House Republicans are set to vote today on a spending bill aimed at keeping the government funded through September, despite opposition from Democrats who plan to block the legislation. This comes as concerns over the economy mount, following significant declines in the stock market.

In an interview with Fox Business correspondent Maria Bartiromo, President Donald Trump did not refrain from predicting a recession, a stance that unsettled Wall Street. Market analysts were hoping for a simple "no" response to the recession question, but instead heard uncertainty, contributing to recent market volatility.

JPMorgan Chase has since increased its estimates for the likelihood of a recession this year from 30% to 40%, attributing the shift to "extreme U.S. policies." Rising costs on Main Street, particularly record-high egg prices, are also raising alarms. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers remarked a couple of months ago, recession was really unlikely this year. Now it's probably getting close to 50-50, he said.

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Despite these economic jitters, optimism persists among some Republican lawmakers, who believe a forthcoming tax bill could stimulate growth and restore confidence on Wall Street.

In related developments, former President Trump is scheduled to address business leaders today regarding the economy, which presents an opportunity for him to clarify his remarks and potentially ease market concerns.

As lawmakers navigate economic vulnerabilities, they are also grappling with the looming threat of a government shutdown. While previous shutdowns have been averted since 2018, the political landscape has shifted with the new Trump administration, leading to increased uncertainty.

Democrats, despite currently holding limited power in Congress, are emphasizing their influence in shutdown negotiations. Some of the party's members are now poised to vote against funding measures, marking a significant shift in their typical stance of supporting government continuity.

RELATED STORY | Trump calls for primary challenger against Republican who opposes funding bill

Today's vote in the House is critical, as the federal government is on track to run out of funding by Friday night. Although Republicans can technically pass the bill without Democratic support, they will need nearly unanimous backing from their party to succeed. If successful in the House, attention will then turn to the Senate, where bipartisan cooperation will be necessary to avert a shutdown later this week.

This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

The Detroit Pistons are celebrating 313 Day this Thursday with a special giveaway for fans and a new clothing line.

According to the Pistons, the 313 Day celebration will kick off at 5 p.m. on Thursday before the game against the Washington Wizards. In the Chevy Plaza, fans can play basketball on a half-court, there will be complimentary sneaker cleaning from Clean Sneaker Co. and free coffee from Cappuccino Man.

The first 3,130 fans will also receive a special Pistons 313 Day chain from Ally, and the first 15,000 fans will get a light-up bracelet that will activate in tandem with pregame team introductions, the halftime and throughout the game.

At halftime, there will also be a performance by rapper 42 Dugg.

As part of the celebrations, the Pistons are also launched a new in-arena apparel line that features six designs from three Detroit-based artists  Freddy Diaz, Allison Sims and Rick Williams. They were manufactured in Detroit by Soft Goods in Corktown.

Ukraine carried out one of its largest attacks since Russia's invasion in 2022, firing around 300 drones, with at least 70 of them targeting the Moscow region, according to Ukrainian officials.

The attacks, which happened as talks began in Saudi Arabia between U.S. officials and representatives from Ukraine to try to lay out a framework for a peace deal, reportedly hit oil facilities throughout the country.

Officials in Moscow claimed that Ukraine was targeting civilian buildings, but the attacks were mostly averted. However, Ukraine said it managed to hit oil facilities not just in the Moscow region but across the country.

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Meanwhile, the U.S.-Ukraine talks may hinge on two key issues. One is the resumption of intelligence sharing, which was suspended following a contentious meeting between former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also expected to meet with a top Zelenskyy adviser to assess Ukraines willingness to make compromises to end the war.

It remains unclear what concessions Russia would need to make for a peace deal to be reached.

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor.

Trump said on social media that the increase of the tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday is a response to the price increases that the provincial government of Ontario put on electricity sold to the United States.

"I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD," Trump posted Tuesday on Truth Social.

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The U.S. president has given a variety of explanations for his antagonism of Canada, saying that his separate 25% tariffs are about fentanyl smuggling and voicing objections to Canada putting high taxes on dairy imports that penalize U.S. farmers. But he continued to call for Canada to become part of the United States as a solution, a form of taunting that has infuriated Canadian leaders.

"The only thing that makes sense is for Canada to become our cherished Fifty First State," Trump posted on Tuesday. "This would make all Tariffs, and everything else, totally disappear."

The U.S. stock market promptly fell following his social media post, triggering more concerns after a brutal selloff on Monday that puts Trump under pressure to show he has a legitimate plan to grow the economy instead of perhaps pushing it into a recession.

Trump was set to deliver a Tuesday afternoon address to the Business Roundtable, a trade association of CEOs that during the 2024 campaign he wooed with the promise of lower corporate tax rates for domestic manufacturers. But his tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, steel, aluminum with plans for more to possibly come on Europe, Brazil, South Korea, pharmaceutical drugs, copper, lumber and computer chips would amount to a massive tax hike.

The stock market's vote of no confidence over the past two weeks puts the president in a bind between his enthusiasm for taxing imports and his brand as a politician who understands business based on his own experiences in real estate, media and marketing.

Harvard University economist Larry Summers, a former treasury secretary for the Clinton administration, on Monday put the odds of a recession at 50-50.

"All the emphasis on tariffs and all the ambiguity and uncertainty has both chilled demand and caused prices to go up," Summers posted on X. "We are getting the worst of both worlds - concerns about inflation and an economic downturn and more uncertainty about the future and that slows everything."

The investment bank Goldman Sachs revised down its growth forecast for this year to 1.7% from 2.2% previously. It modestly increased its recession probability to 20% "because the White House has the option to pull back policy changes if downside risks begin to look more serious."

Trump has tried to assure the public that his tariffs would cause a bit of a "transition" to the economy, with the taxes prodding more companies to begin the years-long process of relocating factories to the United States to avoid the tariffs. But he set off alarms in an interview broadcast on Sunday in which he didn't rule out a possible recession.

"I hate to predict things like that," Trump said on Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures." "There is a period of transition, because what we're doing is very big. We're bringing wealth back to America. That's a big thing. And there are always periods of it takes a little time. It takes a little time. But I don't I think it should be great for us. I mean, I think it should be great."

The promise of great things ahead did not eliminate anxiety, with the S&P 500 stock index tumbling 2.7% on Monday in an unmistakable Trump slump that has erased the market gains that greeted his victory in November 2024. The S&P 500 index fell roughly 0.4% in Tuesday morning trading.

The White House after the markets closed on Monday highlighted that the tariffs were prompting companies such as Honda, Volkswagen and Volvo to consider new investments in U.S. factories.

It issued a statement that Trump's combination of tariffs, deregulations and increased energy production had led industry leaders to promise to "create thousands of new jobs."

The significance of thousands of additional jobs was unclear, as the U.S. economy added 2.2 million jobs last year alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Pontiac mother who allegedly abandoned her children for years and left them living alone is now facing more charges.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced Tuesday that 34-year-old Kelli Bryant is charged with three counts of welfare fraud. That's in addition to the three counts of first-degree child abuse.

Prosecutors say that a review of Bryant's support payments from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services alleges an overpayment  obtained by fraud  of $29,397 from January 2022 through February 2025.

You can watch the full arraignment on the child abuse charges in the video below

Mom in Pontiac abandonment case gets $250M bond on child abuse charges

Bryant also cannot have any contact with the three children, or contact with anyone under the age of 18.

"So, Ms. Bryant, I want you to understand, any phone calls from the jail are recorded. Should the court find out youre sending messages to engage in further fear tactics or intimidation of the children, your phone privileges would be removed," the judge said.

"The three children in this case suffered unimaginable abuse and neglect over a long period of time," McDonald said.

ORIGINAL STORY: Pontiac mother arrested after abandoning children in home for 4-5 years Pontiac mother arrested after abandoning children in home for 4-5 years

The prosecutor said they will also be seeking to terminate Bryant's parental rights. McDonald released the mother's name during a Wednesday afternoon news conference announcing the charges.

Bryant could face up to life in prison if convicted. She will be formally arraigned on the charges on Thursday.

Officers conducting a recent welfare check on the home in search of the mother found the children living alone. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the landlord notified them because he hadn't heard from her since December and hadn't received rent since October.

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First responders said that 4-foot piles of garbage were found in some rooms. Mold and human excrement were found throughout the house. Bouchard said the toilet had stopped working, and the bathtub was filled with feces.

He called the case "very horrific."

Law enforcement said that the children had not attended school since their abandonment, which is believed to have been sometime around 2020-2021, passing the time watching television or playing games. It was reported that the girls had not been outside the home for several years, with the boy sleeping on a mattress on the floor while the girls slept on pizza boxes.

The prosecutor said the children were hiding when police arrived and were afraid to speak to them.

Press conference: Sheriff Michael Bouchard updates abandoned children case RAW VIDEO: Sheriff Michael Bouchard updates abandoned children case.

The children were taken to the hospital for evaluation, reportedly with soiled clothes, matted hair and toenails so long that it was difficult to walk.

"We say a lot this is the worst Ive ever seen' and Ive stopped saying that, because every time I say that, I see something worse," McDonald said.

Bouchard said the children are making great strides since beginning to receive care. They have been forensically interviewed by professionals at CARE House of Oakland County. They were also seen once at McLaren Oakland Hospital. Bouchard said they will also receive a much more in-depth physical and mental health checkup in the near future.

Neighbors told police they did see a woman drop off stuff at the home from time to time, but they never saw the kids leave the house.

Bouchard said that the boy only left the house a few times; he reportedly only did so twice, once to just "touch the grass" and then to go out to get the mail.

Bouchard called the revelation the boy just wanted to feel the grass "by itself, heartbreaking."

"You wouldn't do this to an animal, let alone your child," Bouchard said. "So, just to hear that he came outside to touch the grass is just crushing, soul-crushing on so many levels."

Bouchard said they are working to determine how the kids fell through the cracks in this case, and is proposing legislation that would close the gap with moving children to different schools that allowed this to happen. He says that a school in Pontiac received a request for transcripts, but the school that sent it never confirmed the children were enrolled there before dropping them off their enrollment rolls.

During his news conference, Bouchard said they had received enough clothing for the children and that they are "shifting" to financial support for the children. They have set up donations through Mission Oakland and are currently looking for a law firm that can set up a trust for the children to administer any funds.

Related video: Sheriff Bouchard proposes change to state law after Pontiac kids neglect case Sheriff Bouchard proposes change to state law after Pontiac kids neglect case

"I will say, we have one of the most generous communities, I think, in the world," Bouchard said.

If you know a child who is being neglected or abused, you can make a report to the state by calling 855-444-3911 and find more info at this link.

Metro Detroit drivers heading home from Up North this spring and early summer will have to detour around the Zilwaukee Bridge in Saginaw County.

According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, southbound I-75 and the Zilwaukee Bridge will be closed starting Monday, April 14 through Friday, June 27. The highway will be closed from Kochville to Wadsworth Rd. for the work.

MDOT said southbound I-75 will be closed and detoured to southbound I-675 from the I-675 junction north of Kochville Road to the southbound I-75/I-675 interchange south of Wadsworth Road.

The southbound I-75 ramp to Adams Street will be closed, as well as the Adams Street ramp to southbound I-75.

Traffic will be detoured via southbound I-675 and Tittabawassee Road (Exit 6) to Adams Street, and vice versa. The northbound I-675 ramp to southbound I-75 will also be closed. Traffic will be detoured via northbound I-75, M-84 (Exit 160), southbound I-75 and southbound I-675 to southbound I-75.

MDOT said stage 1 work on southbound I-75 will be completed by June 27. Stage 2 work on the northbound lanes is set to begin July 14.

Here at 7 News Detroit, we want to make sure you start your day off on the right foot, informed about weather, traffic, the latest news and more. That's why we have the 7 Morning Digest, where we'll get you out the door informed and ready to go.

What's the weather for today? Metro Detroit Weather: A warm week ahead

Clouds will increase Tuesday as a dry cold front moves through. It's a dry cold front so we won't see any rain or snow, but temperatures will drop behind it. Temperatures slide into the mid to upper 20s Wednesday morning, with highs in the mid to upper 40s Wednesday.

Dry weather continues for the final two days of the workweek with highs climbing back into the 60s!

A storm system moves in this weekend bringing the return of rain across Metro Detroit.

Any traffic issues?

There is a crash involving a vehicle and a school bus near the exit ramp of the southbound Lodge Freeway at Wyoming that has the exit ramp closed and traffic backed up for miles. Be sure to check a live traffic map here.

The top stories to know about Unpaid toll texts: What you need to know as the BBB calls it an 'emerging scam' Unpaid toll texts: What you need to know as the BBB calls it an 'emerging scam'

Has your phone been blowing up with texts about unpaid toll bills? Mine sure has, and the same is true for many of us at 7 News Detroit.

We decided to ask about it on the WXYZ Facebook page, and we got more than 4,000 comments from people across Michigan and others out of state.

Maisha Floyd of Detroit received two text messages last week saying she had an unpaid toll bill. The first one had a +63 country code number at the top, indicating it was from the Philippines. The EZ Pass one came from an odd Outlook account and warned, "if you fail to pay by March 6, you will face penalties and legal action. Normally, she would have ignored these.

But, Floyd said she has recently traveled and used toll roads in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico.

"I've never been through a toll, and I didn't know what to expect. So, when I got the text message, I didn't think anything about it," she said.

The Better Business Bureau warned about this scam in January after the organization named it one of the emerging scams of 2024.

"In our latest scam tracker report, it showed we had about 800 people report this to us," Melanie McGovern, a spokesperson for the BBB said.

So, how can you avoid text message phishing scams? The BBB says:

Look for red flags like an out-of-country area code or odd email address Don't use any links provided Search for toll agencies directly Know these agencies do not send text messages requesting payment 'Why not try to help?' Michigan State student receives kidney from fellow Spartan's mom 'Why not try to help?' MSU student receives kidney from fellow Spartan's mom

The most selfless thing you can do is donate your organ to a complete stranger. For Michelle Doer, that is exactly what she did for Michigan State University student Liam Clegg, who was in desperate need of a kidney.

We met Liam four months ago when he was in late-stage kidney failure, and he and his family were anxiously searching for a match to save Liam's life.

Shortly after, Liam met his donor match: Michelle Doer. Overall, he received over 180 donor applications from all over the country.

Michelle said she saw a post about Liam's urgent search for a kidney donor on Facebook and decided to send in an application.

Really seeing Liams story, it was just kind of like, you know, this kid has so much life ahead of him like why not try to help however I can," said Michelle.

Little did they know, they had a lot more in common than they thought.

Liam and Michelle don't just live in the same town, but Michelle's daughter, Ella, and Liam are both students at MSU.

It made it even more special honestly that I was gonna be receiving this from somebody that I already have connections with and know through people," said Liam.

February 12 was the day Liam received the gift of life. He said he was relieved that the wait for a new kidney was over, and he could finally start getting back to a normal life.

Its definitely a hefty undertaking, I think there should be no shorting that, but youre giving life to another person youre giving a life back. Its a lot for you, but for them, you're giving the world, said Liam.

How Michigan's restaurant industry has changed 5 years since COVID-19 broke out How Michigan's restaurant industry has changed 5 years since COVID-19 broke out

Monday marked exactly five years since the first case of COVID-19 broke out in Michigan. Since then, Michigans restaurant industry has faced challenges, with some restaurants closing their doors forever.

Tara Young is the proud owner of 44 Burrito in Lathrup Village, specializing in Mexican food with her own special soul food twist. Young works long hours and helps out with every job behind the scenes, because she has to.

"Finding employees is very, very difficult," she said.

Like many restaurants, Young struggled during the pandemic. She opened up 44 Burrito about 12 years ago out of her love and passion for cooking. She says the last five have been the most difficult.

"A lot of nights, I think about throwing in the towel," she said.

Not finding workers and the rising costs of food are just a few of the reasons why Young is thinking of closing her doors for good. And shes not the only one.

"COVID's had a long tail. It's five years later and we are still seeing restaurant closures that tie themselves to the challenges post-COVID," Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association President and CEO Justin Winslow said.

According to the MRLA, over 2,000 restaurants closed down in Michigan directly related to the difficulties during and after the pandemic. But being able to adapt has helped. That includes having outdoor dining options.

One day, my owner came up to me and said 'hey, I got a great idea for next year. Lets have igloos.' And it kind of snowballed from there," the manager of Deadwood Bar and Grill in Northville, Lee Opalewski, said.

Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday that it is eliminating its free checked bag policy "to drive revenue growth and reward its most loyal customers."

The airline said it will begin charging for checked bags for flights booked on or after May 28. The move puts Southwest in line with other major airlines, such as Delta, United, and American, which have charged for checked bags for many years.

Southwest Airlines said it will offer two free checked bags to those enrolled in its Rapid Rewards A-List members traveling on Business Select. The airline will also allow A-List Members and select other customers one free checked bag.

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A-List membership is available to customers who book 20 qualifying flights or rack up 35,000 qualifying points in a single year.

Rapid Rewards Credit Card members will have one checked bag credited. The lowest annual fee for a Rapid Rewards Credit Card is $69.

The airline said all other customers will need to pay for checked bags. The airline did not say how much checked bags would cost.

The airline also announced on Tuesday that it would implement a cheaper tier of ticketing, akin to other airlines' basic economy tickets. The new basic fare will also be implemented on May 28.

We have tremendous opportunity to meet current and future customer needs, attract new customer segments we dont compete for today, and return to the levels of profitability that both we and our shareholders expect, said Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines CEO. We will do all this while remaining focused on whats made us strongour people and the authentic, friendly, and award-winning customer service only they can provide.

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The move comes after Southwest announced in late 2024 plans to offer premium seating options. Last year, the airline unveiled plans to implement assigned seats and add premium seats with longer legroom. Those with premium seats are now able to board first.

With Congress set to vote on a continuing resolution to keep the federal government open, President Donald Trump is calling for a Republican member of Congress to be voted out.

In a Truth Social post late Monday, President Trump said that Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, "should be primaried" after the congressman said he would vote against the continuing resolution. With Republicans holding an ultra-slim margin in the House, only a handful of Republicans can break ranks in light of Democratic opposition.

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said party leaders would vote against the resolution.

But Massie claimed that Democrats offered enough votes to pass the resolution. He criticized the resolution for spending on "generally the same things Biden spent money on in his last 15 months in office."

Massie's opposition angered President Trump.

"I will lead the charge against him. Hes just another GRANDSTANDER, whos too much trouble and not worth the fight. He reminds me of Liz Cheney before her historic, record-breaking fall loss! The people of Kentucky wont stand for it, just watch. DO I HAVE ANY TAKERS???" Trump wrote.

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Massie also suggested he is not concerned about competition from within the party.

"Someone thinks they can control my voting card by threatening my re-election. Guess what? Doesnt work on me. Three times Ive had a challenger who tried to be more MAGA than me. None busted 25% because my constituents prefer transparency and principles over blind allegiance," he said in an X post.

Massie was first elected to the House in 2014 and has won reelection five times since. After winning the GOP nomination in 2024 with over 75% of the vote, he ran in the general election unopposed.

Massie was the only Republican in January to vote against electing Mike Johnson as speaker.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II (D) is running for Governor of Michigan next year, he announced on social media on Tuesday morning.

"I know that improving the way systems work improves peoples lives," Gilchrist said in his announcement. "That's why I became an engineer, it's why I went into public service, and it's why I'm running for Governor of the State of Michigan."

A Detroit native, Gilchrist has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan in Science in Engineering. He previously worked at Microsoft and as a social media manager on Barack Obama's first Presidential campaign before moving back to Detroit to work for city government.

Working under Gretchen Whitmer, Gilchrist has served as Michigan's Lieutenant Governor since 2019.

"Let's make the dream of health and wealth a reality for every Michigander. Let's stand tall for Michigan." Gilchrist, who stands at 6-foot-9, concluded in his announcement.

Has your phone been blowing up with texts about unpaid toll bills? Mine sure has, and the same is true for many of us at 7 News Detroit.

I decided to ask about it on the WXYZ Facebook page, and we got more than 4,300 comments from people across Michigan and others out of state.

Maisha Floyd of Detroit received two text messages last week saying she had an unpaid toll bill. The first one had a +63 country code number at the top, indicating it was from the Philippines. The EZ Pass one came from an odd Outlook account and warned, "if you fail to pay by March 6, 2025, you will face penalties and legal action."

Normally, Floyd would have ignored these texts, but she told me she'd recently traveled and used toll roads in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico.

"I've never been through a toll, and I didn't know what to expect. So, when I got the text message, I didn't think anything about it," she explained.

Floyd followed all the directions to copy and paste the link in her Safari browser, and it took her to a payment page.

"It was actually professional looking. I didn't see any red flags with it. I honestly didn't," she said.

She tried to pay using her debit card, but got a pop-up indicating the card was denied. That's the trick! The scammers want you to keep trying different cards, so they have those numbers to use themselves.

The Better Business Bureau warned about this scam in January after the organization named it one of the emerging scams of 2024.

"How many reports did you get about the scam last year?" I asked Melanie McGovern, a spokesperson for the BBB.

"In our latest scam tracker report, it showed we had about 800 people report this to us," she said.

See more of our interview with the BBB about the scam in the video below

Unpaid toll scam: BBB talks about what you need to know

It doesn't appear to be letting up in 2025.

So, how can you avoid text message phishing scams? The BBB says:

Look for red flags like an out-of-country area code or odd email address Don't use any links provided Search for toll agencies directly Know these agencies do not send text messages requesting payment

The Ohio Turnpike also posted a massive scam alert at the top of their homepage.

So, bottom line, whatever you do, don't click or copy and paste the link.

In fact, while I was writing this story, I got another fake toll bill text!

"I received these text messages, too. So that's why we posted about this on our WXYZ Facebook page. So, thank you for reading that post," I told Floyd.

"Thank you for posting that really because I honestly didn't know. I probably would have left my card unlocked, and I probably would have had anything happen by now," she said.

If you receive one of these phishing text messages:

Mark it as spam Delete it Report it to the BBB. Where Your Voice Matters

Pope Francis woke up Tuesday to good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of the double pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month in the longest and gravest threat to his 12-year papacy.

The 88-year-old pope isnt out of the woods yet, however. Doctors are still cautious and have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment, not to mention a period of rehabilitation he will likely need.

But the doctors said he remains stable and has consolidated improvements in recent days, according to blood tests and his good response to treatment. Francis, who has chronic lung disease, is still using supplemental oxygen during the day and a ventilation mask at night to help him breathe.

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In an early update Tuesday, the Vatican said Francis woke up around 8 a.m. after a quiet night. The Argentine Jesuit has regularly been sleeping in while at Gemelli hospital; his usual wakeup time at the Vatican is around 4:30 a.m.

Late Monday, doctors lifted their guarded prognosis for the pope, meaning they determined he was no longer in imminent danger as a result of the original respiratory infection he arrived with on Feb. 14. But their caution remained, given Francis fragility and risks of other complications.

In view of the complexity of the clinical picture and the important infectious picture presented on admission, it will be necessary to continue medical drug therapy in a hospital setting for additional days, the Vatican statement said.

In a sign of his improved health, Francis followed the Vaticans weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday in both the morning and afternoon sessions, something he was likely to continue to do through the week.

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This week also counts some important anniversaries for Francis: Tuesday was the 67th anniversary of his entry into the Jesuit religious order's novitiate, and Thursday marks the 12th anniversary of his election as pope.

Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, had what was just a bad case of bronchitis when he was hospitalized last month. The infection progressed into a complex respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia that has raised questions about the future of his pontificate.

He was still keeping his eye on things, however. The Vatican said he had been informed about the floods in his native Argentina, sent a telegram of condolences and expressed his closeness to the affected population. In addition, a Vatican cardinal close to Francis spoke out Monday to deny some negative media reports that have circulated in his absence.

The Vatican development office released a letter written by Cardinal Michael Czerny to one of Francis close friends, the Argentine social justice activist Juan Grabois. Grabois had traveled to Rome to pray for Francis at Gemelli hospital, and some Italian media reported that he had tried to forcibly get into Francis 10th floor hospital suite, a claim he denied.

In the March 6 letter, Czerny told Grabois that Francis knew of your presence in Rome and your daily vigils of prayer and spiritual solidarity at Gemelli Polyclinic and Im sure this gave him a true comfort and support.

Additionally, I know that you join me in strongly repudiating the unfounded versions that have circulated in some media about alleged inappropriate behavior in the hospital, Czerny wrote.

The Vatican is always abuzz with rumors but has gone into overdrive with speculation about Francis health and talk of conclaves, even though Francis is very much alive and in charge. The fact that Czerny felt it necessary to defend one of Francis friends suggested that the rumor and maneuvering in Francis absence had crossed a line.

A Warren man who authorities say was armed with an ice pick was shot & killed by police on Monday evening.

It happened around 10:15 p.m. in the area of George Merrelli Drive and Lorna Avenue.

Police initially got a call about a domestic disturbance in the 27000 block of Railroad Street, with the woman calling saying the man was armed with a knife.

She told police that the man fled on foot just before police got there. Officers were told that the man had made multiple threats to injure officers with a weapon.

