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March 1, 2025, 1:59 p.m. ET

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Pentagon Sending Combat Forces to Border in Line With Trump Directive

The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, rushing to comply with an executive order on migration made by President Trump.

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