Trump Threatens to Block Detroit-Canada Bridge, Demanding Ownership Stake
WASHINGTON - Former President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, demanding that Canada cede at least half-ownership of the structure. This move, reported by NPR Politics, marks the latest development in ongoing cross-border trade issues.
According to NPR Politics, Trump's demand came as part of a broader negotiation strategy. He stated, "We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset." The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which crosses the Detroit River, has been under construction, with a photo from October 25, 2023, showing the bridge's progress.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is also facing a funding deadline, as reported by NPR News. While the details of the DHS funding negotiations were not specified in the provided source, the news outlet also reported on fast-tracked hearings for Somali asylum seekers.
In other news, according to Time, the Texas Senate race is heating up. The GOP primary is seeing a contentious battle between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Early voting for the March 3 primary is set to begin next week, and the mudslinging is expected to intensify.
Meanwhile, Vox reported on the quiet revival of America's Catholic left. The article discussed the progressive Catholics' readiness to confront MAGA.
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