Derrick Van Orden

Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, setting her up for a rematch with Rep. Derrick Van Orden. Cooke's campaign has centered on her working-class background and issues like affordability and health care. However, her general election campaign faces scrutiny from Van Orden’s campaign regarding personal finances and past political work.

Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, setting her up for a rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Her campaign emphasizes her working-class background and focuses on affordability and health care in western Wisconsin. However, Van Orden’s campaign has pressed Cooke to release financial disclosures, raising questions about her finances.

Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, receiving 57.1% of the vote over Emily Berge's 47.9%. This victory, supported by the national Democratic party, sets up a rematch against Derrick Van Orden.

Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic Primary for a Key Wisconsin House Seat. She is set to face Representative Derrick Van Orden in a general election rematch concerning their 2024 race.

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has stirred up Wisconsin's primary race with a platform calling for free childcare and healthcare. Her challenge will test progressive appeal in a key battleground state. Meanwhile, other races include Michael Alfonso competing in Duffy’s old seat and Rebecca Cooke attempting to face Derrick Van Orden.

The article features several headlines regarding political controversy, including a Bishop warning about the Smithsonian’s anti-American ‘indoctrination,’ and reports on Donald Trump doubling down on reflecting pool vandalism allegations. Other covered topics include Bernie Sanders demanding Democrats ban super PACs from primaries, discussions of Flock Safety cameras needing constitutional guardrails, and various sports updates.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will begin his August campaign events in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a key race for Republicans. He will support Brinker Harding against Denise Powell in a district won by Kamala Harris in 2024. Scalise plans to campaign in multiple states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Colorado, South Carolina, and Texas.

Emily Berge, a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, is running a grassroots campaign against Rebecca Cooke, who has significant fundraising and endorsement advantages. The district leans Republican, requiring Berge to appeal to a broad range of voters, including those who supported Rep. Derrick Van Orden or Donald Trump.

The Pentagon announced a program offering testosterone replacement therapy to troops over 30, prompting mixed reactions from lawmakers. Democrats criticized the initiative as resembling gender-affirming care opposed by the Trump administration, while Republicans supported it as necessary for military readiness and health.

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.