Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott announced a halt to construction activities in Big Bend National Park. This decision follows bipartisan opposition to the efforts aimed at erecting a border barrier. In a video shared on social media on August 16, 2026, Scott stated, 'Last night I put a pause on all activity in that park as far as...'
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CBP Commissioner pauses border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park
Rodney Scott, the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, has paused construction activities in Big Bend National Park due to bipartisan opposition to the border barrier project. The announcement was made in a video posted on social media on August 16, 2026.
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