"US Halts Southern Border Rail Operations Amid Migrant Surge"

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Federal authorities temporarily closed two rail bridges between Texas and Mexico in an effort to redirect personnel to assist the U.S. Border Patrol in apprehending migrants crossing the border. The closure has drawn criticism from Union Pacific, a major rail company, as it disrupts cross-border freight and impacts various industries. The decision to close the bridges has also faced backlash from politicians on both sides of the spectrum, with Democrats and Republicans expressing concerns about the impact on legitimate trade and the handling of the border crisis.
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- Southern border hit by record number of migrant encounters in a single day as thousands flood into Texas Fox News
- CBP railway halt in El Paso to impact economy KTSM 9 News
- US to suspend rail operations on the southern border due to migrant surge CNN
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