Latest "southern border mission" stories

Democrats want to know why active-duty troops are still on the southern US border

More than 2,000 active-duty troops are still deployed there, months after President Trump said there was an imminent immigration threat.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Mattis to visit border troops; still no cost estimate for mission

Up to 7,000 active-duty forces are responding to the caravan. But are they in the right place?

By Tara Copp

4 years ago

Why were active-duty forces picked over Guard to defend the border? Capabilities, Pentagon says

Pentagon faces questions over the roles and limits U.S. forces will have when migrants reach the border.

By Tara Copp

4 years ago

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