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Southern border mission has no military value, Guard chief warns
Gen. Daniel Hokanson said the ongoing southern border mission is not helping troops improve military readiness.
More troops headed to Mexico border as migrants surge
The Biden administration is sending 800 active-duty military troops to the border, adding to 2,500 National Guard members there.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi, once detained at border, wins asylum
It's almost a year since Wasi said he turned himself in to border patrol agents to declare asylum but was charged with entering the U.S. illegally.
Pentagon is pulling 1,100 troops from the US-Mexico border mission
The 1,100 troops will conclude their 90-day mission by Aug. 8; the remaining 400 will be extended through August 31.
Three more states sending National Guard troops to US-Mexico border
Three more governors joined a growing list of states sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico.
By Sarah Rankin, The Associated Press
Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for second day
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking a border town for a second day. Kyiv blames Russian partisans.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Russia alleges incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs; Kyiv denies
Russian officials are claiming that Ukrainian military saboteurs have launched an attack across the border, wounding three people in a small town.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Florida to send National Guard troops to Texas for border security
Officials have been concerned about a possible surge in border crossings after pandemic-era asylum restrictions ended last week.
US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border
The officials are opening up other pathways ahead of an expected increase in migrants following the end of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Active duty troops headed to the US southern border again
About 1,500 troops will help with an expected surge of migrants later this month.
Veteran ‘We Build the Wall’ co-founder sentenced to 4 years in prison
Brian Kolfage, a decorated Air Force veteran, previously pleaded guilty for his role in siphoning donations from the We Build the Wall campaign.
By Jake Offenhartz, AP