Officers ultimately found the man, who produced an ice pick. He was shot by Warren police before being transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

All of the products in the picture below were made in China. Because of new U.S. tariffs on China, you could be seeing an increase in prices at your local beauty supply store.

In the hair capital of the world, the journey often begins at Beauty Supply store.

I grew up in Detroit. I saw that, you know, shopping and beauty supply stores with my mom, there wasn't much representation at all," said Jessica Kwalli, the owner of Beauty Supply Store.

That's what motivated Kwalli to open up her own shop on Detroit's west side in February, filling it up with diverse and American-made products by small business owners like herself.

But, you know, in the beauty industry, it's kind of impossible for everything to be US based," Jessica said. "So I do have that portion of hair extensions that are coming from China and coming from other countries overseas."

From wigs to accessories and tools, China is one of the largest manufacturers and main suppliers of hair products to the U.S.

The human hair definitely you have, um, bundles, closures, frontals, wigs, I mean, majority of the wigs all come from China," she said.

Now, Kwalli's facing the reality that prices on those could get higher with U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports rising to 20 percent.

That's horrible," Kwalli said. 10% was already, you know, unexpected, and it's like you can kind of maneuver through that, but 20% is that's, I just don't even wanna think about that...Ive actually had a few customers who've come in and have asked me, you know, personally just ask, 'how are you being impacted by this as a new beauty supply store?'

Kwalli won't know the actual numbers until she places her next wholesale order. But she's already bracing for impact, researching new vendors.

"I kinda had to go back to the drawing board to figure out like, OK, how can I still give my customers the best quality products without having to have them break the bank to cover some of the cost. So I have been researching different vendors. I've been in conversations with different US based vendors who provide some of the same products just to see like, you know, is it a cheaper route, you know, can I get it from you guys? Is the, is it the same quality, but is it for a better price," Kwalli said. "And you know, am I gonna have to let go some of my Chinese vendors? because I, at the end of the day, I don't want to offset the cost onto my customers, and then it's like as a new business, it's already like, you know, You're trying to budget every single thing just to make sure you're covering all your grounds and not overspending.

Kevin Ketels, associate professor of Global Supply Chain Management at Wayne State University, says while every day, consumers may not see the impact on these tariffs now, they likely will soon.

20 percent tariff is a, is a very large percentage, and most companies can't eat um those costs, and they would ultimately have to be passed on to the consumer," Ketels said. "So initially we'll have some, you know, there's some existing inventory that will be burned off, but if it lasts more than a few weeks, it could have a large impact and could result in higher costs for consumers.

Ketel says when and for how long are a part of the ongoing uncertainty disrupting the supply chain.

While everyone is trying to figure out what's happening here, it will have a chilling effect on the American economy because everyone's waiting to just see," Ketels said.

Kwalli is staying positive; she's determined to get creative and make it work.

"You have to be open to trying other things," she said.

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Monday marks exactly five years since the first case of COVID-19 broke out in Michigan. Since then, Michigans restaurant industry has faced challenges, with some restaurants closing their doors forever.

Tara Young is the proud owner of 44 Burrito in Lathrup Village, specializing in Mexican food with her own special soul food twist. Young works long hours and helps out with every job behind the scenes, because she has to.

"Finding employees is very, very difficult," she said.

Like many restaurants, Young struggled during the pandemic. She opened up 44 Burrito about 12 years ago out of her love and passion for cooking. She says the last five have been the most difficult.

"A lot of nights, I think about throwing in the towel," she said.

Not finding workers and the rising costs of food are just a few of the reasons why Young is thinking of closing her doors for good. And shes not the only one.

"COVID's had a long tail. It's five years later and we are still seeing restaurant closures that tie themselves to the challenges post-COVID," Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association President and CEO Justin Winslow said.

According to the MRLA, over 2,000 restaurants closed down in Michigan directly related to the difficulties during and after the pandemic. But being able to adapt has helped. That includes having outdoor dining options.

One day, my owner came up to me and said 'hey, I got a great idea for next year. Lets have igloos.' And it kind of snowballed from there," the manager of Deadwood Bar and Grill in Northville, Lee Opalewski, said.

Deadwood Bar and Grill came up with their igloo idea in 2018 but continue it to this day after seeing how helpful and successful they were during the pandemic. They also continue carry-out alcohol, something stemming from COVID-19 restrictions in 2020.

Many restaurants across metro Detroit have continued outdoor dining and igloos well after the pandemic. Many social districts have also remained.

"No matter what, were gonna adapt, were gonna try to figure out something else to do. People want to be together and have these experiences where they can dine and enjoy each other's company," Opalewski added.

Now the hope is that despite all the hurdles, the restaurant industry bounces back by getting younger generations excited about the craft. Winslow says this year's Michigan ProStart Competition in Battle Creek, where high school students participate in a culinary arts competition, is a good indicator.

"We have a record number of students right now from across Michigan: 700 students. That is almost twice as many as we had just a couple of years ago competing. That means that there's passion and desire to be in this industry, because these are the future leaders," Winslow said.

As the closing bell brought an end to a tough day on Wall Street, metro Detroiters were among those checking in on their investments.

Clodie Martin of Southfield is a retired public school teacher. She says market downturns are always a concern.

