Navy SEAL veteran and manufacturing CEO Bill Berrien launched a campaign for governor Wednesday, July 9, kicking off a 2026 Republican primary battle.

Wisconsin Republicans Derrick Van Orden and Ron Johnson are pushing back on Elon Musk's vow to form a new "America Party" and unseat Republicans.

A federal judge on Monday recommended that the Trump administration’s criminal case against Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan should proceed. Dugan, who previously served on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court before she was suspended by the Wisconsin Supreme Court,

"Removing other racist names like 'Halfbreed Rapids' is the next logical step toward reflecting accurate and respectful native history in Wisconsin," said Kris Goodwill, who is Menominee and the former tribal liaison for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which was helping the effort.

Under the new tax cut, workers can deduct up to $25,000 in tips and $12,500 in overtime pay from their taxable income on federal tax returns.