Latest "border security" stories

A small group of migrants, bottom right, are pictured while camping outside a gate in the border fence in El Paso, Texas, Friday, May 12, 2023.

Florida to send National Guard troops to Texas for border security

Officials have been concerned about a possible surge in border crossings after pandemic-era asylum restrictions ended last week.

4 months ago

Air Guard’s RC-26 decision undermines Trump’s border security priorities

Despite the important abilities of the RC-26 reconnaissance plane, Air Guard officials announced they’ll be removing it from use, and will do so quickly.

By Rep. Adam Kinzinger

5 years ago

Air Guard decision undermines Trump’s border security priorities

National security is our top priority. So if we’re looking to strengthen our border and improve the situation there, we need to call on our National Guard units, and implement a strategy to work together more effectively.

By Rep. Adam Kinzinger

5 years ago

Hundreds more active-duty troops may be sent to US-Mexico border

The mission is separate from President Donald Trump’s campaign to build a border wall, officials say.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Trump’s 10 ‘terrorists’: Where are they?

U.S. should worry more about Canada than Mexico when building walls, government reports show.

5 years ago

Deployed border troops are preparing for militias stealing their gear, protester violence, documents show

An estimated 200 armed militia members are on the border and have stolen troops' gear in the past, DoD documents show.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago