Explore

Factbox-U.S. troops based in Europe

Factbox-U.S. troops based in Europe

May 2 (Reuters) - - The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, following a public spat over the war in Iran between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump

Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump

The German defense minister has responded to the U.S. plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, emphasizing the mutual benefits of the U.S. military presence in Europe

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany

May 2 (Reuters) - Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany. Here are some details: • "We are very concerned by the decision to withdraw a U.S. brigade from Germany," U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and U.S.

Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'

Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'

The White House is telling Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region

Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth about Iran war for the first time since conflict started

Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth about Iran war for the first time since conflict started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers as he goes before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began

Hegseth faces a second day of lawmakers grilling him over the Iran war

Hegseth faces a second day of lawmakers grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to face another day of grilling on Capitol Hill, this time from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee

Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to face a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill

Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth for the first time since start of Iran war

Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth for the first time since start of Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers as he goes before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began

Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from lawmakers over the Iran war

Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from lawmakers over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to face another day of grilling on Capitol Hill, this time from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee

Pentagon reaches agreements with leading AI companies

Pentagon reaches agreements with leading AI companies

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven leading AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense Department's classified networks.

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal