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Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.
Coast Guardsman’s wife arrested for expired visa after security check
The spouse's name was flagged during a security screening when the couple sought to get her base access at Naval Air Station Key West, officials said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US Navy warship on first deployment makes two drug busts in 72 hours
The ship’s crew intercepted 580 kilograms of cocaine and 2,480 pounds of marijuana through combined air-surface operations.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Two troops killed, one seriously injured in vehicle accident at border
The service members were deployed in support of ongoing security operations at the southern border.
By Tara Copp, AP
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.
By Tara Copp, AP and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press