Joint Chiefs chairman heads to border to assess military buildup
Gen. CQ Brown's visit comes as the Pentagon rapidly expands its border mission in line with President Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration.
By Tara Copp, AP
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More troops headed to Mexico border as migrants surge
The Biden administration is sending 800 active-duty military troops to the border, adding to 2,500 National Guard members there.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
GOP hopefuls debate China, Ukraine, troops at US southern border
Several candidates at the first Republican debate held Wednesday advocated sending more active-duty troops to work along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Conservatives backing Ukraine seek to sway GOP debate viewers
Despite a growing split among Republicans, a conservative ad campaign is encouraging GOP voters and officials to continue backing Ukraine.
Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command
Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.
Veteran ‘We Build the Wall’ co-founder sentenced to 4 years in prison
Brian Kolfage, a decorated Air Force veteran, previously pleaded guilty for his role in siphoning donations from the We Build the Wall campaign.
By Jake Offenhartz, AP