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.

The polling raises doubts about President Donald Trump's standing with voters who helped give him a second term.

"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.

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,