I'm a retiree, so I have to watch all my funds wherever they are, and this back and forth gets a little scary," Martin said. "You hope that you have enough to live out the rest of your life comfortably and I think thats the biggest worry for seniors. They don't want to be dependent on their family members or children.

On the flip side, Jonathan Marshall is a married father of three. Hes been keeping an eye on the market and says inflation, along with fears of a recession, keep him on a tight budget.

Yeah, it's been pretty rough the last couple days. I'm hoping things settle down at some point. I know there's a lot going on with the tariffs, Marshall said. "Hopefully, this doesn't end up in a recession, just a little volatility in the market is what I'm hoping for.

The important thing right now today is to not panic," financial adviser Cullen Prena said. "A 10% pullback is normal throughout a market cycle. In fact, weve been overdue.

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Prena is a certified financial planner and adviser with Advance Capital Management in Southfield. He points out the market was up 53% before the recent pullback. He advises not to sell off the market but instead diversify investments to assume less risk.

That's what we've done so far is take a more conservative approach on the stock side and then really hone in on what bonds we're owning to make sure were maximizing the total return of client portfolio, Prena said. "Trying to sell out of the market into cash and then move back into the market is frequently a losing game. Youll end up way behind your colleagues to do that.

As for those we spoke to, besides keeping a budget and watching their 401Ks, there's no major changes for now.

I'm still kind of weathering the storm for now," Marshall said. "I guess well see how long this goes on, maybe well have to make some allocation changes.

I'm just kind of letting everything stay as it is," Martin said. "I don't know what the next few weeks or next few months will bring for that but right now, it's just where it is.

Body-worn camera footage shows the actions of Oakland County sheriff's deputies on Jan. 13, 2023. The department is accused of failing to intervene and help a family in distress. The department denies any wrongdoing.

Pitt McGehee law firm, which is suing the department, released the footage.

In a profanity-laced conversation, then-sheriff's deputy Alex Kazal expressed frustration over being told to go check on a woman wandering the streets with her three kids. The woman reportedly had been knocking on doors and asking for help.

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Sounds like homeless people being homeless," the deputy stated.

At another point, Kazal said to whomever he was speaking with, What do you want me to do about this. Were ripping the f****** family apart and put em into f****** bulls*** foster care where they can get raped.

Two days later, authorities said Monica Cannady and her two boys were discovered dead in a field from hypothermia. The tragic discovery came after Cannady's surviving daughter knocked on a neighbors door for help.

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On Monday, the victims cousin, Diamond Cannady, spoke with news media via webinar with her attorneys.

In that moment, Monica was struggling with her mental health, and we knew that she needed help," Diamond Cannady said.

Her family is suing the now-former deputy, as well as two other deputies, Devon Bernritter, John Brish, and the sheriffs office.

Here, there were so many institutional fails, starting with deputy Bernritter who was told by hospital staff that there were children, three minor children that were left unattended in the ER for over three hours and yet, no call to CPS or any intervention was made," the family's attorney, Megan Bonnani, said.

In Bernritter's body-worn camera footage, he can be heard telling Monica Cannady at McLaren Hospital, Youre not in trouble. Weve got people out looking for a woman and three little kids wrapped in white sheets. Looks like this might be it, and Im just making sure that you guys are OK."

Cannady replied, "No, were good. Were good. Were good. I brought my son, come into the emergency (room). Its cold. Im waiting on a ride, and my ride will be here shortly.

The deputy continued to try to get information. Cannady claimed she brought her child to a cardiology appointment.

Hun, youre not in any trouble at all. Its cold outside. Your babies are here, and they dont even have coats on, Bernritter said.

Despite the deputy's efforts, Cannadys attorneys said there were plenty of red flags for him to either take the family into custody, accompany to a shelter or to call Children's Protective Services.

She gave a false explanation for why her children were at the hospital, which would have led any officer to conclude that these children were in danger and that he wasnt being told the whole story, the family's other attorney, Kevin Carlson, said.

Bonnani is also concerned Kazal was able to resign without repercussions.

"There should have been a thorough investigation, not just to just hold him accountable but to ensure that no officer with the same mindset is wearing a badge," she said.

In a statement to 7 News Detroit, Oakland County Sheriff's Office public information officer Stephen Huber said the following:

The following statement should be attributed to Stephen W. Huber, public information officer for the Oakland County Sheriffs Office: OCSO vehemently denies that any actions of OCSO personnel caused the tragic deaths of Ms. Cannady and her two young sons. As the attached timeline sets forth, numerous efforts were made by OCSO personnel to help Ms. Cannady and her children. However, she refused all such efforts made by OCSO deputies to help. Importantly, at no time did any OCSO deputy have a legal basis to detain the family. After reviewing bodycam footage of OCSO personnel during that timeline, numerous statements were made by one former OCSO deputy sheriff that were not in keeping with OCSO standards of conduct for its deputies. An internal affairs investigation was initiated and the deputy resigned before a disciplinary review could be completed. No further statement will be made by OCSO regarding this matter due to threatened litigation by Ms. Cannadys family.

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections at a time when the White House is trying to eliminate thousands of government employees.

