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Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

8 hours ago

Pentagon creates new military border zone in Arizona

The fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

2 days ago

Former Green Berets seek justice in Texas killing of Afghan teammate

Two months after Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed outside his Houston home, authorities have yet to make an arrest despite identifying the shooter.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 days ago

Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating Posse Comitatus Act

A federal judge held a brief hearing over whether the Trump administration should continue its deployment of troops to Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago

The history of presidents activating US troops on American soil

U.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.

By Claire Barrett

2 weeks ago

Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets

The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago