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Democrats scrutinize Moroun's Trump access

House Democrats are seeking records on Matthew Moroun's contacts with Trump officials about the Gordie Howe bridge.

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Congressional Democrats are investigating whether <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Matthew Moroun" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/22/riverside-park-moroun-approved-detroit-citycouncil" data-vars-content-id="ece61150-f952-4200-a8d8-72ae403a7dde" data-vars-headline="Democrats scrutinize Moroun&#x27;s Trump access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/22/riverside-park-moroun-approved-detroit-citycouncil" target="_self">Matthew Moroun</a> used his access to President Trump to protect his company&#x27;s toll revenues — and whether the Trump administration acted on Moroun&#x27;s lobbying.Why it matters: Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recent threat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/02/10/trump-threat-gordie-howe-bridge-michigan-economy" data-vars-content-id="ece61150-f952-4200-a8d8-72ae403a7dde" data-vars-headline="Democrats scrutinize Moroun&#x27;s Trump access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/02/10/trump-threat-gordie-howe-bridge-michigan-economy" target="_self">recent threat</a> to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge&#x27;s opening drew condemnation from leaders in Michigan and Canada and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="predictions of dire economic consequences" data-vars-click-url="https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/report-michigan-canada-bridge-delay-could-cost-up-to-7m-per-week/" data-vars-content-id="ece61150-f952-4200-a8d8-72ae403a7dde" data-vars-headline="Democrats scrutinize Moroun&#x27;s Trump access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/report-michigan-canada-bridge-delay-could-cost-up-to-7m-per-week/" target="_blank">predictions of dire economic consequences</a>.

Michigan businesses face uncertainty on tariff refunds

Importers may need to sue to recover billions collected under the rejected trade law.

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court declared a large swath of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump&#x27;s tariffs illegal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" data-vars-content-id="16ce12e7-9ee2-47c6-85cd-47f671a163e0" data-vars-headline="Michigan businesses face uncertainty on tariff refunds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" target="_self">President Trump&#x27;s tariffs illegal</a>, the question is whether businesses — or everyday Americans — will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="get refunds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-states-refunds" data-vars-content-id="16ce12e7-9ee2-47c6-85cd-47f671a163e0" data-vars-headline="Michigan businesses face uncertainty on tariff refunds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-states-refunds" target="_self">get refunds</a>.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trade Partnership Worldwide" data-vars-click-url="https://tradepartnership.com/" data-vars-content-id="16ce12e7-9ee2-47c6-85cd-47f671a163e0" data-vars-headline="Michigan businesses face uncertainty on tariff refunds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tradepartnership.com/" target="_blank">Trade Partnership Worldwide</a> estimates $126 billion is at stake.

At 43, Verlander returns to Tigers as baseball's Tom Brady

Verlander spent his first 13 seasons in Detroit and returns to a competitive roster.

Sports

Justin Verlander has long hoped to be the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tom Brady of baseball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26314010/justin-verlander-wants-tom-brady-baseball" data-vars-content-id="d7cf12d0-a7af-4860-bff4-377b26047cd3" data-vars-headline="At 43, Verlander returns to Tigers as baseball&#x27;s Tom Brady" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26314010/justin-verlander-wants-tom-brady-baseball" target="_blank">Tom Brady of baseball</a> and pitch at a high-caliber level well into his 40s.Why it matters: His return to Comerica Park gives the Detroit Tigers legend a chance to keep that dream going.

First sip: Good old strangeness at The Dovetail in Warren

Axios Detroit is visiting coffee shops around the region to find our faves.

Food and Drink

👋 Annalise here! Joe and I will be trying out coffee shops across the region to see which have the best flavors, ambiance and conditions for remote work.First up, my visit to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Dovetail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/thedovetaildetroit/" data-vars-content-id="0e693b86-ae1b-461a-8bf0-0d371e0963ca" data-vars-headline="First sip: Good old strangeness at The Dovetail in Warren" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedovetaildetroit/" target="_blank">The Dovetail</a>, a very chill, very odd cafe in Warren.

