Trump Moves to Close Gaps in San Diego Border Fence, But Environmental Concerns Linger
The border wall system running through San Diego County has been one of the most fortified stretches in the southwest for decades, beginning with a border security push in the 1990s and continuing with miles of replacement fencing constructed during President Donald Trump’s first administration. But some spots remain where there is no fence at all, […]
Pentagon Effort on Extremism Snarled by Confusion, Guard Divisions, Gaps in Security Clearance Screening
Military leaders were confused about how to define and root out extremist behavior, even as they acknowledged a stream of racist or bigoted recruits, in the wake of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, according to a long-awaited independent report commissioned by the Pentagon that provides a snapshot of the effort. The report released this week — […]