website House website Campaign website
Gregorio Eduardo Casar (born May 4, 1989) is an American politician serving as a U.S. representative from Texas's 35th congressional district since 2023. He served as a member of the Austin City Council from the 4th district from 2015 to 2022.[1] Casar is a member of the Democratic Party and was endorsed by the Working Families Party in his run for Congress.[2] He was first elected to the Austin City Council in 2014, representing District 4.[3] He was reelected in 2016[4] and 2020.[5] He was elected to Congress in 2022.[6]
Casar is the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.[7] He is a member of the Squad, which includes six other members who form the furthest-left wing faction of the House Democratic Caucus.[8][9][10][11]
On August 25, 2025, Casar announced he would seek reelection in the newly-drawn 37th district, instead of his current 35th district, as a result of impending new congressional maps.[12]
Early life and education
Gregorio Eduardo Casar was born on May 4, 1989, in Houston, to two Mexican immigrants and is a Catholic. His father was a surgeon.[13][14][15] He grew up in the enclave of Bellaire and attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, where he ran track.[16][17]
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Trump Cuts Camp David Trip Short as US Issues Middle East Travel Alerts
PUBLISHED
SEP 20, 2026 AT 07:43 AM EDT
By Hugh Cameron
Reporter
Donald Trump ended a weekend trip to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland ahead of schedule, following a warning from the State Department that the security situation in the Middle East could “escalate rapidly.”
According to the White House’s public schedule, Trump was meant to depart Camp David on Sunday but returned to Washington, D.C. a day early. A White House pool report states that he landed at the Ellipse south of the White House just before 8 p.m.
The White House has not confirmed the reason for the shortened trip, though this came amid another escalation in the Middle East, with the Houthi rebels claiming responsibility for an attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. Saturday also saw a new security and travel alert from the State Department concerning the region.
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“Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” read the notice, which has been pushed out by a number of embassies and consular offices. “Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.”
SEP 20, 2026 AT 07:43 AM EDT
By Hugh Cameron
Reporter
Donald Trump ended a weekend trip to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland ahead of schedule, following a warning from the State Department that the security situation in the Middle East could “escalate rapidly.”
According to the White House’s public schedule, Trump was meant to depart Camp David on Sunday but returned to Washington, D.C. a day early. A White House pool report states that he landed at the Ellipse south of the White House just before 8 p.m.
The White House has not confirmed the reason for the shortened trip, though this came amid another escalation in the Middle East, with the Houthi rebels claiming responsibility for an attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. Saturday also saw a new security and travel alert from the State Department concerning the region.
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“Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” read the notice, which has been pushed out by a number of embassies and consular offices. “Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.”
FEMA and FCC Schedule 2026 Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System for November 17, 2026
Release Number HQ-26-137
Release Date:
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
FEMA’s Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system made up of thousands of radio, television, cable, satellite and wireline video providers. Through the Emergency Alert System, the President can address the American people or share life-saving information with the public during a national emergency. FEMA is required by law to conduct a nationwide test of the public alert and warning system at least once every three years. These tests allow FEMA to identify technical or operational issues before the system is needed during an actual emergency.
FEMA and the FCC are sharing the test date in advance because it is important that the public understands what to expect on the day of the test. At approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on November 17, 2026, radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers nationwide will interrupt normal programming to relay a test message. This message will state, “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 2:20 to 2:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.” When the test has concluded, normal programming will resume.
FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with stakeholders, including participating communications providers as well as federal, state, tribal and territorial agencies, to prepare for and conduct the test.
Release Date:
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
FEMA’s Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system made up of thousands of radio, television, cable, satellite and wireline video providers. Through the Emergency Alert System, the President can address the American people or share life-saving information with the public during a national emergency. FEMA is required by law to conduct a nationwide test of the public alert and warning system at least once every three years. These tests allow FEMA to identify technical or operational issues before the system is needed during an actual emergency.
FEMA and the FCC are sharing the test date in advance because it is important that the public understands what to expect on the day of the test. At approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on November 17, 2026, radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers nationwide will interrupt normal programming to relay a test message. This message will state, “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 2:20 to 2:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.” When the test has concluded, normal programming will resume.
FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with stakeholders, including participating communications providers as well as federal, state, tribal and territorial agencies, to prepare for and conduct the test.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Mayor Mamdani Welcomes Mayors from Around the World to New York City for 2026 Urban 20 Summit
September 19, 2026
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New York City and Los Angeles co-chair three-day summit on housing, climate and migration, kicking off Climate Week NYC
NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today welcomed mayors from across the United States and around the world to New York City for the 2026 Urban 20 (U20) Mayors Summit, where city leaders will work together on practical solutions to rising housing costs, the climate crisis and migration.
New York City and Los Angeles, led by Mayor Mamdani and Mayor Karen Bass, are co-chairs of this year’s U20. Convened by C40 Cities and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the summit runs from September 19 through 21 and is expected to bring together 25 mayors, along with deputy mayors and senior city leaders representing 34 cities across the G20 countries.
Leaders from Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Miami, Phoenix, San Diego and Seattle will join counterparts from cities across Canada, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Over three days, mayors will share the steps their cities are taking to build more affordable housing, protect tenants, lower energy costs, support immigrants, create good jobs and protect residents from extreme heat, flooding and other climate change impacts.
“New York City was built by people who came here from every corner of the world, so there is no better place for the world’s mayors to meet,” said Mayor Mamdani. “This weekend, we are bringing over 25 mayors together to confront the challenges and opportunities before all of us. Working families across the globe are being squeezed by rents that rise faster than paychecks, energy bills that spike every summer and heat waves that can turn an uncomfortable apartment into a dangerous one. New York City is proud to co-chair the Urban 20 and stand with mayors who will not leave those families on their own, no matter where they were born. At a time of division and retreat, our cities are choosing cooperation.”
“From accelerating the building of affordable housing to bold climate action to standing strong with immigrant communities in the face of attacks from the federal government, cities are on the frontlines—and where solutions are put into action,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “Los Angeles is proud to co-chair the 2026 Urban 20 with New York City and bring mayors from around the world together to tackle the challenges our communities face every day. By sharing what works and learning from one another, we can move faster and deliver more for the people we serve. Together, Los Angeles and New York City are making sure the voices of cities are heard—not only in our communities, but at the global table where decisions that shape our collective future are made.”
Church ‘condoning oppression of women’
Archbishop accused of sending ‘deeply troubling message’ after presenting award to Islamic scholar
Dame Sarah Mullally with Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, who praised Osama bin Laden
By Charles Hymas and Tony Diver
20 Sep 2026
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has been accused of condoning the repression of Muslim women after she gave an award to an Islamic cleric who honoured Osama bin Laden.
Dame Sarah Mullally was pictured with Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, an Islamic scholar, and his wife, who was wearing a niqab so that only her eyes were visible, when he received his award on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that Bin Laden orchestrated.
In a letter to the Archbishop, Rebecca Paul, the shadow culture secretary, and Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, asked her to explain how Lambeth Palace decided to go ahead with such a controversial award, which caused “serious reputational damage” to the Church of England.
They also asked what changes were going to be put in place to prevent a repeat and whether she recognised the “deeply troubling message the ceremony and photograph conveyed about the dignity and freedom of women”.
They wrote: “The Church of England teaches the equal dignity and worth of men and women. Yet you presented the award alongside Mr Ashrafi’s wife, whose face was concealed by a niqab so that only her eyes were visible and Lambeth Palace subsequently published that image.
“This could appear to condone one of the most repressive manifestations of Islam, one that denies women basic freedoms over how they dress, whether they may show their faces and how they interact with others.
“At this very moment, women in Afghanistan face violence for refusing to cover, while women in Iran have been imprisoned and brutally attacked for resisting compulsory veiling. Nor is coercion confined to other countries: many women and girls in Britain also face coercion and cultural pressure to veil themselves too. It is important for you to reflect on what message this conveys to women fighting for the freedoms that we take for granted.”
