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Representative Will Hurd, a former CIA undercover officer, advocates for a "smart wall" utilizing technology rather than a continuous physical barrier. Hurd argues that fiber optic listening cables and advanced surveillance can effectively monitor the 2,000-mile border. He notes that drug trafficking organizations have budgets exceeding the US intelligence budget, necessitating more efficient tools for border enforcement.
Texas Representative Will Hurd, a former CIA officer, proposed a "smart wall" utilizing fiber optic sensing cables instead of a physical concrete barrier. Hurd suggests that laying fiber along the 2,000-mile border could provide both security surveillance and high-speed internet access to rural communities. Critics argue that a technology-based wall creates a permanent maintenance contract for Silicon Valley firms.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi requested President Trump postpone the State of the Union address due to security concerns during the government shutdown. Trump responded by accusing Pelosi of being afraid of the truth. Meanwhile, House Democrats like James Clyburn suggested allocating $5.7 billion for "smart wall" technology and immigration judges rather than physical wall construction.
Cyber Spies, U.S. Electrical Grid Security Claims
The Wall Street Journal reported that cyber spies have penetrated the U.S. electrical grid, a story the hosts characterize as a plant to secure stimulus funding for the "smart grid." The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is identified as the source of the security warnings. Skepticism is expressed regarding why critical infrastructure is connected to the public internet at all.
