Scrutiny of two big Corps of Engineers awards follows N.D. contractor's long push for market share, which included lawsuits and other efforts to gain attention.
U.S. Homeland Security chief claims legal authority for first-ever waiver of core federal requirements, citing 'immediate need' for faster barrier work.
President Donald Trump gained some ground in his border wall fight and now seeks to divert more milcon billions in 2020, but other courts have rejected the approach.
DOD Inspector General will probe $400M Corps contract to Fisher Sand and Gravel, which builds private walls and airs TV pitches to President Trump; firm also faces suit in Texas.
The Dept. of Defense’s plan to put off $3.6 billion in construction projects and shift the agency’s already appropriated funds to build sections of the southwest border wall has sparked sharp criticism from Democrats in Congress.
