With billions spent on temporary border facilities, GAO says DHS needs a better plan
With billions spent on temporary border facilities, GAO says DHS needs a better plan  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Dec 10 2025
Description: The Government Accountability Office reviewed the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection’s reliance on soft-sided facilities amid surging apprehensions and billions in contract obligations. Here to explain what GAO found, why it matters for cost and oversight and what’s next for border infrastructure planning is Travis Masters, Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions at GAO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.