"Sept. 18: Lee aftermath, shutdown, strikes, UN, Libya - 5 key updates"

Former Vice President Mike Pence escalates attacks against former President Donald Trump ahead of the second GOP primary debate. Post-tropical cyclone Lee weakens after causing power outages and one death in Florida. Congress faces a spending deadline, with a government shutdown becoming increasingly likely. The United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis enters its fourth day. World leaders gather in New York City for the UN General Assembly, discussing various pressing topics. The UN revises the death toll from the floods in Libya, with around 4,000 people reported dead. Five Americans detained in Iran are expected to be released today.