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Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) said his caucus has “no trust” in Evers and his office and said that is the result of vetoes in the past on bills. (Photo by Baylor Spears/Wisconsin Examiner)

Budget causes friction as Senate passes bills without funding attached

“Republicans would rather have a talking point and try to portray themselves as tough on crime, when really what they are is very stupid and wasteful on crime,” Sen. Kelda Roys said. (Photo by Baylor Spears/Wisconsin Examiner)

Budget committee approves corrections spending significantly lower than what Evers proposed

This image provided by the FBI on Saturday, June 14, 2025, shows part of a poster with photos of Vance L. Boelter. (FBI via AP)

Search for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers leads to one of his vehicles in rural area

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No Kings protest in Menomonie

This photo provided by Minnesota State Patrol shows writings in the fake police car law enforcement officials believe a suspect used in the shooting of two Democratic legislators in Minnesota on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Minnesota State Patrol via AP)

"No Kings" protests in Minnesota canceled as authorities search for suspect who shot 2 lawmakers.

A U.S. Army soldier walks past a Bradley fighting vehicle staged in West Potomac Park ahead of an upcoming military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The Latest: California senator removed after interrupting news conference by Kristi Noem

FILE - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers gives the annual State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Over $750,000 to Promote Resilience in Wisconsin Coastal Communities

Protesters confront a line of U.S. National Guard in the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night's immigration raid protest. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

What to know about Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to LA immigration protests

FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, from left, Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, attend a campaign event, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates

Sen. Ron Johnson at the Newsroom Pub on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | Photo by Ruth Conniff/Wisconsin Examiner

The baffling B.S. of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson

State Sen. Kelda Roys, holding her toddler, speaks about legislation Democrats are proposing to provide ongoing funding for child care providers. (Photo by Erik Gunn/Wisconsin Examiner)

Democrats announce bill to restore child care support stripped from state budget

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters at the Capitol, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

What issues to watch as 'big, beautiful bill' moves to the Senate

FILE - Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars to a man during a town hall March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

Elon Musk's pullback from politics comes after his last big investment was a flop

President Donald Trump arrives with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the group photo with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders during the GCC Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump's Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region

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The first official GOP candidate for governor in 2026

FILE - Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden arrives at the presentation of the Gershwin Prize, to be awarded to Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File) Photo Details (1 of 2) Date May 8, 2025 8:10 PM Headline Trump Librarian of Congress Source FR171810 AP Notes FILE PHOTO

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

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Bipartisan bill would require restaurants offering maple syrup serve the real thing

People gather to demonstrate the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, outside the Federal courthouse in Milwaukee on Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Devi Shastri)

Who is Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan?

A bird flies above Alcatraz Island on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the San Francisco Bay, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

The Latest: Trump orders crumbling Alcatraz prison to be rebuilt and reopened

President Donald Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm, a blow to his retribution campaign

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