THE NEW 250 MILE STRETCH OF THE BORDER IN TEXAS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE, WILL NOW BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO. TROOPS ARE NOW AUTHORIZED TO DETAIN PEOPLE ON CHARGES OF TRESPASSING. THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS WAITING TO SEIZE CONTROL OF THE BUFFER ZONE ALONG THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AREA,

The Defense Department is expanding its border role with a new military zone near Yuma, aiming to boost surveillance as crossings continue to fall.

The Pentagon announced Wednesday that it is establishing an expansive new military buffer zone in Texas aimed at bolstering border security as illegal crossings continue to plummet to record lows.