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Trump Pauses Border Wall Construction in Big Bend National Park

8/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is temporarily pausing construction of the border wall in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
CBP chief Rodney Scott announced the pause during an on-the-ground evaluation in Texas.
Critics from both parties say the $46 billion wall harms the pristine park and that the terrain already deters migrants.
Scott expects the first layer to be built by the end of next year.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is temporarily pausing construction of the border wall in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
CBP chief Rodney Scott announced the pause during an on-the-ground evaluation in Texas.
Critics from both parties say the $46 billion wall harms the pristine park and that the terrain already deters migrants.
Scott expects the first layer to be built by the end of next year.