Kendrick Lamar dominates Detroit's Spotify Wrapped

Kendrick Lamar claimed 3 of Detroit's 5 most-streamed songs on Spotify in 2025.

Culture

&quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Luther" data-vars-click-url="https://open.spotify.com/track/45J4avUb9Ni0bnETYaYFVJ" data-vars-content-id="4b86d5f8-59a9-4a49-87e8-dc279a8171f8" data-vars-headline="Kendrick Lamar dominates Detroit&#x27;s Spotify Wrapped" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45J4avUb9Ni0bnETYaYFVJ" target="_blank">Luther</a>&quot; by Kendrick Lamar &amp; SZA was the most-streamed song on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spotify" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-new-features" data-vars-content-id="4b86d5f8-59a9-4a49-87e8-dc279a8171f8" data-vars-headline="Kendrick Lamar dominates Detroit&#x27;s Spotify Wrapped" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-new-features" target="_self">Spotify</a> this year in Detroit.Why it matters: Our top 2025 song matches the streaming platform&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top song this year in the nation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-bad-bunny-tops-global-artists" data-vars-content-id="4b86d5f8-59a9-4a49-87e8-dc279a8171f8" data-vars-headline="Kendrick Lamar dominates Detroit&#x27;s Spotify Wrapped" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-bad-bunny-tops-global-artists" target="_self">top song this year in the nation</a>.

"Seven Nation Army" marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock's elite

Jack and an absent Meg White were inducted into the Rock Hall during Nov. 8 ceremony in Los Angeles.

Music

The White Stripes were a small band with big dreams that became fully realized on Saturday night.Why it matters: The band brought the glory days of Detroit rock back into the spotlight in the 21st century and, for that, was inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.Driving the news: The Rock Hall&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="class of 2025" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/28/outkast-cyndi-lauper-rock-hall-2025" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/28/outkast-cyndi-lauper-rock-hall-2025" target="_self">class of 2025</a> was honored during a ceremony at Los Angeles&#x27; Peacock Theater.<ul><li>The White Stripes earned induction this year after failing a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="previous time" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/02/13/white-stripes-try-again" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/02/13/white-stripes-try-again" target="_self">previous time</a> on the ballot in 2023.</li></ul>Flashback: Jack and Meg White formed the band in 1997 and played their first gig at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gold Dollar Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/07/24/detroit-historic-chinatown-building-demolition" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/07/24/detroit-historic-chinatown-building-demolition" target="_self">Gold Dollar Bar</a> in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cass Corridor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/06/26/chinatown-revival-cass-corridor" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/06/26/chinatown-revival-cass-corridor" target="_self">Cass Corridor</a>.<ul><li>While <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="early albums" data-vars-click-url="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/8650-the-white-stripesde-stijl/" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/8650-the-white-stripesde-stijl/" target="_blank">early albums</a> drew <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="critical praise" data-vars-click-url="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/8651-white-blood-cells/" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/8651-white-blood-cells/" target="_blank">critical praise</a>, The White Stripes reached their mainstream peak with 2002&#x27;s &quot;Elephant&quot; and its hit single <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Seven Nation Army.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY" target="_blank">&quot;Seven Nation Army.&quot;</a></li></ul>What they said: Fellow Michigan rocker Iggy Pop inducted the band, calling Jack and Meg &quot;a 21st-century Adam and Eve.&quot;<ul><li>Jack accepted the award, saying, &quot;Today, The White Stripes are proud to represent the sound of Detroit punk and garage rock and all of its bands and artists.&quot;</li></ul>Between the lines: His former bandmate and ex-wife, Meg, did not attend. However, Jack delivered a message from her.<ul><li>&quot;She wanted me to tell you that she&#x27;s very grateful to all of the folks who supported her through all the years, and it really means a lot to her tonight.&quot;</li></ul><figure><img alt="Two women perform on stage, each playing an acoustic guitar and singing into microphones, with a red-lit background and audience watching." height="3392" id="f8f82213-7ee8-43d0-acb5-683b2434a3f9" src="https://images.axios.com/OeI-BQdpmCLJO8yx1m_11s7AuZs=/2025/11/09/1762702153699.jpeg" width="5000"/><figcaption>Feist and Olivia Rodrigo perform The White Stripes&#x27; &quot;We&#x27;re going to Be Friends&quot; during the 2025 Rock Hall ceremony. Photo: Amy Sussman/WireImage</figcaption></figure>State of play: Pop star Olivia Rodrigo and singer-songwriter Feist paid tribute to the band with a rendition of 2002&#x27;s &quot;We&#x27;re Going to Be Friends.&quot;<ul><li>Alternative duo Twenty One Pilots then took the stage for a cover of &quot;Seven Nation Army.&quot;</li></ul>How to watch: The 2025 Rock Hall ceremony is available to stream on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Disney+." data-vars-click-url="https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-induction-2025" data-vars-content-id="e9ef6929-6ed5-4c4a-bc15-f524deaa7184" data-vars-headline="&quot;Seven Nation Army&quot; marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock&#x27;s elite" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-induction-2025" target="_blank">Disney+.</a><ul><li>ABC will air a highlight special at 8pm on Jan. 1.</li></ul>

