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The Trump administration's voter roll crusade could continue
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Visitors queue to take a closer look at a Patriot missile launcher during the Armed Forces Day at the Airbase in Laage, Germany, on June 06, 2026. Along with nine other locations, Laage hosts the Armed Forces Day 2026.
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