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‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead

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Trump administration begins border wall construction through Big Bend national park, sparking bipartisan backlash

Bulldozers have begun excavating land at the entrance to Big Bend national park's Santa Elena Canyon in Texas as part of the Trump administration's border wall expansion, prompting lawsuits and criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. The construction at Texas's largest national park has drawn opposition across party lines and could impact the state's high-profile Senate race.

Aug 14, 2026·4 sourcesImmigration policyBorder securityEnvironmental regulationU.S. domestic politics
Trump administration begins border wall construction through Big Bend national park, sparking bipartisan backlash
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