Pete Hegseth to visit border for first time as defense secretary

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit the southern border Monday for the first time since taking his post.

His visit comes as encounters with immigrants at the southern border have decreased by 93%, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. On Sunday, Noem made her first visit to the border since her confirmation.

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