The Pentagon is confident that Congress will backfill the $3.6 billion for the 127 planned construction projects in 23 states, three U.S. territories and at bases in 20 other countries. Meanwhile, lawmakers in affected states largely expressed dismay at the decision.
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s use of military construction funds to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, cutting off a major source of money for the controversial project, according to court documents.
The money will be returned to its initial purpose funding more than 60 military construction projects around the world approved by Congress, according to a statement from the Office of Management and Budget.
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A report claimed cops cleared protestors outside the White House to “allow a contractor” to install new fencing, not to prepare a photo op for President.