Border Wall Construction in Texas

The Trump administration awarded a contract for the construction of new border wall segments along the Texas-Mexico border, utilizing funds from CBP's 2021 budget. The contract was awarded to Granite Construction Company for approximately seven miles of new border wall in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Border Wall Upgrade Project Restarted in Texas

President Biden's cancellation of a border wall upgrade project in Texas has been restarted by the Trump administration, with plans to replace guard rails with bollard panels. Vice President JD Vance and other officials visited the Texas border. Actions by Trump's administration led to a significant drop in migrant encounters.

Public Opinion on President Trump's Immigration Policies

Americans are divided on President Trump's immigration crackdown, with growing approval for restrictions but opposition to more extreme measures like detaining migrants at Guantánamo Bay and ending birthright citizenship. Support for building a wall has increased over time, but backing for DREAMers has declined.

Steve Bannon's Fraud Case

Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, avoids jail time despite pleading guilty to fraud in connection to a border wall fundraising scheme. He was sentenced to three years of conditional discharge and barred from working for charities. Bannon had falsely promised Trump supporters that their donations would go towards building a wall on the US-Mexico border, but the money went into the pockets of organizers. Bannon faced up to 15 years in prison but only pleaded guilty to one charge of scheming to defraud. He was also previously charged federally but pardoned by Trump. Manhattan District Attorney's office charged him again at the state level. Bannon served four months in prison last year for defying a congressional subpoena.

Steve Bannon Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Border Wall Fundraising Scheme

Steve Bannon, a Trump ally, pleaded guilty to defrauding donors to a border wall fundraising campaign. He received a conditional discharge as part of a plea agreement.

Steve Bannon Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Donors to Border Wall Fundraiser

Steve Bannon, a Trump ally, pleaded guilty to defrauding donors to a border wall fundraising campaign. He received a conditional discharge and is barred from certain activities related to charities. The plea agreement aims to protect New York's charities from fraud.

Steve Bannon's Border Wall Fundraising Scam

Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, avoids jail time after pleading guilty to fraud for his border wall fundraising scheme. He was sentenced to three years of conditional discharge. Bannon made false promises to Trump supporters that their donations would go toward building a wall on the US-Mexico border, raising over $20 million, with the money going into the pockets of organizers. Bannon cannot work for a charity or not-for-profit group in New York state and is prohibited from holding assets for charitable organizations.

Steve Bannon's potential plea deal over 'We Build the Wall' fundraising

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon's lawyers and New York prosecutors discuss potential plea deal over charges related to fundraising for border wall. Bannon facing money laundering and conspiracy charges for deceiving donors. Trial scheduled for March 4.

Potential Plea Deal for Stephen K. Bannon in Fraud Case

Former White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon's lawyers are in talks for a potential plea deal in a case accusing him of defrauding donors for a border wall. Bannon is expected to plead guilty without receiving jail time.

Steve Bannon to Plead Guilty to Fraud Charges

Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, plans to plead guilty to fraud charges related to fundraising for a southern US border wall. He is expected to avoid jail time through a deal with New York state prosecutors.

Immigration Enforcement and the Laken Riley Act

Senator Katie Britt discusses the Laken Riley Act and the need for stronger immigration enforcement, including completing the border wall, to prevent tragedies like Laken Riley's murder by an illegal immigrant.

Unused Border Wall Materials Sale

After the Biden administration started selling off sections of unused border wall materials, Texas considered buying them to donate to the incoming Trump administration. However, Texas officials determined that the materials were mostly junk and not worth the cost of shipping. Governor Abbott purchased some materials in March 2022, but the process was halted by the Biden administration.

President Trump's Policies and Statements in Recent Time Magazine Interview

President Trump discussed the possibility of war with Iran, pardoning Capitol rioters, deploying military against immigrants, and other policies in a recent Time magazine interview.

False Claim About Kamala Harris Supporting Trump Border Wall

The Trump campaign is falsely claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris supports the Trump border wall, based on a misinterpretation of her statements about a failed bipartisan border security bill. Harris has not changed her stance on the border wall.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Border Wall Project in Starr County

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the start of a border wall project in Starr County, continuing construction that was halted by the Biden-Harris administration. Abbott is using surplus border wall materials acquired from the federal government to build the wall.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's Stance on Immigration and His Role in Politics

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joked about investing in a ladder factory to help illegal immigrants climb over the border wall, supports driver's licenses for illegal aliens, and was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate in 2024.

Criticism of Biden-Harris Border Policies

Senator JD Vance criticizes President Biden and Vice President Harris for their border policies, accusing them of effectively having an open border. He calls for the reinstatement of common-sense policies like remain in Mexico, stopping catch and release, and finishing the border wall.

Steve Bannon trial for defrauding donors

Steve Bannon is set to stand trial on charges of defrauding donors to an online effort to raise money for a border wall. He is currently serving a federal prison sentence for contempt of Congress.

Border Wall Gap at Otay Mountain, California

Discussion on the ongoing crisis at the southern border and the gap in the border wall near Otay Mountain, California.

Immigration and Border Security

An overwhelming number of Americans support building Trump's border wall, tightening immigration rules, and mass deportations, according to a recent poll. The issue of immigration has become a key focus in the 2024 presidential election.

Latino Support for Deportations and Border Wall

A recent poll found a growing number of Latinos supporting deportations and the construction of a border wall, with Cuban Americans showing the most support. The poll also showed concerns about Biden's border policies, costs, and crime rates.

Border Apprehensions and Immigration under the Trump Administration

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the lowest number of illegal border apprehensions happened during his last week in office, when in fact it was in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump also exaggerated the amount of border wall constructed during his presidency. Apprehensions at the border rose steadily after the pandemic low in April 2020. Trump's statements regarding fixing the border and the decrease in illegal immigration are misleading.

Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District Election

Ron Eller wins Republican primary runoff in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District and will face Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson in the general election. Eller supports construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall and expansion of domestic energy production.

US Voters' Views on Immigration Policies

US voters support policies addressing illegal immigration crisis at the border, with majority favoring increased border patrol officers and reducing asylum seekers. Building a border wall is the least popular proposal.

Migrants Rush Border Wall in El Paso, Texas

Over 100 migrants attempted to enter the US illegally by rushing a border wall in El Paso, Texas, breaking through razor wire and knocking over guards. Texas National Guard troops tried to push them back in small groups, resulting in a tense situation with some migrants surrendering while others continued to rush through.

Border Wall Construction

A federal judge has ordered President Joe Biden to continue building border wall along the United States-Mexico border with funds allocated under former President Donald Trump, following a lawsuit by Texas and Missouri. The judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt diverting funds away from border wall construction.

Migrant Crisis and Drug Smuggling in California

California GOP hopeful Kate Monroe discusses the severity of the migrant crisis in San Diego and efforts to repair a hole in the border wall. An American citizen was arrested for attempting to smuggle $130,000 worth of fentanyl pills through a California immigration checkpoint.

Veterans Placing Concertina Wire on Border Wall to Slow Migrant Flow

A group of veterans, led by Kate Monroe, placed concertina wire in gaps in the border wall east of San Diego to slow migrant flow from Mexico. Monroe, a retired Marine Corps veteran and Congressional candidate, highlighted the effort as a way to serve the country. Migrant crossings in the San Diego Sector have spiked, with over 140,000 migrants entering in fiscal year 2024 compared to 80,000 in fiscal year 2023.