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Trump border wall materials sold by Biden may soon find their way back to the feds, auctioneer claims
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FIRST ON FOX: The global government-surplus auction house that listed unused components of President Donald Trump’s border wall under the Biden administration told Fox News Digital on Friday that it plans to coordinate with the Trump administration to return some of the materials to the federal government.
In January 2021, President Joe Biden set in motion the chain of events that would eventually lead to the sale of unconstructed border wall components and implements.
«Like every nation, the United States has a right and a duty to secure its borders and protect its people against threats. But building a massive wall that spans the entire southern border is not a serious policy solution,» Biden said in an executive order halting construction.
Until Friday, the ultimate fate of the unused border wall materials – originally estimated to be worth between $260 million and $350 million – remained largely unclear. A contentious court battle in Texas last December resulted in a 30-day freeze on the auctions, but little has publicly transpired since.
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Piles of unused border fence sit at one of the border wall construction staging areas on the Johnson Ranch near Columbus, New Mexico, on April 12, 2021. (Getty)
In a statement to Fox News Digital, GovPlanet – an auction clearinghouse for public-sector and government surplus – announced Friday they have reached a breakthrough deal with the Trump administration.
«GovPlanet has reached an agreement, working with the Office of the Border Czar, to return border wall materials that were previously deemed surplus and sourced by the federal government to GovPlanet via existing contracts,» said the company, a subsidiary of an Illinois-founded, British Columbia-based international operation called Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers-RB Global.
«A third-party firm that has been contracted for construction of the border wall will take receipt of the materials over the next 90 days,» GovPlanet added.
GovPlanet officials said they were pleased to work with the administration to return the materials «at-cost» to the feds and «protect the millions of dollars that U.S. taxpayers had already invested in this initiative.»
«We are expediting the transfer of these materials to support the administration’s border protection plans. We value our longstanding partnership with the U.S. government and look forward to continuing to support America’s federal agencies.»
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Asked about the claim from the auction house, a White House official told Fox News Digital the Trump administration is «grateful for all third parties who are interested in helping keep America’s borders safe and secure.»
After Biden’s order freezing construction, which ultimately led to the erstwhile auctions, Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said taxpayer money was being spent by the Pentagon to guard the materials as they languished in the New Mexico desert.
A 2023 release from Fischer cited a $130,000-per-day figure for the storage and security of the panels in New Mexico and Arizona.
A provision in the annual 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) required the Pentagon to submit a plan for transfer or sale of the materials.
About 60% of the border wall components were transferred to southwestern states like Texas and California as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Fox News at the time that Texas purchased about $12 million from an auction.
Tens of thousands of bollards, panels and components, including structural tubing, were later put up for auction on GovPlanet.
Dozens of lots of materials were listed for auction by August 2023, according to the New York Post. The paper cited a $154,200 payday for 729 «hollow beams,» in one example.
Screenshots on ABC-15 Phoenix’s website showed 33-foot by 8-foot steel wall panels being sold for $1 apiece in sets of five.
Ernst lambasted the administration upon the news, saying that materials purchased with hard-earned taxpayer funds were being sold for «pennies on the dollar.»
By that time, a total of $498,000 had been paid for the overall materials, according to Newsweek. The outlet cited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in confirming the implements were being marketed in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.
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But, the trail began to go cold after that hot summer, as Lt. Gov. Patrick informed Hearst Newspapers in December he had been told that any further sales would be frozen until after Trump’s second inauguration.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham argued in court that the Biden administration was ignoring prior court orders by selling off the components, according to the Houston Chronicle.
GovPlanet appeared to de-list the items around that time.
In a Dec. 27 ruling, Texas federal Judge Drew Tipton barred the selling of wall materials for 30 days, according to Law & Crime.
The outlet added, citing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, that Tipton further asked the Biden administration to explain whether it violated a prior ruling in Texas’ favor that required certain funds be spent on border wall construction.
Texas had claimed Biden’s auctions were netting buyers wall components at a rate that would have added up to about a half-mile per day, if constructed as Trump originally intended.
