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The Day with Brent Goff: No Deadline for Trump

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May 1, 2026

US President Trump says he is not bound by a law that requires Congressional authorization for any military conflict after 60 days. Some lawmakers say he is trampling the rule of law. Plus, Trump's threat to withdraw US soldiers from Germany.

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The Day is a news show that helps you understand emerging stories from Europe, the US and across the globe. Join Brent Goff and Nicole Frölich from Monday through Friday as they put the day’s events into context with the help of experts, political players and DW’s reporters on the ground.

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