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The Pentagon is quietly repositioning U.S. troops in Europe, reducing the presence in Germany and planning a deployment to Poland. This move, tied to a broader review of forces, comes amid Trumps push for NATO allies to increase defense spending. Lawmakers are caught off guard, with no formal announcement yet. The changes aim to scale back to pre-2022 levels, with a legal floor of 76,000 troops, but the president can dip below if he certifies consultations with allies and security checks. Expect more details soon on how these changes impact NATO and Russia deterrence.

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