Indie music venues drove $1B to Michigan's economy

A new report says independent venues boosted jobs and tax revenue — but most aren't profitable.

Michigan&#x27;s independent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="music" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/music" data-vars-content-id="7ce9d854-c713-4ab1-bb7c-0e7348eb104e" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues drove $1B to Michigan&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/music" target="_self">music</a> venues contributed $1 billion to the state&#x27;s economy last year despite the industry&#x27;s profitability problems, according to a first-of-its-kind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e58e39bce25b729b47932e/1759874617679/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report.pdf" data-vars-content-id="7ce9d854-c713-4ab1-bb7c-0e7348eb104e" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues drove $1B to Michigan&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e58e39bce25b729b47932e/1759874617679/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report.pdf" target="_blank">report</a> by the National Independent Venue Association.Why it matters: NIVA hopes the data motivates policymakers to support legislation like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="capping ticket resale prices" data-vars-click-url="https://news.pollstar.com/2025/07/08/live-nation-niva-chime-in-on-feds-live-industry-study/" data-vars-content-id="7ce9d854-c713-4ab1-bb7c-0e7348eb104e" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues drove $1B to Michigan&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.pollstar.com/2025/07/08/live-nation-niva-chime-in-on-feds-live-industry-study/" target="_blank">capping ticket resale prices</a> and establishing state-backed live music performance funds to help indie venues survive.

Folk star ends U of M residency with new work ahead

Rhiannon Giddens says her time at U of M shaped her upcoming projects.

Rhiannon Giddens, a folk musician who&#x27;s won a Grammy, a Pulitzer and worked with Beyoncé, just wrapped up a yearlong <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="residency" data-vars-click-url="https://arts.umich.edu/u-m-artist-in-residence" data-vars-content-id="0a21eec9-bfbc-4dd8-ab1c-cf62f3637c29" data-vars-headline="Folk star ends U of M residency with new work ahead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://arts.umich.edu/u-m-artist-in-residence" target="_blank">residency</a> at U of M, where she researched her next projects.Why it matters: Giddens was U of M&#x27;s first artist-in-residence. The biennial program started last year to amplify the work of transformative artists by inviting them to campus.

Detroit's Motown holiday music history

Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5 and other legendary acts released Christmas music.

No accounting of Christmas music is complete without Motown Records, the influential, genre-bending Detroit label born with an $800 family loan in 1959.Why it matters: A Michigan Chronicle writer once called Motown&#x27;s festive annual concerts — and their Christmas repertoire as a whole, by extension — as integral to Detroit&#x27;s holiday season as the Thanksgiving parade.

Revolutionary Detroit band MC5 makes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Saturday's induction ceremony will be streamed at 7pm on Disney+.

