Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park

The federal government has temporarily halted construction on a controversial access road and vehicle barriers in Big Bend National Park, amid a visit from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) commissioner. This decision follows the Trump administration's previous plan to build infrastructure aimed at border security within the park. The pause's duration remains unclear, but it comes as a potential shift in how border projects are managed in protected areas. This move highlights ongoing tensions between national security interests and environmental conservation, raising questions about the future of border infrastructure in national parks.