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Texans Greet Plans For Trump’s Wall With Tears, Fears Or Open Arms
Posted on · From the Rio Grande Valley to West Texas, Texans who live along the Rio Grande are preparing for the possible border wall — some eagerly, others fearfully.
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Trump Vision Of Mexico-US Border Roils Mexico’s Domestic Politics
Posted on · Mexican nationalism is gaining as threats from the U.S. mount.
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Mexico Worries That A New Border Wall Will Worsen Flooding
Posted on · The 1970 Boundary Treaty requires that U.S. and Mexican officials on the International Boundary and Water Commission be in agreement before building structures that might affect the Rio Grande's flow.
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Almost 100 Days In, ‘Trumpism’ Is Still Not Clearly Defined
Posted on · Donald Trump is a man who's made a life out of branding. But as president, the brand is muddled — is he a protectionist looking out for the little guy or has he gone "mainstream"?
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Dems Say Trump Can Avert Shutdown Risk If He Relents On Wall
Posted on · A government shutdown could be imminent as Dems take stand against President Trump's budget and plan for border wall
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Border Wall Could Leave Some Americans on ‘Mexican Side’
Posted on · The proposed border wall has the potential to leave some US citizens on the 'Mexico Side'
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PHOTOS: The Many Possible Shapes Of Trump’s Border Wall
Posted on · The bidding period has closed for the companies hoping to design and deliver the president's signature campaign promise. Here's a glimpse of some proposals — from wire mesh to 30-foot pipe organs.
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Border Wall Contractors Brace For Hostile Environment
Posted on · Bidders on President Trump border wall project want to prepare for potentially dangerous situations
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Mexico’s President Cancels Planned D.C. Trip To Meet With Trump
Posted on · President Trump tweeted this morning: "If Mexico is unwilling to pay for the badly needed wall, then it would be better to cancel the upcoming meeting." Now, President Peña Nieto has done just that.
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‘A Nation Without Borders Is Not A Nation’: Trump Moves Forward With U.S.-Mexico Wall
Posted on · A campaign promise gets closer to reality with a new executive order Wednesday, one of several changes the president is announcing in a visit to Homeland Security.
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Rep. Cuellar Says Border Patrol Advising Trump On Options For A Wall
Posted on · Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat, says the U.S. Border Patrol is making recommendations to incoming President Trump for the kind of wall that might be built between Texas and Mexico.