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Why the German state pays millions of euros to the Christian churches each year, and how shedding the financial burden could cost it dearly.

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So in general, the defense secretary or any of the president's aides or secretaries like to get firsthand looks of what's happening. you saw that over the weekend with that secret trip by h.r. mcmaster to afghanistan. katie? >> any update on how general mattis is speaking about or reacting to the events in north korea over the weekend? >> reporter: nothing beyond that very muted statement on saturday, which basically amounts to, we're done talking. watch our actions. about that "vinson" carrier strike group, that is still north of australia. but we can expect it to steam north towards the kore...

>> nbc's chris jansen is at the white house. and hans michael is at the pentag. chris, tell me about mike pence's visit overseas to korea and how the white house right now is assessing the way it is handling the korean situation. >> reporter: right here you have -- first of all, it's a surprise. then you have the vice president standing on the demilitarized zone so close to the border that he can see the north korean soldiers and issuing this warning. take a listen. >> the era of strategic patience is over. we will meet any use of conventional or nuclear weapons with an overwhelming and effect...