American politician, business executive and lawyer who served as Michigan governor (2011–2019).
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opening has been delayed as Canada and the United States resolve outstanding issues, with officials indicating a staged opening will occur later this week. Leaders stress cross-border cooperation and ongoing dialogue amid political tensions.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge remains closed despite calls to open it, with Mallory McMorrow accusing Donald Trump of blocking its opening to benefit a major donor. The scenario is unfolding as Michigan’s primary races intensify and the bridge becomes a point of political leverage.
Canada has opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit after a Canada-only ribbon cutting. The opening has occurred while the US has imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and the two countries remain in talks over how toll revenue and other terms will be shared.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to traffic amid US-Canada tensions after Donald Trump imposes a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. Canada has canceled a joint opening ceremony, citing the tariff action, while Canada plans its own ceremony. The controversy centers on a revised deal for bridge ownership and profit sharing, with officials signaling a tense start to the project’s operational phase.
The state has released a 101-page report on the Flint water crisis, detailing the history, slow official response, and attempts to press charges against nine officials including Rick Snyder. Attorneys say the document offers a thorough public account, while critics say justice has not been served. The report follows years of health concerns from lead-contaminated water and a series of legal battles.