Multiple outlets report that the Trump administration is accelerating construction of a new “smart wall” along the US–Mexico border, with overall funding reported at about $46 billion. The project combines physical barriers with monitoring technology. Sources describe the wall as using tall steel fencing alongside systems intended to detect and track activity, including sensors and cameras. While the exact deployment details vary by account, the overarching description is consistent: the administration is expanding border fortifications designed to improve surveillance and response capabilities rather than relying on fencing alone. The reports characterize the effort as moving quickly, suggesting that construction is already underway and progressing faster than earlier phases. Both accounts frame the initiative as part of broader border-security measures and emphasize the technology component—an integrated approach that pairs barriers with real-time observation tools. The reporting does not provide a single unified timeline for completion in the brief summaries, but both sources agree on the project’s scale and its core design elements: steel fencing plus advanced detection and monitoring equipment on the southern border.