Overview
- House Oversight Democrats sent new document demands to Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun as part of their investigation into the president’s threat to block the Gordie Howe bridge opening.
- They set response deadlines of Feb. 25 for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and March 4 for Moroun, seeking communications about both the Gordie Howe and Ambassador bridges and any contacts with the White House.
- Michigan Democrats introduced legislation described as an anti‑interference measure to prevent federal officials from obstructing the new crossing’s opening or operations.
- The New York Times reported that Moroun met with Lutnick hours before the president’s social‑media post, a meeting Democrats now want documented; that account has been reported but not independently verified by all outlets.
- Officials emphasize Canada financed construction and that the crossing will have shared ownership, warning that any delay could disrupt a critical U.S.–Canada trade corridor relied on by automakers and other industries.