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US to send 1,500 troops to Middle East, say officials
U.S. officials say the Trump administration has notified Congress about a planned deployment to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Constitutional questions emerge about expanding role of troops on US soil
The White House may face legal challenges to the expansion of authorities for troops at the southern border.
By Tara Copp, Associated Press and Aaron Mehta