Latest "US-Mexico border" stories

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

3 months ago

Pentagon is pulling 1,100 troops from the US-Mexico border mission

The 1,100 troops will conclude their 90-day mission by Aug. 8; the remaining 400 will be extended through August 31.

4 months ago

This is what it’ll take to end the military’s border mission

Federalized troops have been deploying to the border since 2018.

By Meghann Myers

20 months ago

GOP donor to fund cost of sending South Dakota National Guard troops to Texas

Gov. Kristi Noem's office said the South Dakota National Guard is expected to deploy to the border with Mexico for 30 to 60 days.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Troops to get medals for US-Mexico border operations and Hurricane Florence relief

The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to service members who participate in an “operation deemed to be significant activity, and encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Armed Mexican soldiers confronted US soldiers on US soil

Two U.S. soldiers in a remote area of Texas were confronted by Mexican soldiers who thought the Americans had crossed into Mexico, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The Mexican troops reportedly removed a weapon from the American soldier who was armed.

5 years ago