By Charles Hymas and Tony Diver
20 Sep 2026
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has been accused of condoning the repression of Muslim women after she gave an award to an Islamic cleric who honoured Osama bin Laden.
Dame Sarah Mullally was pictured with Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, an Islamic scholar, and his wife, who was wearing a niqab so that only her eyes were visible, when he received his award on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that Bin Laden orchestrated.
In a letter to the Archbishop, Rebecca Paul, the shadow culture secretary, and Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, asked her to explain how Lambeth Palace decided to go ahead with such a controversial award, which caused “serious reputational damage” to the Church of England.
They also asked what changes were going to be put in place to prevent a repeat and whether she recognised the “deeply troubling message the ceremony and photograph conveyed about the dignity and freedom of women”.
They wrote: “The Church of England teaches the equal dignity and worth of men and women. Yet you presented the award alongside Mr Ashrafi’s wife, whose face was concealed by a niqab so that only her eyes were visible and Lambeth Palace subsequently published that image.
“This could appear to condone one of the most repressive manifestations of Islam, one that denies women basic freedoms over how they dress, whether they may show their faces and how they interact with others.
“At this very moment, women in Afghanistan face violence for refusing to cover, while women in Iran have been imprisoned and brutally attacked for resisting compulsory veiling. Nor is coercion confined to other countries: many women and girls in Britain also face coercion and cultural pressure to veil themselves too. It is important for you to reflect on what message this conveys to women fighting for the freedoms that we take for granted.”
Saudi-Houthi conflict LIVE: Fresh strikes escalate regional tensions
Saudi-Houthi conflict LIVE: Fresh strikes escalate regional tensions
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Yemen’s Houthi movement has launched fresh attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and forces linked to Yemen’s internationally recognised government, according to reports and Houthi statements. The escalation follows a series of strikes across the region, including a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh. Watch live coverage of the latest developments.
Yemen Crisis LIVE: Houthis Clash With Saudi-Backed Forces in Al-Jawf
Watch live coverage of the latest fighting in Yemen’s al-Jawf province, where Houthi fighters have released footage they say shows clashes with Saudi-backed forces. AFP footage has also shown Yemeni government forces battling Houthis near the Saudi border. Reuters says the Houthi-released footage could not independently verify its location or date.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump issued fresh demands to end war by Tehran as smoke and flames seen at Riyadh Airport
The conditions include ending the US naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz
Maryam Zakir-Hussain & Alex Croft
Sunday 20 September 2026 00:01 BST
Smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
Iran has laid out to Donald Trump its conditions for re-engaging in negotiations aimed at ending the war with the US, security chief Mohsen Rezaei said.
The conditions include ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds and ending the naval blockade, Rezaei said in an interview according to Al Jazeera.
Discussions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators are ongoing, he added, as the delegations work to bring an end to the stalemate which has seen the war drag past the six-month mark.
It comes amid fears of war widening in the region as violence between the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia escalates.
A large plume of black smoke was seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard. Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital and the city of Al-Kharj, before issuing an all-clear on Saturday morning.
The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks towards Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
Smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
Iran has laid out to Donald Trump its conditions for re-engaging in negotiations aimed at ending the war with the US, security chief Mohsen Rezaei said.
The conditions include ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds and ending the naval blockade, Rezaei said in an interview according to Al Jazeera.
Discussions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators are ongoing, he added, as the delegations work to bring an end to the stalemate which has seen the war drag past the six-month mark.
It comes amid fears of war widening in the region as violence between the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia escalates.
A large plume of black smoke was seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard. Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital and the city of Al-Kharj, before issuing an all-clear on Saturday morning.
The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks towards Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
KEY POINTS
Tehran lays out to Trump fresh conditions for ending war, says security chief
Black smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Tehran-backed Houthis vowed revenge
Trump says he faces 'big decision' on whether to resume major attacks on Iran
Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
UN experts level explosive war crimes accusation at US over Trump’s Iran strikes
Iran’s national security chief says ‘no trust whatsoever’ in US
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