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CBP chief halts construction in Big Bend National Park

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott said he would halt construction activity in Big Bend National Park as efforts to erect a border barrier have met bipartisan pushback. In a video posted to social media on Monday, Scott said, “Last night I put a pause on all activity in that park as far as…

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET · First coverage Aug 16, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET · Latest coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM ET

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CBP chief halts construction in Big Bend National Park

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