Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran conflict

3h ago / 10:12 PM EDTTrump administration is pulling 5,000 troops from Germany The U.S. is withdrawing approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon officials said today, after President Donald Trump was angered by criticism from the German chancellor over the war with Iran.The troop moves would include one brigade combat team as well as other forces inside Germany, the officials said. The decision does not appear to affect the U.S. military’s massive medical support bases, like Landstuhl, where thousands of troops, including casualties from the Iran war, have been taken for medical treatment.The decision was a direct response to comments made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but also reflected Trump’s frustration that U.S. allies aren’t doing enough. Trump has been threatening Germany and other NATO allies over their refusal to engage in the U.S. and Israel-led war on Iran. He suggested earlier this week he might pull troops from Germany.“The Europeans have not stepped up when America needed them,” said a senior Pentagon official said. “This cannot be a one-way street.”Read the full story here.4h ago / 9:09 PM EDTTrump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primary President Donald Trump moved today to thin the Republican field running for Senate