The Defense Department has decided not to proceed with three border wall projects in California and Arizona, citing 'insufficient contract savings,' according to a court filing.
Washington The Defense Department has decided not to proceed with three border wall projects in California and Arizona, citing"insufficient contract savings," according to a court filing.
The move appears to be a setback for President Donald Trump, who has sparked controversy for dipping into Pentagon funds to build his signature border wall, though it's unclear what will happen to the projects listed in the filing. Last month, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper approved an additional 20 miles of 30-foot-high barriers for the southern border using $2.
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