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Big Bend Border Pause Sparks Debate | Philadelphia News
Trump’s border wall plans hit a snag in Big Bend National Park as the administration pauses construction amid mounting backlash from both sides of the aisle and environmental advocates. With rugged terrain and low crossing rates already offering natural barriers, critics argue the project threatens the park’s beauty and tourism. Customs chief Rodney Scott is heading to Texas to hear local voices while balancing security needs — following earlier scaled-back plans but with tech and road upgrades still on track. Recent bulldozing sparked outrage, even prompting a GOP senator to question the…
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