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flag Congress blocks U.S. troop cuts in Europe and Korea without approval, mandating security assessments and boosting NATO deterrence.

flag Congress has passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, blocking the Pentagon from reducing U.S. military forces in Europe below 76,000 or in South Korea below 28,500 without congressional approval and detailed justifications. flag The law mandates that any troop reductions, base closures, or major equipment transfers require assessments of national security, NATO readiness, and allied consultation. flag It also codifies the U.S. hold on the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) position and reinforces the Baltic Security Initiative. flag The move reflects bipartisan congressional resistance to proposed military drawdowns, aiming to ensure deterrence against Russia and North Korea while pressuring allies to increase defense spending.

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