National emergency declared at U.S. southern border
Trump declared national emergency at southern border citing “invasion” by cartels, criminal gangs, and “unvetted military-age males.” Deployed 1,500 active-duty troops (1,000 Army, 500 Marines) with helicopters and intelligence analysts. Ordered Pentagon to develop 10-day plan to “seal off” border with Mexico including more troops, drones, barriers. Designated cartels as foreign terrorist organizations including Tren de Aragua and MS-13. Signed order authorizing direct military operations against cartels on foreign soil potentially inside Mexico. Ended “catch and release,” reinstated “Remain in Mexico” policy.
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- Declaring A National Emergency At The Southern Border Of The United States (2025-01-21)
- Trump Signs Directive That Could Deploy US Military in Mexico: Report (2025-01-21)
- Trump orders military to devise a security plan for US-Mexico border that could include more troops (2025-01-20)
- Trump Orders 1,500 Active-Duty Troops to Border Ahead of Pentagon Security Plan Deadline (2025-01-22)
- Border declaration, terrorist designations unlock new options—and new risks (2025-01-21)
- White House – Declaring a National Energy Emergency (2025-01-21)
- Trump has declared a national energy emergency. What does that mean? (2025-01-20)
- Trump plans to declare a national energy emergency. What does that mean? (2025-01-21)
- Demystifying President Trumps National Energy Emergency and the Scope of Emergency Authority (2025-02-14)
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