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U.S. Reduces Troops in Germany; Trump-Merz Dispute Continues
President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating tensions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The dispute stems from clashes over the Iran war. Germany's defense ministry said there is no definitive cancellation of a planned U…
Steffen Prößdorf / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Trump Considers Reducing US Troops in Germany Over Iran Dispute with Merz
President Trump announced his administration is reviewing a potential reduction of U.S. troops in Germany following criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the U.S. handling of the war with Iran. The statement comes amid ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iran, which has s…
The War ZoneWhite House Lockdown After Nearby Shots Fired
The White House entered lockdown following reports of shots fired a few blocks away, with press ushered indoors. This follows a recent assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, intensifying arguments for a $400 million secure ballroom project. Separately, t…