Build Trump's Wall or Protect the Arctic? Down to 2 Aging Icebreakers, National Security Is at Risk; While the U.S. put off funding new icebreakers year after year, Russia built a fleet of more than 40 now at the ready as a melting Arctic opens new frontiers

Byline: Sabrina Shankman A version of this ICN story was co-published with (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/u-s-urgently-needs-new-icebreaker-ships-patrol-arctic-will-n942236) NBC News Coast Guard crews are known for keeping their cool in high-stress situations. But when Lt. [...]