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

The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward. News that a stop-work order had been lifted followed a phone call between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump.

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National story. 6 articles from 6 sources. Updated Sep 4, 2026.

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NOTUSLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

Great Lakes Construction Project Moves Ahead Just Hours After Whitmer Called Trump

Bridge MichiganLean Left· Sep 3, 2026

Feds halted work on project to stop invasive carp. Then Whitmer called Trump

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 3, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

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

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, WFMZ Allentown, +1 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Sep 4, 2026

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

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Sep 3, 2026

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

WDIO DuluthCenter· Sep 3, 2026

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

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