TRUMP PRAISES NOEM’S ‘BLACK WALL’ PUSH AS DHS SPEEDS BUILD TO HALF‑MILE A DAY

President Trump lauded DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s plan to paint the southern border wall black to make it hotter and harder to climb, while DHS touts accelerated construction and tech upgrades. Noem cited new funding and claimed crews are adding roughly half a mile of barrier per day. The move is part of a broader security posture emphasizing deterrence and infrastructure; separate reporting this week also highlights an administrative enforcement expansion via continuous vetting of tens of millions of visa holders.