Trump pauses border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park amid Abbott pushback

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Construction on a $46.5 billion border wall expansion project in Big Bend National Park, Texas, has been halted by the Trump administration. The project had sparked concern from environmental groups and some local politicians over its impact on the park's natural landscape. This move comes after outgoing Senator John Cornyn expressed concerns about the construction and Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly opposed the project. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott announced that his agency will be evaluating the project, saying they would "pause all construction activity in Big Bend National Park while I visit and conduct a personal, on-the-ground evaluation". The project was initially denied by the Trump administration, but later approved as part of a $46.5 billion spending bill signed into law on July 4, 2025.