Latest "border wall funding" stories

Here’s how a federal court ruling is affecting the military’s border wall construction plans

A fraction of military construction funding had been used to build border barriers before a judge ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to stop work.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Here’s everything the Pentagon is putting on hold to concentrate on building the border wall

The delayed programs were chosen largely either because they were upgrades or replacements to existing facilities, a senior defense official told reporters in a Pentagon briefing Wednesday, or because their contract award dates are not scheduled for a year or more.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

DoD has obligated $450 million since April 2018 to send troops to US-Mexico border

The Pentagon is funding another section of the border wall, but Defense Secretary Mark Esper wouldn't say whether the project could be completely executed by the military.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order

Trump said: "It is a tremendous national emergency," adding, "our immigration system is stretched beyond the breaking point."

5 years ago

The border wall funding fight likely won’t impact Tyndall, but what about Air Force readiness?

The shifting of funds to rebuild Tyndall AFB has lawmakers concerned that Air Force readiness and other projects may be impacted down the line.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US to demolish Trump’s border wall prototypes in San Diego

The four concrete and four steel panels, spaced closely together steps from an existing barrier separating San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, were one of Trump's top priorities, and he visited the location a year ago to see the installations firsthand.

5 years ago