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US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

After nearly 5 years, I hope to start up regular updates on U.S. Mexico Border Wall Progress now that information is beginning to be released regularly and construction has started up again with Trump as president again.  Apparently, the CBP Smart Wall Map was first published on or around 10/10/25.

Texas Border Wall – Under Trump (2025 – ) will be redesigned somewhat as US/Mexico border wall construction will mostly be handled by US CBP.  I will try to update the page with timeline events that mostly include legal issues and other relevant information, although, updates are likely to be less frequent while Trump is in office.

Update 11/22/25: US/Mexico Border Wall Progress just had its first weekly update since its last one nearly 5 years ago.  

 
Hot Cases to watch part 3

Added the following to the Civil Rights Dept. v. Cathy's Creations case

Update 8/26/25: After the California Supreme Court declined to hear the case, Becket Fund has appealed to the US Supreme Court.

I'm still awaiting news regarding Sweet Cakes by Melissa as it has been 22 months since oral arguments were heard by Oregon Court of Appeals on 1/30/24.  Other news that has been surprisingly lacking this year has been updates on border wall construction and Texas SB4 (2023) case.  

 
Sleeping well

Updated with what I've learned, however, no further updates are planned for this article.  

 
Operational Update on Gideon's Chariots

Results of Operation Gideon's Chariots II:

  • The IDF has achieved operational control of about 75% of the Gaza Strip.
  • About 18.5 miles of terror tunnels have been destroyed.
  • Around 2,000 terrorists have been eliminated.
  • The "Morag" and "Magen Oz" corridors have been established which greatly reduces Hamas ability to maneuver and operate.
 

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11/24/25 9:09pm Monday
I forgot to mention that I dremmeled out the staples and carpet fibers in the tool room in the basement on Saturday.  I'm pretty sure it was Saturday.

After work today I redid the soundproof paneling that I have in my room to be a tighter fit.  I then leveled the stairs in the basement so that it is no longer crooked.  I had the same issue at my previous place.  The fix was similar, but not really more or less difficult; just different.

Regarding workday home improvement activities, I mostly need to work on cleaning up the basement in preparation to better insulate it.  I expect that that will take a bit of work.

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11/23/25 11:17pm Sunday
I go back to work tomorrow.  Regarding updates to the house, the three big updates (in terms of cost) I want to get done include:

  • Shed for back yard
  • gas lines
  • getting off of flood zone designation (might not be possible)

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11/22/25 11:28am Saturday
I'm still trying to make sense of the CBP Smart Wall Map that was first put up around 10/10/2025.  The map is not as simple as it looks and if you think it is simple and makes sense then you are probably misinterpreting it.  When looking at government or legal issues you must always read the fine print and read between the lines.

  • End State includes Trump style border wall to be completed under Trump's 2nd term and 1st term.
  • The Smart Wall does NOT include waterborne or secondary border wall.
  • Total is the number of miles of border wall that has been or will be constructed after Trump started his second term.
  • Most importantly, I see that the End State minus the Total equals the number completed under Trump's first term.  This means that when it says border wall constructed prior to 1/20/25 it is only referring to Trump style border wall.

With these numbers I can resume weekly updates for US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

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9/28/25 2:36pm Saturday
  1. Basement (big project)
    • wall
    • floor
    • Install door to basement (R)
    • Seal AC/Heating in basement
    • Fix foundation sections outdoors (how many?)
    • Insulate basement
    • Install Dryer (R)
    • Install Washer (R)
  2. Seal porch (R)
  3. Tune up deck
  4. Roommate(?)
  5. Extend Gas lines (2)
  6. Get Lawnmower (R)
  7. Get/Build Shed (R)
  8. Unlisted item (R)
  9. Remove two piles of branches
  10. Tune up AC unit
  11. Remove tree #2
  12. ✔ (completed: 11/18/25) New water heater
  13. ✔ (completed: 10/14/25) Remove tree 1
  14. ✘ (abandoned: 10/13/25) Fix Bathroom fan #2
  15. ✔ (completed: 10/11/25) Fix bathroom Fans #1
  16. ✔ (completed: 10/10/25) Finish moving items from previous residence (✔ mats, ✔ clothes, and ✔ books from garage)
  17. ✔ (completed: 10/03/25) Sewer
  18. ✔ (completed: 10/01/25) Assemble two shelves

I'd say those are all of the really important things.  I'd like to be able to get all, or at least most of it done, within 5 years.

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