CBP chief halts construction in Big Bend National Park

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott announced a temporary pause on all construction activity in Big Bend National Park. The Trump administration's plans to build a border barrier, including vehicle barriers and an access road, faced bipartisan pushback over environmental damage and rushed execution. Scott implemented the halt to conduct a personal on-the-ground evaluation and consult with stakeholders and local law enforcement. Critics argue the park's rugged terrain already deters migrants and smugglers from entering the United States.