Former President Donald Trump is making headlines with a series of actions and statements, including threats to block the opening of a US-Canada bridge, renewed focus on the 2020 election, and a vow to impose consequences on Russia. These developments come as the Senate grapples with government funding and as the war in Ukraine continues.
Trump threatened to prevent the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will connect Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario, until Washington is "fully compensated for everything" it has given to Canada, according to the BBC. The former president wrote on social media that the bridge would not open until Ottawa "treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve," the BBC reported. The project is being funded by the Canadian government but will be publicly owned by both countries.
Simultaneously, Trump is reportedly focusing on the 2020 election. According to the New York Times, Trump ordered Tulsi Gabbard to help oversee an FBI investigation into his claims of irregularities in the vote. Gabbard reportedly observed and oversaw the FBI's work during a raid at a warehouse in Fulton County, Georgia, where ballots from the 2020 vote were stored.
In other news, the Senate was scrambling to avoid a third government shutdown under President Trump, according to Fox News. Negotiations appeared to hit a standstill, but lawmakers were cautiously optimistic that a deal could be made. Senate Republicans received Senate Democrats' "partisan wishlist" of demands over the weekend, sources familiar with negotiations told Fox News Digital. The White House sent over its own counter-proposal, but several lawmakers were unclear what was in the package.
Trump also vowed to impose "very severe consequences" on Russia in 2025 if it didn't commit to a deal to end its war on Ukraine, Fox News reported. National security experts told Fox News Digital that Russia is facing tangible consequences for the war through its network of proxy countries.
In related business news, BP reported a drop in annual profits to $7.5 billion in 2025, down from $8.9 billion the year before, after the price of oil fell by about 20%, according to BBC Business. The company also said it was suspending its share buyback program and cutting spending as it seeks to strengthen its finances. BP has recently switched strategy away from investment in renewable energy projects to refocus on oil and gas operations.
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