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Southern border mission for US troops extends another year
The defense secretary authorized sending as many as 3,000 troops to the U.S. border with Mexico for the coming fiscal year.
By Adam Morey
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US Air Force nuclear, space programs take hit in border wall reprogramming
The Pentagon is taking $402 million from Air Force programs as part of a reprogramming effort to support the border mission.
Trump makes new threat to send US troops to Mexican border
"We are now sending ARMED SOLDIERS to the Border. Mexico is not doing nearly enough in apprehending & returning!" the president said in a tweet.
By Joe Gould
Shanahan predicts expanded role at border for Pentagon
The military isn't leaving the border anytime soon, the acting secretary expects.
By Aaron Mehta
Triple-amputee veteran’s GoFundMe to pay for Trump’s border wall has raised over $5 million in 3 days
Donations continue pouring in for a fundraiser that has gone viral.
By Jon Simkins
Constitutional questions emerge about expanding role of troops on US soil
The White House may face legal challenges to the expansion of authorities for troops at the southern border.
By Tara Copp and Aaron Mehta