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Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border

Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.

6 days ago

Pentagon sending Stryker brigade, more troops to US-Mexico border

About 3,000 troops, including a general support aviation battalion, will arrive along the border in the coming weeks.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 months ago

Opinion

Ending military diversity efforts will cost us talent and readiness

In this op-ed, an active-duty service member argues the Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI in the military will undermine readiness.

By Nellie Fly

3 months ago

Texas Guard can make immigration arrests under new Trump agreement

Texas Guard soldiers now have the authority to help detain and deport undocumented people under an agreement between Texas and the Trump administration.

By Alejando Serrano, The Texas Tribune

3 months ago

Hegseth travels to border amid military immigration crackdown

While there, the defense secretary will likely announce hundreds of more troops who will join the military's expanded role in enforcing immigration.

By Noah Robertson

3 months ago

Air Force flies migrants to Guatemala as military’s border role grows

The armed forces is playing a growing role in helping enforce immigration laws under the Trump administration.

3 months ago