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Online politics get weird in Wisconsin

Rebecca Cooke is taking her campaign directly to rural Wisconsin communities, all while an AI-fueled online fight w

Salon · Oct 13

Trump's $400 Million War Chest Looms Over the Midterms: See Which Vulnerable Republicans Were Invited to the White House

President Donald Trump has invited a group of Republican lawmakers, including several candidates facing difficult November races, to dine with him at the White House on Wednesday as pressure builds inside the GOP for the president to deploy his enormous political war chest.

Latin Times · Sep 2

A 2024 rematch is happening in Wisconsin's most competitive U.S. House district

Incumbent Derrick Van Orden (R), Rebecca Cooke (D), Alexander Valiensi Kent (I), and Rustin Provance (I) are running in the general election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 21

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

President Trump campaigned in Wisconsin, vowing to quickly end the "Iran war" and lower fertilizer prices, aiming to boost Republican midterm prospects. He urged voters to energize for elections, while acknowledging concerns about rising gas prices. Trump's visit highlights the GOP's strategy to retain House control amidst voter frustration over…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

These 5 underperforming Republicans are teetering on a cliff’s edge. Trump’s tanking approval could push them over

ANALYSIS: The handful is either too anonymous for voters to know who they are or too caustic for their constituents. Eric Garcia warns that they might be swept up in a blue-wave midterms.

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Planes, trains and motorcycles: How House members got back to DC - Roll Call

Members of Congress were not immune from the shutdown’s travel delays. “I had a chance to talk to people, and got an earful,” one says.

Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025

'Arrest Newsom': MAGA Lawmaker Fumes After Governor Calls Stephen Miller a Fascist

MAGA lawmaker Derrick Van Orden calls for California Governor Gavin Newsom's arrest after his office labelled White House aide Stephen Miller a 'fascist'.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29, 2025

"I'm f**king sick of it": Charlie Kirk shooting sends Congress' civility crisis into overdrive

"I'm gonna be louder than I've ever been until this sh*t stops," said Rep. Nancy Mace.

Axios · Sep 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk murder hits close to home for members of Congress - Roll Call

The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk never seemed to lurk far from the surface of congressional business Thursday.

Roll Call · Sep 11, 2025

Republican Lawmaker Pleaded to His Home State to Protect Against Medicaid Cuts After Voting for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Rep. Van Orden (R-WI) is taking credit for a $1 billion boost to Wisconsin's Medicaid program—despite voting for the bill that made the funding necessary.

Latin Times · Jul 9, 2025