Pete Hegseth has ordered elements of a Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion for the mission.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly warned of military action against Mexico if the country does not follow President Trump's border demands.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered 3,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to boost security, bringing total military personnel to 9,000.
The United States has threatened Mexico with military action if it does not manage the drug cartels effectively. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated that if Mexico does not address the collusion between its government and drug cartels,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered elements of a Stryker ... who declared a national emergency at the US frontier with Mexico on his first day in office. The new troops will 'reinforce ...