Feds extend deadline for first border wall bids

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the proposed U.S. border wall with Mexico (all times local):
2:10 p.m.
The federal government has extended its deadline for companies to bid on the first contracts for President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the six-day extension to April 4 will allow companies time to consider answers to dozens of questions that potential bidders submitted ahead of Wednesday’s initial deadline. Earlier this m