Coverage dated September 3, 2026 to September 4, 2026

The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump

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WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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WTOP Washington DC
The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Sep 4, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Bridge Michigan
Feds halted work on project to stop invasive carp. Then Whitmer called Trump (opens Bridge Michigan)
Published Sep 3, 2026
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The stop-work order lifted following a phone call between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump. The unplanned call was yet another example of the Democratic governor’s unique relationship with the Republican president.
NOTUS
Great Lakes Construction Project Moves Ahead Just Hours After Whitmer Called Trump (opens NOTUS)
Published Sep 4, 2026
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The Democratic governor has developed an unusual relationship with a president who was once one of her fiercest political foes.

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