New $1.1 billion border wall in South Texas built from salvaged, likely illegal materials
Sep 29, 2026·Location: South Texas
A newly constructed section of border wall in South Texas was built using salvaged materials and may violate legal requirements. The project cost roughly double that of previous wall segments, raising questions about spending and oversight. The article questions what taxpayers are funding and seeks accountability for the lack of transparency.
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