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Trump Administration Invests $4.5B in Border Wall Expansion

10/10/2025

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The Trump administration expanded the Smart Wall with $4.5 billion in new contracts, funding 230 miles of barriers and nearly 400 miles of surveillance along the U.S.–Mexico border.
The projects are funded under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill and include key contracts in Texas and Arizona.
Supporters say the expansion will bolster national security, while critics question its cost and effectiveness.
Federal officials plan to expedite construction across various sectors.

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Story summary

The Trump administration expanded the Smart Wall with $4.5 billion in new contracts, funding 230 miles of barriers and nearly 400 miles of surveillance along the U.S.–Mexico border.
The projects are funded under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill and include key contracts in Texas and Arizona.
Supporters say the expansion will bolster national security, while critics question its cost and effectiveness.
Federal officials plan to expedite construction across various sectors.