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There appeared to have been little movement on the sales since the 30-day moratorium expired in January, until Fox News Digital contacted GovPlanet on Friday.
Several reports said the federal government no longer owns the border wall components the Biden administration set for auction, and that GovPlanet/RBGlobal legally possesses them.
Art del Cueto, a Border Patrol union official, told ABC-15 that the stock cited in reports on the sales could «pretty much be utilized.»
«They could put down footing, pick it back up and use it,» he said.
«When you have to start with the new administration, wanting to rebuild it, what are we going to have to do, you’re going to have to use more taxpayer-funded money, which is insane to me,» del Cueto added.
Fox News Digital reached out to Patrick’s office and DHS for comment.
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Hungarian official touts ‘golden age’ of US relationship, credits Trump with boosting NATO and investment
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UNITED NATIONS — A Hungarian official sat down with Fox News Digital at the United Nations this week as his country is poised to follow the U.S. in declaring Antifa a terrorist organization. He said the move highlights the strengthening ties between the U.S. and Hungary now that the Biden administration has ended.
«I think this is another issue which shows that the current Trump administration and the government of Prime Minister [Viktor] Orbán are close to each other when it comes to major political issues,» Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told Fox News Digital. «It was obvious that we do consider Antifa as an extremist organization, spreading an extremism ideology based on which they encourage their members and activists to attack innocent people. And this is simply unacceptable.»
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a strong ally of President Donald Trump, said in a radio interview on Sept. 19 that it was time for Budapest to follow «the American model,» according to The Associated Press.
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Hungary could soon follow the U.S. in designating Antifa as a terrorist organization. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images; Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images;)
Szijjártó also referenced an incident in 2023 in which Antifa activists assaulted individuals who they believed to be part of a far-right event in Budapest, the AP.
The outlet noted that one of the alleged assailants was Italian Antifascist activist Ilaria Salis, who has since become a member of the European Parliament, giving her immunity from prosecution. Szijjártó told Fox News Digital it was a «shame» that Hungary could not take legal action against her.
«The European Parliament has proved again that it is a super over-ideologized and over-politicized body [ruled] by the extremist, liberal, very aggressive extremist liberal mainstream,» he said.
While Hungary has called on the European Union to also declare Antifa a terrorist organization, Szijjártó told Fox News Digital that he has «less hope» that the EU will act.
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Agitators hold an Antifa flag at a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk in Boston, Massachuseets, on Sept. 18, 2025. (Lauren Owens Lambert/Reuters)
As Hungary faces challenges in Europe, it is seeing an improved relationship with the U.S., with Szijjártó hailing it as a «golden age.»
«Under the Democrat administration, we Hungarians were considered as enemies. There was a very hostile approach by the Democrat administration,» Szijjártó said, referring to former President Joe Biden’s White House. «And since President Trump has been in office, this thing has totally, totally changed … We are basically experiencing the golden age of this U. S.-Hungary relationship.»
Hungary also backs Trump’s call for greater NATO spending as the alliance faces renewed pressure over recent incursions into the airspace of Denmark, Estonia and Poland. Some of the incidents have been connected to Russia.
When speaking with Fox News Digital, Szijjártó emphasized Hungary’s view of NATO as «a very important pillar of European security.»
NATO leaders seen posing for a photograph in June 2025. (Claudia Greco/Reuters)
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«We do hope that NATO will further strengthen in the future. We have agreed with the approach of President Trump arguing in favor of increasing the share of defense spending of the allies’ GDPs,» Szijjártó said.
Amid rising tensions between NATO and Russia, Hungary is uniquely aware of the dire risks of a confrontation between the two parties.
Hungary shares a border with Ukraine and has witnessed the impact of Kyiv’s war with Russia up close. Szijjártó cautioned that a showdown between NATO and Russia could spark World War III. However, Hungary sees Trump as a likely peacemaker in the region.
«President Trump is the only hope to make peace,» Szijjártó told Fox News Digital. He went on to say that the U.S.-Russia talks must continue to get the world to a stable place.
President Donald Trump walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Aug. 15, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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«Whenever there is a civilized, high-level Russia-U.S. engagement, then the security situation of the world is improving. Whenever there is [a] lack of U.S.-Russia talks, then the global security situation deteriorates,» Szijjártó said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Interpol detuvo a 260 personas acusadas de estafas románticas y extorsión digital en 14 países de África. El procedimiento se concretó tras dos meses intensos de investigaciones policiales, según confirmó el organismo. La operación, que se realizó en julio y agosto, permitió desarticular múltiples redes que habrían utilizado relaciones en línea para obtener dinero o imágenes comprometedoras de sus víctimas.
Las autoridades africanas registraron un aumento en los delitos vinculados a la sextorsión y al engaño amoroso por internet. De acuerdo con el informe oficial de Interpol, el número de víctimas superó 1.400 y las pérdidas económicas rozaron los USD 2,8 millones. Asimismo, también se registraron tanto daños materiales como psicológicos, según detalló la organización policial internacional.
Los operadores de estas estafas utilizaban identidades inventadas y establecían vínculos afectivos con usuarios de diferentes plataformas digitales. Tras ganar la confianza de sus interlocutores, solicitaban transferencias de dinero o lograban obtener material íntimo para luego presionar a las víctimas.
De acuerdo con Independent, en Ghana se arrestó a 68 sospechosos, presuntamente implicados en mecanismos de fraude que combinaban el engaño amoroso con el cobro de tarifas falsas de envío y la obtención de videos secretos usados para chantaje.
En Senegal, la policía capturó a 22 individuos, señalados de utilizar nombres de celebridades y perfiles ficticios en redes sociales y aplicaciones de citas. El grupo habría estafado cerca de USD 34.000 a más de cien personas. El saldo de estas acciones mostró el alcance y la complejidad de los esquemas operados por las bandas dedicadas al ciberdelito.
En otro frente, la policía de Costa de Marfil arrestó a 24 personas acusadas de crear perfiles simulados para conseguir imágenes personales de sus víctimas y utilizar ese material como medio para exigir dinero. La situación dejó expuesta la facilidad con la que los delincuentes pueden acceder a la privacidad de los usuarios y las dificultades a las que se enfrenta la policía para rastrear este tipo de casos.
“La expansión de plataformas digitales genera nuevas oportunidades para que los delincuentes exploten a sus víctimas, lo que provoca pérdidas financieras y daños en su salud mental”, explicó Cyril Gout, director ejecutivo interino de servicios policiales en Interpol. Las unidades especializadas en delitos informáticos reportaron un crecimiento vertical en los casos, lo que revela una adaptación permanente de las redes criminales ante los avances tecnológicos.
Interpol, con sede en Lyon y conformada por 196 países, se posiciona como la mayor red de colaboración policial a escala global. Según el organismo, su labor resulta esencial para facilitar la comunicación entre fuerzas de seguridad nacionales, así como para localizar a sospechosos y criminales vinculados a actividades como el terrorismo, delitos financieros, pornografía infantil, ciberdelitos y crimen organizado. La entidad enfrenta actualmente nuevos desafíos, motivados por el auge de los delitos digitales y los cambios en las dinámicas criminales.
El crecimiento de casos en los últimos años genera alarma, pues muchas víctimas no logran identificar el fraude hasta después de haber sufrido pérdidas económicas o daños a su integridad personal. Los reportes subrayan la sofisticación de los métodos empleados y la necesidad de fortalecer la cooperación internacional.
Según Interpol, parte fundamental del éxito en la operación consistió en el intercambio de información y en las alertas tempranas dirigidas a identificar patrones de comportamiento en línea. La organización alertó sobre la importancia de que los usuarios no compartan datos personales, imágenes o contraseñas con personas cuya identidad no puedan verificar.
El comunicado de Interpol destaca que la ciberseguridad y la educación digital adquieren un rol central para disminuir el alcance de estos delitos. Las campañas de prevención deben priorizar mensajes claros y accesibles para que todas las personas reconozcan los peligros. La exposición a estas situaciones puede derivar en consecuencias económicas y emocionales graves, por lo que resulta clave mantener prácticas seguras al interactuar por internet.
El operativo reciente representa solo un paso en una lucha que requiere actualización constante. Las organizaciones criminales innovan recursos y estrategias de forma permanente, mientras la policía intenta actuar con rapidez frente a amenazas que cambian de forma y de escala con facilidad.
Interpol remarcó que los avances tecnológicos, aunque traen beneficios, también exponen a los usuarios comunes a un mayor riesgo de engaños sofisticados. La institución ratificó su compromiso para fomentar la cooperación mundial y para ayudar a quienes caen en manos de estos delitos, renovando el llamado a la precaución y al resguardo de la información personal en la red.
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House Republican says teen son’s school promotes ‘non-monosexual identities’ in AM announcements, urges action
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A Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm after her son’s high school aired segments on its student-run television program regarding «Bisexual Plus Awareness Week.»
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, posted on X about the segment, saying that it was «so bad and inappropriate» that she refused to share it.
«As a mom and as a legislator, I am so appalled the school is promoting sexual content to minors. What administrators approved this content on the morning news program the entire student body watches every morning? Why were parents not made aware of this explicit content our children would be forced to watch? I will be calling for an investigation through the Dept. of Education and working with Governor Reynolds to ensure accountability — stay tuned,» she wrote.
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, launched a Senate campaign this month to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. (Getty Images)
The Sept. 25 segment began with a student saying that Spectrum, the name of the school’s student-led Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club, was nearing the end of «Bisexual Plus Awareness Week.»
«Spectrum is close to wrapping up our celebration of Bisexual Plus Awareness Week,» a student said in the segment. «Do you know what the plus stands for? It signifies inclusivity of all non-monosexual identities. What does that mean, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. A non-monosexual identity refers to sexual orientations that are not exclusively homosexual or heterosexual. The term encompasses a range of identities including bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer and omnisexual.»
«Non-monosexual identities emphasize that attraction can be complex and not limited to traditional binaries,» the student added, saying that there would be more on the subject the following day.
Linn-Mar Community School District told Fox News Digital that it was aware of the segment and that it was investigating the situation.
«At this time, the district is conducting a review to determine whether any existing policies or procedures were violated during the production or airing of the segment,» the district told Fox News Digital. «We remain committed to fostering respectful dialogue and supporting all students and staff in a safe and inclusive environment in a manner that aligns with district guidelines and policies.»
Linn-Mar Community School District said it was investigating the incident. (iStock)
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Hinson, however, is not waiting for Linn-Mar Community School District to complete its review. Instead, she sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon urging federal action on the situation.
«I write to bring attention to the egregious encroachment on parental rights at Linn-Mar High School — where my 14-year-old son attends school,» Hinson wrote. She said that in addition to the Sept. 25 segment, there was a similar broadcast on Sept. 23 in which students were encouraged to «use terms like bisexual plus to be inclusive of all non-monosexual identities.»
«These segments were broadcast to students without parental knowledge or consent. As a parent and a legislator, I am appalled that a school would assume the role of teaching and promoting sexual identity to our children. Our schools should be educating students, not indoctrinating them,» Hinson added.
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The congresswoman noted that the school had previously «deliberately excluded parents from conversations» on related matters.
«I urge the Department of Education to launch a full investigation into this conduct at Linn-Mar High School and ensure that parents are making decisions about their children’s education and how to address matters of sexual identity,» Hinson added.
While the Department of Education has yet to comment on this specific situation, it has taken a harsh approach to conversations surrounding sexuality and identity under President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance on educational content in schools. (Getty Images)
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On Jan. 29, Trump issued an order titled, «Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.» Additionally, in March, he issued an order directing the secretary of education to «take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the states.» As of September 2025, the department is still up and running.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Education for comment on Hinson’s allegations.
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