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Gordie Howe Bridge Event Canceled Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

Gordie Howe Bridge Event Canceled Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

A planned ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled due to escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. The event, intended to celebrate the opening of the bridge, was called off after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods. The tariffs, which include a 50% levy on products like cement and dairy, have strained relations between the two countries. Despite the cancellation, the bridge is still set to open as planned. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized the tariffs, highlighting their negative impact on Michigan's economy.
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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian goods
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Pentagon Leadership Testifies as President Trump Considers Military Action on Iran

Pentagon Leadership Testifies as President Trump Considers Military Action on Iran

Pentagon officials testified on Capitol Hill amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. President Trump has indicated the possibility of further military action against Iran, following recent developments in the region. The testimony comes as the Trump administration describes the situation as reaching a 'time of ambiguity,' with military strikes escalating. This development is part of a broader geopolitical context involving U.S. tariffs on Canada, which have drawn reactions from Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Additionally, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared on 'Meet the Press NOW' to discuss the upcoming primary elections.
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President Trump's Debanking Plan Aims to Curb Illegal Immigration Through Economic Measures

President Trump's Debanking Plan Aims to Curb Illegal Immigration Through Economic Measures

President Trump's administration has introduced a debanking plan aimed at reducing illegal immigration by restricting access to financial services for individuals without legal work authorization. The plan, outlined in a May 2026 executive order, directs regulators to consider lack of legal work authorization as a significant credit risk. This policy is designed to deter illegal immigration by making it more difficult for undocumented individuals to access bank accounts, credit cards, and loans, thereby reducing the economic incentives for illegal entry into the United States.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Limited to Select 70mm IMAX Theaters in Michigan

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Limited to Select 70mm IMAX Theaters in Michigan

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Limited to Select 70mm IMAX Theaters in Michigan
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US states, New York City sue EPA for relaxing climate rule over hydrofluorocarbons

US states, New York City sue EPA for relaxing climate rule over hydrofluorocarbons

By Jonathan Stempel July 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by 18 Democratic-led states, Washington, D.C. and New York City over a new federal rule they say would harm the climate by giving companies more time to stop using dangerous hydrofluorocarbons in commercial
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House Votes to Extend Government Funding to Prevent Election Year Shutdown

House Votes to Extend Government Funding to Prevent Election Year Shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 220 to 205 to extend government funding at existing levels through December 4, aiming to prevent a government shutdown just before the midterm elections. The vote saw six Democrats join Republicans in advancing the bill. The decision comes amid tensions over President Trump's election overhaul bill, the SAVE America Act, which has been a point of contention among lawmakers. Democratic leaders have criticized the funding extension for not addressing issues such as funding for immigration enforcement. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it will require bipartisan support to pass.
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Analysis: Have progressives peaked? The next few weeks will be crucial in Democrats' tug-of-war

Analysis: Have progressives peaked? The next few weeks will be crucial in Democrats' tug-of-war

The progressive movement may already have hit its high point in the 2026 midterms
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US Senate panel to vote on Chinese vehicle crackdown bill

US Senate panel to vote on Chinese vehicle crackdown bill

By David Shepardson July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is set to consider bipartisan legislation to toughen a U.S. government ​ban on Chinese automakers entering the American market, but some provisions remain under debate ahead of an expected vote Wednesday.
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How public opinion is turning against AI

How public opinion is turning against AI

People are increasingly skeptical of AI because they see it as an elite project.
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Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States
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Ontario wildfires expand as smoke lingers in parts of the US

Ontario wildfires expand as smoke lingers in parts of the US

By Ryan Patrick Jones TORONTO, July 20 (Reuters) - Wildfires burning across Ontario have grown to 735,000 hectares (1.8 million acres), from 650,000 hectares over the weekend, Premier Doug Ford said on Monday, as air quality from smoke improved in much of the province but remained unhealthy in parts