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Germany Shock: Merz Fails First Chancellor Vote

Friedrich Merz suffers historic setback as he fails to secure majority to become Germany's chancellor in first parliamentary vote, throwing coalition plans into chaos and raising uncertainty over country's political future.

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Number 20% - Defense Secretary Hegseth orders cut in four-star generals

Quote “The right of ‘due process’ is to protect citizens from arbitrary actions — the Trump administration’s claims are legally dubious.” — Legal Expert