The Latest Breaking News from Michigan

Trump claims China will ‘terminate ALL ice hockey’ in Canada if trade deals happen, but Michigan officials say that makes no sense

Trump will not let Canada “take advantage of America” again

We Got This Covered · Feb 10

Trump threatens to stop launch of US-Canada bridge; demands halt until 'compensation' talks

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, marking a fresh escalation in his criticism of the neighbouring country, which he has previously suggested should become the 51st US state.

The Times of India · Feb 10

Trump bizarrely claims China will ‘terminate all ice hockey in Canada’ in threat to block new border bridge

The president accused Canada’s new Gordie Howe International Bridge of doing ‘absolutely nothing’ for America — despite having endorsed it in his first term

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes

Move will hit Michigan, Illinois, New York and other states with highest levels of lead drinking water pipes the hardest

The Guardian - US · Feb 7

First to bike on all five Great Lakes: One army veteran’s extreme winter cycling feat

Battling subzero windchills, cracking ice and mechanical failures, Eric McKinney became the first rider to bike across lakes Erie, Ontario, Huron, Michigan and Superior

Cycling Weekly · Feb 6

No-Fault Car Insurance States and What Drivers Need to Know

A breakdown of the confusing rules around no-fault car insurance in every state where it exists.

Kiplinger · Feb 6

Minneapolis man ‘coming for’ ICE charged with threatening and cyberstalking officers

Attorney General Pamela Bondi said he “encouraged bloodshed in the streets”

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Revealed: Private jet owned by Trump friend used by ICE to deport Palestinians to West Bank

Exclusive: Luxury aircraft owned by property tycoon close to US president’s family has twice flown Palestinian men from Arizona to Tel Aviv

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Michigan accuses big oil of being ‘cartel’ that fuels climate crisis and high energy costs

In first-of-its-kind complaint, state accused four fossil fuel majors and US oil lobbying group of climate disinformation

The Guardian - US · Feb 5

Court Dismisses Trump Administration Effort to Block Michigan Climate Lawsuit

The Department of Justice failed to demonstrate that the court had jurisdiction to hear the (premature) claims.

Reason · Feb 4