Jul 12 ‘Powerful’ Tropical Storm Barry revives memories of Katrina in New Orleans By Kevin McGill, Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press About 3,000 National Guard troops along with other rescue crews were posted around the state with boats, high-water vehicles and helicopters. Drinking water was lined up, and utility crews with bucket trucks moved into position in the region. Continue reading
Jun 21 Texas sending another 1,000 National Guard troops to border By Clarice Silber, Associated Press Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday that he will send another 1,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border while accusing Congress of failing to take action on the growing humanitarian crisis. Continue reading
Mar 20 National Guard to help protect California towns from wildfires By Don Thompson, Associated Press California is pulling the troops away from President Donald Trump's border protection efforts and devoting them to fire protection. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 4:03 Fire recovery continues across California, as new fire blazes east of LA Fifty miles east of Los Angeles, a brush fire has quickly grown into a wall of fast-moving flames. The new “Sierra Fire” is spreading south from the edge of the Angeles National Forest, though firefighters say they’re making gains against… Continue watching
Apr 13 Trump ordered National Guard troops to the border. Where do things stand? By Jessica Villagomez Here’s what you need to know about President Donald Trump's decision to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Apr 11 California governor approves limited National Guard deployment to Mexico border By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press California Gov. Jerry Brown agreed Wednesday to deploy 400 National Guard troops at President Donald Trump's request, but not all will head to the U.S.-Mexico border as Trump wants and none will enforce federal immigration enforcement. Continue reading
Apr 06 Arizona, Texas preparing to deploy National Guard members to Mexico border By Associated Press The move is a response to President Donald Trump's call for more border security. Continue reading
Apr 06 National Guard’s last border deployments offer clues to the future By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The U.S. National Guard faces a vastly different environment than it did on its last two deployments to the border with Mexico, with far fewer illegal crossings and more Central Americans than Mexicans coming. Still, its role is shaping up… Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 7:27 What past administrations learned from sending troops to the border President Trump said Thursday that he wants to send as many as 4,000 National Guard troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. While his plan has raised concerns, there is precedent from past administrations. John Yang speaks with former ICE acting… Continue watching
Apr 05 Why U.S. militarization of border isn’t new By Russell Contreras, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Donald Trump's promise to use the National Guard to secure the U.S.-Mexico border isn't a new concept and is something the U.S. has done in the past for varying reasons. Continue reading