U.S. troop withdrawal, EU auto tariffs, Spirit collapses and Banksy
The Pentagon says its pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, while the White House is fast-tracking $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel and Middle East allies, bypassing Congress. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%. Al Qaeda-linked insurgents have seized territory in Mali, threatening Russia's influence in West Africa. Spirit Airlines is shutting down following the economic shock of the Iran war. Plus, a new Banksy statue appears in London. Watch the latest On Assignment podcast episode: Inside Chornobyl. Listen to On Assignment podcast episode In…
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