Defense Secretary Affirms Commitment to Border Security, Plan to …
Jan 30, 2025 · Earlier in the day, the president announced his intention to sign an executive order instructing DOD and DHS to prepare Guantanamo Bay for the detention of 30,000 criminal migrants.
10 ‘high-threat’ migrants now at Guantanamo Bay: Pentagon
2 days ago · The first military flight carrying 10 “high-threat” migrants to Guantanamo Bay landed on Tuesday evening, according to the Defense Department. The C-17 plane, which took off from El Paso ...
Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station …
Jan 29, 2025 · MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT: Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station …
Trump directs Pentagon and DHS to prepare migrant housing at …
Jan 29, 2025 · The Guantánamo announcement caught many officials at the Pentagon off-guard, according to five defense officials. One official said the Guantánamo mission will be a DHS mission. It is unclear ...
'High threat' undocumented migrants sent to Guantanamo
2 days ago · PENTAGON — A small number of migrants were transferred from Texas to a detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Tuesday via U.S. military aircraft, U.S. defense officials told VOA.
Pentagon to support deportation flights, construct barriers in …
Jan 22, 2025 · In a statement, acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the deployment mission began on Wednesday and involves military airlift support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help...
Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon and a Focus on Immigration
Jan 27, 2025 · The Pentagon last week rushed 1,600 active-duty Marines and Army soldiers to the southwestern border, joining 2,500 forces already there. Mr. Hegseth predicted that more would be on the way soon ...
DOD eyes tactical drones to accompany troops Trump is surging …
Jan 23, 2025 · The acting defense chief unveiled the Pentagon’s immediate plans for the expedited implementation of the president's executive orders. By Brandi Vincent. January 23, 2025 ... he announced that DOD will supply military airlift for DHS deportation flights of more than 5,000 people who were detained by Customs and Border Protection in specific ...
US Senate Confirms Kristi Noem as Secretary of ... - Homeland …
Jan 25, 2025 · The United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm Kristi Noem as the 8th Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in a vote of 59- 34.
Statement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directives Expanding Law ...
Jan 21, 2025 · The following statement is attributable to a DHS Spokesperson: “This action empowers the brave men and women in CBP and ICE to enforce our immigration laws and catch criminal aliens—including murders and rapists—who have illegally come into our country. Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid ...