Latest "national guard" stories

Texas Senate votes for death benefits for National Guard at border

The bill would give guaranteed death benefits to Texas National Guard troops at the border, putting them on par with benefits offered to law enforcement.

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune

2 days ago

Soldiers’ stolen 19th century marksmanship medals recovered

Two dozen stolen 19th century medals earned by brothers who were world-class rifle shots have been returned to the National Park Service.

4 days ago

Florida to send National Guard troops to Texas for border security

Officials have been concerned about a possible surge in border crossings after pandemic-era asylum restrictions ended last week.

5 days ago

US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border

The officials are opening up other pathways ahead of an expected increase in migrants following the end of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

3 weeks ago

Prosecutors: guardsman in leak case wanted to kill a ‘ton of people’

Prosecutors said 21-year-old Jack Teixeira kept an arsenal of weapons and said on social media that he would like to kill a "ton of people."

By Tara Copp, AP

4 weeks ago

Lawmakers urge harsh punishment for national security leaks

The guardsman accused of posting the classified material online faces the possibility of decades in prison.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago