A stalled border build just got the green light.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Tuesday that she has officially signed the last contract for the purchase of steel for the southern border wall; “Build baby build,” Noem said in an X post.
The announcement clears a key hurdle after DHS delayed nearly 200 miles of planned barriers while reviewing contracts for compliance
Just signed the last contract for the purchase of steel for the wall!
Build baby build. pic.twitter.com/IihkotweWV
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) February 10, 2026
Conservatives celebrated the move on X, including Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs (R).
“As an Arizona native, I know how important it is to have a secure border,” Biggs posted. “I’ve introduced legislation to ensure the completion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, and I’m excited to see our nation’s leadership prioritizing this important action.”
As an Arizona native, I know how important it is to have a secure border.
I’ve introduced legislation to ensure the completion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, and I’m excited to see our nation’s leadership prioritizing this important action.
Thank you, @Sec_Noem! https://t.co/633OlbTpBX pic.twitter.com/CXaMn48h0Q
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) February 10, 2026
Noem highlighted progress on ‘smart wall’ systems with steel bollards, technology, roads, and lighting during a recent visit to Nogales, Arizona
As of Jan. 26, CBP had completed 29.5 miles of border wall during the second Trump administration. That includes 12 miles installed over the past 45 days.
In 2025, Republicans tucked $46.5 billion for border security projects into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The result: more than 1,400 miles of the entire southern border will have a physical barrier to deter crossings once current and future projects are completed.