Big Bend border wall construction paused by Trump administration

Aug 17, 2026 · 7:01 PM UTC · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 7 views

The Trump administration temporarily paused border wall construction at Big Bend National Park in Texas while U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott visits the site, Scott announced Monday. Why it matters: The wall's construction inside the national park has been the subject of bipartisan pushback and criticism that the job has been rushed, and is damaging to the environment. What they're saying: "Last night, I put a pause on all activity in that park as far as construction

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