TRUMP ADMINISTRATION | DOUBLE DUTY, FOR NOW Trump appoints former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy to temporarily lead NASA MITCHELL SCHMIDT Jul 11, 2025 Jul 11, 2025 Updated Jul 15, 2025 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy has been tapped by President Donald Trump to take the helm of NASA, the president announced this week.kAmsF77J[ H9@ :D 4FCC6?E=J D6CG:?8 2D %CF>A’D EC2?DA@CE2E:@? D64C6E2CJ[ H:== 2=D@ E2<6 @? 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Some who signed Elon Musk's petition say they never received the promised $100 Multiple petition signers who spoke with the Wisconsin State Journal are still waiting for their checks, months after the election was called.
Blistering report on uncounted Madison ballots cites 'complete lack of leadership' in city clerk's office The six-month investigation included a review of nearly 2,000 pages of documents and 13 depositions with city and county staff and found sever…
Businessman Bill Berrien launches bid for Wisconsin governor, setting up GOP primary Berrien touted his military and business experience, while also targeting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has not yet announced if he plans to…
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling allows for statewide ban on conversion therapy The court's 4-3 ruling deals a blow to legislative Republicans in their ongoing battle with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers over who has final say …
Wisconsin Supreme Court incumbent Rebecca Bradley reports no fundraising, challenger $583,000 Rebecca Bradley's latest campaign filing casts some uncertainty over whether or not she'll seek a second 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Tony Evers hasn't said if he'll seek a third term, but he's raised $757,000 Evers raised roughly $5 million in the first half of 2022 leading up to his victory over business owner Tim Michels later that November.
