Latest "US-Mexico National Guard mission" stories

Arizona city officials want troop-installed razor wire removed from border wall

Officials in a small Arizona border city passed a resolution Wednesday night condemning the installation of new razor wire that now covers the entirety of a tall border wall through downtown.

5 years ago

Defying critics, Trump again suggests military troops should build the border wall

Democrats have said such a move would violate a host of rules, and they'll move next year to pass legislation ending the idea.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Some US troops on the border to leave this week; about 3,000 will stay

The border mission has less need now for some of the troops' specialties.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Congress delays latest shutdown for two more weeks

Lawmakers now have until Dec. 21 to reach a full-year spending plan or trigger an interruption in federal services.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

DoD gets request for 4,000 troops to stay on Mexico border through Jan. 31

About 1,600 forces will go home, while others may rotate in.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

Troops may spend Christmas on US-Mexico border

The original orders called for troops to be home Dec. 15; now deployment orders may be extended through January.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago