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Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

3 days ago

Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.

Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?

By Leah Rosenbaum

12 days ago

Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules

Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Military border zone spurs charges against hundreds of migrants

Several hundred immigrants have been charged with unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern U.S. border.

8 weeks ago

US Army to control federal land along US-Mexico border

The move could allow the Trump administration to get around a federal law prohibiting U.S. troops from being used in domestic law enforcement on U.S. soil.

By Tara Copp, AP and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccine

The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago