Hundreds more active-duty troops may be sent to US-Mexico borderThe mission is separate from President Donald Trump’s campaign to build a border wall, officials say.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 years ago
Trump’s 10 ‘terrorists’: Where are they? U.S. should worry more about Canada than Mexico when building walls, government reports show.5 years ago
Deployed border troops are preparing for militias stealing their gear, protester violence, documents show An estimated 200 armed militia members are on the border and have stolen troops' gear in the past, DoD documents show.By Tara Copp, AP5 years ago
Trump tweets throw new doubts into defense appropriations dealThe president on Thursday labeled a congressional deal on military spending as ridiculous.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Is the Coast Guard’s icebreaker project doomed?Capitol Hill wrangling might shift money for a new icebreaker to President Donald Trump's border wall.By Carl Prine5 years ago
House panel adopts $716 billion defense authorization planThe budget bill -- which will set hundreds of defense policies for next fiscal year -- was approved after more than 14 hours of debate.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould5 years ago