Pete Hegseth has ordered elements of a Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion for the mission.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly warned of military action against Mexico if the country does not follow President Trump's border demands.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered 3,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to boost security, bringing total military personnel to 9,000.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a direct message to drug cartels from Guantanamo Bay on Wednesday evening during an
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a direct message to drug cartels from Guantanamo Bay on Wednesday evening during an appearance on Fox News, stating that “nothing” is “off the table” when it comes to keeping Americans safe.
Around 9,200 US troops are at the southern border, with 4,200 under federal orders and nearly 5,000 National Guard troops under state governors' control.