Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Visits McAllen

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says troops will stay at the border until it is secure. Shanahan made the statement during a visit to McAllen this weekend along with acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan. Last week, Shanahan approved the transfer of one-point-five-billion dollars for more than 80 miles of border barrier construction. The President says he will be nominating Shanahan as the permanent defense secretary.

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17-Hundred Illegal Immigrants Apprehended In One Day

Border Patrol agents in the El Paso sector say over 17-hundred illegal immigrants were apprehended in one day last week. 


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