NPR News: 05-02-2026 8PM EDT

President Trump has ordered a 14% reduction in U.S. forces in Germany, pulling out 5,000 troops amid complaints that NATO allies have not sufficiently supported U.S. efforts in the war in Iran. This reverses a troop buildup started under President Biden and leaves more than 30,000 U.S. personnel still stationed there. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius described the move as anticipated, urging Germany to bolster the "European pillar" within NATO to sustain transatlantic ties. A NATO spokesperson noted ongoing coordination with the U.S., while Germany continues its massive defense investments triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine over four years ago.

OpenAI Leadership Trial Heats Up

The trial over OpenAI's governance and structure resumes next week, with Elon Musk suing the company he co-founded, its CEO Sam Altman, and others. During Musk's testimony last week, tensions rose as he accused Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman of "stealing a charity" and personally profiting. OpenAI counters that Musk departed after losing a power struggle, filed the suit out of resentment, and now competes via his for-profit xAI venture. Lawyers for OpenAI also claim Musk attempted to recruit their employees for Tesla while serving on the board. Altman is slated to testify soon.