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NPR News: 05-02-2026 3PM EDT

May 2, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • German Defense Minister downplays Pentagon's plan to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, calling it expected.
  • Tensions rise between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over U.S. strategy in the Iran war.
  • Pentagon cites strategic review for troop drawdown; no

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