Haste and planning failures doomed Operation Lone Star’s troops to sufferNever before has Texas — or any other state — involuntarily activated so many troops under state active duty authority for such a long-term mission. Nor has it been done so quickly.By Davis Winkie and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune12 months ago
Hundreds more active-duty troops may be sent to US-Mexico borderThe mission is separate from President Donald Trump’s campaign to build a border wall, officials say.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 years ago
Trump to head to border as government shutdown goes into third weekThe president plans the visit "to meet with those on the front lines of national security," the White House press secretary said.4 years ago