Tim Pierce

Trump slammed Biden for what he described as failing his commitment to a smooth transition.

Trump said that he is already hearing offers to sell sections of the border wall back to the federal government at a price much higher than what the Biden administration is selling it for now.

Trump said that he is already hearing offers to sell sections of the border wall back to the federal government at a price much higher than what the Biden administration is selling it for now.

Well, we'll see. Trump said he was working with officials in Texas on an application for a restraining order to block the sale of what border wall material is left.

Well, we'll see. Trump said he was working with officials in Texas on an application for a restraining order to block the sale of what border wall material is left.

And that's not the only way Texas is trying to help. After the Daily Wire reported on this, state officials offered to buy what the Biden administration is putting up for sale to sell it back to the federal government after Trump is in office. However, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has said that the materials put up for sale so far are useless.

And that's not the only way Texas is trying to help. After the Daily Wire reported on this, state officials offered to buy what the Biden administration is putting up for sale to sell it back to the federal government after Trump is in office. However, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has said that the materials put up for sale so far are useless.

Patrick wrote in a post on X, quote, the Texas Facilities Commission told us today that the material for sale was mostly junk with most panels covered in concrete and rust. He said the few panels that might have been usable weren't worth the cost of shipping from Arizona to Texas.

Patrick wrote in a post on X, quote, the Texas Facilities Commission told us today that the material for sale was mostly junk with most panels covered in concrete and rust. He said the few panels that might have been usable weren't worth the cost of shipping from Arizona to Texas.

We're not sure, but either way, GOP lawmakers want to look into it. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday to, quote, "...demand full accountability and transparency from the Department of Defense about its role in the disposal of excess border wall materials."

We're not sure, but either way, GOP lawmakers want to look into it. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday to, quote, "...demand full accountability and transparency from the Department of Defense about its role in the disposal of excess border wall materials."

Now, according to Fox News, the Defense Department says it is selling off excess materials as was authorized in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. According to one defense official, the materials being sold currently have already been purchased by GovPlanet. That's the government surplus site the materials are being auctioned off on.

Now, according to Fox News, the Defense Department says it is selling off excess materials as was authorized in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. According to one defense official, the materials being sold currently have already been purchased by GovPlanet. That's the government surplus site the materials are being auctioned off on.

But the important point is that the DOD can't stop the sale of this material because it doesn't belong to the government anymore.

But the important point is that the DOD can't stop the sale of this material because it doesn't belong to the government anymore.

Right.

Right.

FBI and Homeland Security agents are utilizing drone detection systems and infrared cameras after nearly 1,000 reported drone sightings since November. White House adviser John Kirby said there is no evidence of threats to our national security. However, lawmakers in New York and New Jersey have criticized the administration's handling of the situation.

FBI and Homeland Security agents are utilizing drone detection systems and infrared cameras after nearly 1,000 reported drone sightings since November. White House adviser John Kirby said there is no evidence of threats to our national security. However, lawmakers in New York and New Jersey have criticized the administration's handling of the situation.

Drones have been spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, as well as President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster Golf Club in New Jersey, sparking concern from nearby residents and local officials. The president-elect addressed the drone situation during a press conference earlier today.