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April 7, 2018

National Guard Troops Deploy to Southern U.S. Border

WASHINGTON — The first of up to 4,000 National Guard troops Defense Secretary James N. Mattis has authorized to support the Department of Homeland Security’s mission along the southern U.S. border have deployed.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen briefs reporters at the White House, April 4, 2018.

April 5, 2018

DOD, DHS to work with governors to deploy Guardsmen to southern border

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump has directed the Defense and Homeland Security departments to work with state governors to deploy National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border, a top official said April 4.