Barack Obama, U.s.-mexico Border | featured news

President Obama has signed into law a $600-million border security bill that will put more agents and equipment along the Mexican border.

President Obama is expected to sign the measure, which will add 1,500 troops and immigration officials to beef up security along the border with Mexico.

Interrupting its summer recess, the Senate approved a $600-million border security bill Thursday morning, sending President Obama his request for 1,500 more troops and immigration officials to beef up security along the border with Mexico.

The Obama administration plans to announce that it will send as many as 1,200 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to improve border security, an Arizona congresswoman said.

The Obama administration on Tuesday announced sharp increases in the number of federal agents and the use of technology along the border.