Democrats in Washington are expanding their probe into the circumstances around U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threat to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. The Moroun family has long opposed the construction of the Gordie Howe bridge, which is likely to cut into their toll revenue. Lights on the new Gordie Howe bridge were turned on in September. But without Republican support, the Democrats on the committee can't force Moroun to comply, since they are in the minority. Michigan's congressional delegation also wrote to the president that day, urging him to allow the Gordie Howe bridge to open this year as planned, citing its expected economic benefits.

Source: CBC News February 19, 2026 12:37 UTC