Derrick Van Orden

Vice President JD Vance promoted the Trump administration’s anti-fraud initiatives in Wisconsin, using a photo of a Black woman linked to Medicaid fraud. Critics highlighted that the investigation into the fraud was conducted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel years before Vance took office. The event included Republican figures criticizing Governor Tony Evers for refusing to share SNAP recipient data with the Trump administration.

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer criticized the controversial design of the Global War on Terror Memorial during an interview, calling it unrepresentative of military sacrifice. He also discussed a patriotic UFC event at the White House and his heroic actions during service. Meyer emphasized the importance of understanding the sacrifices made by service members.

Wisconsin Republicans Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden publicly supported Donald Trump at a rural event despite his low approval rating and policies linked to economic struggles for farmers. Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' includes Medicaid cuts that could worsen rural healthcare access, countered by a smaller rural healthcare fund. The event focused on Trump's rhetoric rather than addressing economic challenges like high fuel and fertilizer prices.

President Trump held a roundtable in Chippewa Falls to promote agricultural policies, joined by U.S. Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Tom Tiffany, along with other officials and farmers. Trump and his allies praised his administration's efforts despite challenges like increased costs for farmers.

President Donald Trump will visit Wisconsin to address farmers, promoting policies such as lower input costs, new trade markets, and Rural Opportunity Zones. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., will join him, as the White House highlights initiatives to support the agricultural community.

A Democratic candidate in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District received an endorsement from AFSCME, a union opposing stricter commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements for undocumented immigrants. The endorsement aligns with Democrats' efforts to resist citizenship verification measures in certain industries, as the Trump administration highlighted fatal incidents involving undocumented truckers.

A Democratic congressional candidate in Wisconsin's 3rd District highlighted an endorsement from AFSCME, a union advocating for relaxed CDL restrictions for undocumented immigrants. The endorsement aligns with broader Democratic efforts to oppose citizenship proof requirements in industries like trucking, amid federal and state debates over CDL policies and incidents involving undocumented drivers.

Democrats Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke are competing for the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Van Orden faces criticism for past actions including attending a protest before Jan. 6, bringing a gun to an airport, and refusing to debate opponents. Both candidates emphasize the need to focus on their plans for constituents rather than solely criticizing Van Orden.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced backlash after claiming credit for federal fraud raids in Minneapolis, prompting a sharp rebuke from FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel accused Walz of taking credit for federal efforts while criticizing fraud under his governance, with social media critics highlighting Walz's past failures and lack of credibility.

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) stated he is not focusing on his reelection campaign, less than seven months before the midterms. He commented on a Democratic-backed redistricting initiative that passed in Virginia, as noted in a video shared by Charlotte Scott of Spectrum News on X.

Minnesota Democrats blocked a Republican-led effort to investigate and potentially impeach Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over a $19 billion Medicaid fraud scandal. The vote on the Minnesota House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee was deadlocked 8-8 along party lines, with Democrats accusing Republicans of prioritizing political theater over addressing pressing issues like rising gas and healthcare costs.

Minnesota Democrats blocked a Republican-led effort to investigate and impeach Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over a $19 billion Medicaid fraud scandal. The vote in the House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee was deadlocked 8-8 along party lines, with Democrats dismissing the move as politically motivated.

Democrats launched a $250,000 ad campaign targeting Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) over his support for the Iran war and cuts to veterans' care, amid concerns about rising gas prices. The ad criticizes Van Orden's backing of $200 billion in military funding while linking it to declining VA services and affordability crises during the midterms.