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US Army to control federal land along US-Mexico border

The move could allow the Trump administration to get around a federal law prohibiting U.S. troops from being used in domestic law enforcement on U.S. soil.

Opinion

Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it

The author of this op-ed discusses how DOD-DEA partnerships, like those that targeted Taliban heroin traffickers, could be a model for stifling cartels.

Why Navy destroyers are being sent to the southern border mission

The Pentagon made waves Monday when it announced the deployment of the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer Gravely to patrol near the southern border.

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.

The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep

A tiny island on Japan’s western frontier is now the front line in a potential clash over Taiwan.

Joint Chiefs chairman heads to border to assess military buildup

Gen. CQ Brown's visit comes as the Pentagon rapidly expands its border mission in line with President Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration.

More US troops deploying to US-Mexico border

Roughly 1,500 more soldiers will deploy to the southern border to support President Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration, a U.S. official said.

Troops arrive at Guantanamo Bay to prepare migrant detention center

Marines and soldiers will prepare a detention center at Guantanamo to hold up to 30,000 migrants.

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.

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.