- Defense Secretary Vows to Use Thousands of Active-Duty Troops to Secure Border The New York Times
- Hegseth declares ‘new era’ under Trump in visit to southern border in Texas Fox News
- Defense secretary, border czar in El Paso to discuss border troop roles cbs4local.com
- Show of force at the border as Secretary of Defense pays an uncommon visit USA TODAY
- Defense Secretary Says Full Control of Southern Border Equals ‘Mission Accomplishment’ Department of Defense
