Lawmakers press Hegseth about cost, morale, readiness impact of border operations
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom TeminPublished On: Fri Feb 21 2025
Description: President Trump's order directing the military to seal the border with Mexico gave the Pentagon a big part in immigration enforcement. The Defense Department has said the southern border operations will cost nearly a billion dollars over the next eight months. Some members of Congress say the department doesn't have a realistic estimate. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis brings us the latest in that cost estimate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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