Chavez-DeRemer will oversee the Department of Labor, one of several executive departments named in lawsuits challenging the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to order layoffs and access sensitive government data.

The Labor Department had nearly 16,000 full-time employees and a proposed budget of $13.9 billion for fiscal year 2025. Some of its vast responsibilities include reporting the U.S. unemployment rate, regulating workplace health and safety standards, investigating minimum wage, child labor and overtime pay disputes, and applying laws on union organizing and unlawful terminations.

Several prominent labor unions, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, endorsed Chavez-DeRemer's nomination. The former Republican congresswoman from Oregon is the daughter of a Teamster, and during her one term in the House earned a reputation as pro-labor.

The Senate voted to confirm Chavez-DeRemer 67-32, with 17 Democrats voting yes and three Republicans voting no.

The Senate has now confirmed all but one of Trumps picks for his Cabinet. Its Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions had voted 14-9 in favor of her nomination last week, with all Republicans except Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky giving Chavez-DeRemer their support. Three Democrats on the committee Sens. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire voted with the majority.

During her confirmation hearing before the committee, several Republican senators grilled Chavez-DeRemer about her decision to co-sponsor legislation that would have made it easier for workers to unionize and penalized employers who stood in the way of organizing efforts.

She declined to explicitly state whether she still backed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, also known as the PRO Act.

Chavez-DeRemer explained she had signed on as a co-sponsor because she wanted a seat at the table to discuss important labor issues. Under further questioning, she walked back some of her support of the bill, saying that she supported state right to work laws, which allow employees to refuse to join a union in their workplace.

The PRO Act did not come up for a vote during her time in Congress, but the legislation was reintroduced in the House and Senate last week.

As we speak, Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies are stealing the American dream away from working families, rigging every lever of society in favor of the billionaire class, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. Thats why we need the PRO Act, to empower hardworking Americans to bargain for better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions."

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During her time in Congress Chavez-DeRemer also co-sponsored legislation which sought to protect public-sector workers from having their Social Security benefits docked because of government pension benefits. That bill also stalled because it didn't have enough Republican support.

Chavez-DeRemer walked a fine line during her confirmation hearing, attempting to appeal to both Democrats and Republicans. On the subject of whether the federal minimum wage was overdue for an increase, she said she recognized it hadn't been raised from $7.25 an hour since 2009 but that she would not want to shock the economy.

Some Democratic senators and workers rights advocates have questioned how much independence Chavez-DeRemer would have as President Donald Trump's labor secretary and where her allegiance would lie in an administration that has fired thousands of federal employees.

Columbia University is dealing with the fallout from a weekend arrest of one of its alumni, who was still living in school-owned housing just blocks from campus.

The Associated Press says Mahmoud Khalil was stopped by ICE agents Saturday evening with his wife, who is a U.S. citizen. One of the agents reportedly told his lawyer Amy Greer by phone they were executing an order to revoke his student visa. When Greer clarified he was actually a green card holder, she was reportedly told they were revoking that, too.

The Department of Homeland Security says Khalil led activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.

Khalil has been one of the most prominent faces on Columbia's campus since protests began, serving as lead negotiator during protests last spring.

He reportedly told the BBC he was suspended during last April's protests, but had it reversed.

Video shows Khalil was on campus during recent protests, despite graduating last semester and Columbia having a strict policy allowing only students on campus.

According to his LinkedIn profile, he studied in Lebanon before coming to the United States and also worked for UNRWA, the UN's agency that supports Palestinian refugees.

Various organizations have already expressed outrage over Khalil's arrest, saying he's being punished for political speech.

"The remarks by government officials, including the President, on social media only confirm the purpose and illegality of Mahmoud's detention," his attorney said in a statement Monday. "He was chosen as an example to stifle entirely lawful dissent in violation of the First Amendment."

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All of this comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday foreign nationals who voice support for terrorist organizations face visa denial, revocation and deportation, following Trump's January 29th executive order stating the same. The administration has been hitting Columbia University hard for what it says has allowed free speech to turn into antisemitism. The government withdrew $400 million in grants to the school Friday.

Former ACLU National Director Burt Neuborne says if the arrest is about the content of the protest it would be a violation of the First Amendment.

"As with so much of what Trump does, there's a murkiness to it, because he will be saying, 'Oh no, no, no, I'm not doing this because I disagree with content. I'm doing it because I disagree because the protests that they are tolerating and permitting are keeping other Columbia students from enjoying their rights on the college campus,'" Neuborne said.

Trump posted on social media, saying to the protestors "your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here. We expect every one of America's Colleges and Universities to comply."

He warned Monday that Khalil's arrest and possible deportation would be just the first "of many to come."

We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity, Trump wrote on social media. We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country never to return again.

A federal judge on Monday ruled that Khalil could not be deported due to the ongoing legal challenge by his attorneys. A hearing has been set for Wednesday.

Khalil was initially thought to have been brought to downtown Manhattan and then to Elizabeth, New Jersey. But a search on ICE's detainee locator system shows a man with his name and origins in Syria where he was born and raised being detained in Louisiana.

Khalil's attorney confirmed he was held in Louisiana on Monday, calling his transfer there "blatantly improper."

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