In today’s White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down a whirlwind of political and international developments shaping the national conversation.

President Donald Trump escalates tensions with Canada, threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Michigan and Ontario unless the U.S. is “fully compensated.” Meanwhile, House Republicans face internal divisions after lawmakers rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s effort to block votes challenging the president’s tariffs on Canada and Brazil — setting up a potential high-profile showdown.

Also in today’s episode:

• A grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Mark Kelly and Alyssa Slotkin, over a controversial video addressing military service members
• Trump prepares to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House amid rising Middle East tensions and renewed focus on Iran
• The White House walks back Vice President JD Vance’s deleted social media post referencing the Armenian genocide
• Growing debate over executive authority, congressional power on tariffs, and U.S. foreign policy strategy

From trade wars and congressional rebellion to Middle East diplomacy and political fallout, this episode covers the latest power struggles unfolding in Washington and abroad.