Pentagon Prepares to Deploy Thousands of Troops From Combat Units to Southwest Border
The unusual use of front-line troops on border comes after Trump ordered the military to give priority to border security.
Hosted on MSN1d
United States: Pentagon orders 1,500 troops, additional assets to southern border
The US Department of Defense is deploying 1,500 active-duty service members along with additional air and intelligence assets ...
ohiocapitaljournal1d
Troops dispatched to border ‘just the beginning’ of deployments, Pentagon says
Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses said the deployment of additional active duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “is just the beginning” — even as border crossings remain at their lowest ...
First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in DC
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked hand-in-hand into Emancipation Hall before Trump reviewed the ...
Metro gears up for Inauguration Day with extended hours and extra trains
WASHINGTON — Inauguration Day is upon us, and Metro is stepping up to get you where you need to go. With extended hours, ...
Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to US-Mexico border
The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, the White House confirmed on Wednesday, putting in motion plans President ...
Metro announces extensive station closures and detours for Inauguration Day
Metro announced that a sixth Metrorail station will be closed for Inauguration Day in addition to the five stations that are ...
Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian deaths
The Trump administration is laying groundwork to wind down efforts to reduce civilian harm in U.S. military operations.