Detroit rock band <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MC5" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/05/13/mc5-rock-hall-dennis-thompson" data-vars-content-id="1a824768-9c63-4be3-898d-16cd830e689c" data-vars-headline="Revolutionary Detroit band MC5 makes the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/05/13/mc5-rock-hall-dennis-thompson" target="_self">MC5</a> — whose anti-establishment ethos and sounds influenced punk and heavy metal — will be honored at the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="induction ceremony" data-vars-click-url="https://rockhall.com/event/2024-induction-ceremony/" data-vars-content-id="1a824768-9c63-4be3-898d-16cd830e689c" data-vars-headline="Revolutionary Detroit band MC5 makes the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rockhall.com/event/2024-induction-ceremony/" target="_blank">induction ceremony</a> Saturday in Cleveland.Why it matters: After failing to make the hall despite several previous nominations, MC5 is finally being inducted as a recipient of the Musical Excellence Award.

Lil Wayne headlines Afro Nation Detroit festival this weekend

Lil Wayne is headlining this weekend's Afro Nation Detroit festival.

Lil Wayne is headlining this weekend&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Afro Nation Detroit festival" data-vars-click-url="https://detroit.afronation.com/" data-vars-content-id="f246436a-59e2-4d67-a92a-b5c7ae197cae" data-vars-headline="Lil Wayne headlines Afro Nation Detroit festival this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://detroit.afronation.com/" target="_blank">Afro Nation Detroit festival</a> — a two-day event at the former Brewster-Douglass homes site.Why it matters: The festival highlights the city&#x27;s music and cultural traditions with an eclectic collection of artists and DJs specializing in Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&amp;B, dancehall, Amapiano and Afro house.

The no good, very bad death of Slim Shady

Axios Detroit reporters review Eminem's new album.

Eminem&#x27;s new album, &quot;The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),&quot; is being <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="panned by critics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/eminems-the-death-of-slim-shady-coup-de-grace-review-1235060317/" data-vars-content-id="65f50160-4dc5-4a29-953c-0d0d8f995502" data-vars-headline="The no good, very bad death of Slim Shady" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/eminems-the-death-of-slim-shady-coup-de-grace-review-1235060317/" target="_blank">panned by critics</a>, so we decided to put our music reviewer hats on and let you know for ourselves.Why it matters: He&#x27;s remained one of the most streamed artists and, taking numbers over impact, is the biggest artist from Detroit, period.

Slum Village talks European tour, new album and pleasing old fans

We caught up with Slum Village after the release of their new album "F.U.N."

Slum Village sat down with Axios Detroit last week following the release of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the group&#x27;s new album, &quot;F.U.N.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/05/03/slum-village-s-new-album" data-vars-content-id="3f4bf58b-d81d-487e-ac17-0ab3ed5d4c4e" data-vars-headline="Slum Village talks European tour, new album and pleasing old fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/05/03/slum-village-s-new-album" target="_self">the group&#x27;s new album, &quot;F.U.N.&quot;</a>The big picture: The group&#x27;s current members — T3, 49, and Young RJ — talked about their recent European tour, favorite local breakfast spots and regrets after founding member J Dilla&#x27;s death.

I watched every Detroit On the Radar freestyle

Nearly every Detroit rapper has done one over the last three months.

Sam here. Nearly every Detroit rapper has done an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="On the Radar freestyle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe8rwiOPbbtDyueG6Gydv0v_-VWv6o41X" data-vars-content-id="7422b36a-1aa7-4770-8612-9a0292c78398" data-vars-headline="I watched every Detroit On the Radar freestyle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe8rwiOPbbtDyueG6Gydv0v_-VWv6o41X" target="_blank">On the Radar freestyle</a> over the last three months, or at least that&#x27;s what it seems like when I go on Instagram.What&#x27;s happening: Founded by Power 105.1&#x27;s Gabe P., a 26-year-old mentee of radio legend Angie Martinez, On the Radar has released freestyles featuring local rappers every week. More than 70 artists have gotten their own videos.

Music

Kendrick Lamar dominates Detroit's Spotify Wrapped

Our favorite bar songs

"Seven Nation Army" marches to the Hall: The White Stripes join rock's elite

Indie music venues drove $1B to Michigan's economy

Folk star ends U of M residency with new work ahead