Investing.com -- Texas-based Fort Bliss, a U.S. Army base, is preparing to house migrant detainees in the near future, according to Tom Homan, the White House border czar. Homan announced these plans during a press briefing on Monday but did not provide a specific timetable for when the base might be ready.

Fort Bliss, which is headquartered in El Paso, Texas, and extends into New Mexico, is currently being prepared for this new role. The exact timeline for when the base will be equipped to accommodate migrants is yet to be confirmed.

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