Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near MexicoThe agreement came after the FAA conducted testing in New Mexico on the laser system used by the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department.By David Shepardson, Reuters8 days ago
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle3 weeks ago
The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack IranU.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.By Claire Barrett7 weeks ago
Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace: ReportThe confusing arc of events began as the FAA announced it was shutting down all flight traffic over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border for 10 days.By Seung Min Kim, Ben Finley, Mary Clare Jalonick, Konstantin Toropin and Morgan Lee, AP2 months ago
ICE, Border Patrol chiefs refuse to comment on VA nurse’s killing Acting ICE director Todd Lyons and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott were questioned Tuesday about the recent killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti. By Patricia Kime2 months ago
Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agentThe killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.By Patricia Kime3 months ago