(Andres Leighton/AP) EL PASO, Texas — The Defense Department said Thursday that it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border with Mexico as a military zone to enforce immigration laws.

The Department extends special thanks to Colleen Flynn for organizing this prestigious event, with appreciation to Kristina Cooley and Pam Fisher for their valuable assistance. More photos from the ...

The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. He said that 100% of victim services remain available now and that ...

The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. He said that 100% of victim services remain available now and that sexual ...

It was the second year in a row with a decrease, reversing a troubling trend that has plagued the Defense Department for more than a decade. Senior defense officials said that while the decline is ...

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It was the second year in a row with a decrease, reversing a troubling trend that has plagued the Defense Department for more than a decade. Senior U.S. defense officials said that while the decline ...

FILE - The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File) ...