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Pentagon reviewing plans to cut troops handling migrants at Guantanamo

Officials are considering cutting troops deployed to the base by up to half, as no migrants are detained there and the program has faced legal challenges.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 months ago

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.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 months ago

US closes once-secret Guantanamo prison unit, moves prisoners

Southern Command said the Camp 7 prisoners were moved to Camp 5 “safely and without incident."

4 years ago

Coast Guard rescues 3 Cubans stranded on island for 33 days

A real-life Gilligan's Island tale.

4 years ago

Second ex-CIA contractor testifies on interrogations in 9/11 case at Guantanamo

A former CIA contractor who helped design a harsh interrogation program following the the Sept. 11 attacks sought Friday to minimize the severity of techniques used on the men facing war crimes charges for their alleged roles in the plot.

5 years ago

US Southern Command head focused on ‘day after’ in Venezuela

The head of U.S. Southern Command says military officials are focusing on preparing for “the day after” once “isolated” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro leaves power.

6 years ago

Trump threatens Cuba as US supports Venezuela uprising

The Trump administration quickly declared enthusiastic support Tuesday for the Venezuelan opposition effort to spark a military uprising against embattled President Nicolas Maduro, hoping for decisive action in the political crisis that has engulfed the South American nation.

6 years ago

5 things to know about Guantanamo Bay on its 115th birthday

Dozens of detainees remain at "Gitmo" and President Trump has ordered that it remain open indefinitely.

By Jana Lipman, Tulane University

7 years ago

Russia and Cuba vow to expand ‘strategic’ ties that lapsed after Cold War

Cuba's defense minister plans to visit Moscow this month to talk about military cooperation.

7 years ago

US vows tough approach to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba

National security adviser John Bolton condemned what he called the "destructive forces of oppression, socialism and totalitarianism" that he said the three countries represent.

7 years ago

Judge in 9/11 case at Guantanamo retires from military

The slow-moving Sept. 11 war-crimes case at Guantanamo has outlasted the judge.

7 years ago

Judge: Department of Defense improperly redacted documents

A federal judge has found the U.S. Department of Defense improperly redacted several unclassified documents sought by Kansas General Derek Schmidt related to surveying potential sites for housing terror suspects now held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

7 years ago

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Pentagon reviewing plans to cut troops handling migrants at Guantanamo

Officials are considering cutting troops deployed to the base by up to half, as no migrants are detained there and the program has faced legal challenges.

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.

US closes once-secret Guantanamo prison unit, moves prisoners

Southern Command said the Camp 7 prisoners were moved to Camp 5 “safely and without incident."

Coast Guard rescues 3 Cubans stranded on island for 33 days

A real-life Gilligan's Island tale.

Second ex-CIA contractor testifies on interrogations in 9/11 case at Guantanamo

A former CIA contractor who helped design a harsh interrogation program following the the Sept. 11 attacks sought Friday to minimize the severity of techniques used on the men facing war crimes charges for their alleged roles in the plot.

US Southern Command head focused on ‘day after’ in Venezuela

The head of U.S. Southern Command says military officials are focusing on preparing for “the day after” once “isolated” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro leaves power.

Trump threatens Cuba as US supports Venezuela uprising

The Trump administration quickly declared enthusiastic support Tuesday for the Venezuelan opposition effort to spark a military uprising against embattled President Nicolas Maduro, hoping for decisive action in the political crisis that has engulfed the South American nation.

5 things to know about Guantanamo Bay on its 115th birthday

Dozens of detainees remain at "Gitmo" and President Trump has ordered that it remain open indefinitely.

Russia and Cuba vow to expand ‘strategic’ ties that lapsed after Cold War

Cuba's defense minister plans to visit Moscow this month to talk about military cooperation.

US vows tough approach to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba

National security adviser John Bolton condemned what he called the "destructive forces of oppression, socialism and totalitarianism" that he said the three countries represent.

Judge in 9/11 case at Guantanamo retires from military

The slow-moving Sept. 11 war-crimes case at Guantanamo has outlasted the judge.

Judge: Department of Defense improperly redacted documents

A federal judge has found the U.S. Department of Defense improperly redacted several unclassified documents sought by Kansas General Derek Schmidt related to surveying potential sites for housing terror suspects now held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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