Wisconsin 3rd District: Where Van Orden, Cooke stand on power lines
Proposed 765-kV power lines tied to data center demand are now an issue in Wisconsin’s toss-up 3rd District race. Here’s where Cooke and Van Orden stand.
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Cooke calls Van Orden’s AI deepfake videos defamatory, threatens legal action
Incumbent Derrick Van Orden (R) has posted numerous AI-generated deepfake videos of Rebecca Cooke on his X account. Cooke and her lawyers have issued a cease-and-desist letter to Van Orden, arguing that his conduct meets the legal standards for defamation.
Radio Free America: Let’s talk about who Republicans campaign with
Abdul El-Sayed has been asked about Hasan Piker by what feels like every outlet in the country. Nobody asked John James or Bill Huizenga about sharing a stage with Ted Nugent.
Rebecca Cooke wins Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, setting up Derrick Van Orden rematch
Former small business owner and nonprofit founder Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, advancing to another general election matchup against incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI).
Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has missed 10 Agriculture Committee hearings since 2024, while policies he supports contribute to a financial crisis among American farmers.
Derrick Van Orden backtracks on how much he supports Iran War
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has already backtracked some of his support for President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.
Derrick Van Orden accuses Minnesota Democrats of ‘insurrection’ after ICE killing of Alex Pretti
After the shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has repeatedly accused Minnesota Democrats of encouraging an insurrection.
Derrick Van Orden decries closing of a veteran shelter he did nothing to preserve
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) is trying to blame the shutdown of a veterans housing shelter in his district on Democrats, even as he personally balked at opportunities to save it.
Derrick Van Orden doubles down on defunding Mayo Clinic over employee’s social media post
During an appearance on “The John Fredericks Show” last Thursday, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) reiterated his intent to defund Mayo Clinic and hospitals, mainly in response to one employee’s social media post.
Derrick Van Orden invites violence after saying there is no place for political violence in America
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has made several of inflammatory and pro-political violence posts on X in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder in Utah on Wednesday afternoon.
Cooke calls Van Orden’s AI deepfake videos defamatory, threatens legal action
Incumbent Derrick Van Orden (R) has posted numerous AI-generated deepfake videos of Rebecca Cooke on his X account. Cooke and her lawyers have issued a cease-and-desist letter to Van Orden, arguing that his conduct meets the legal standards for defamation.
Radio Free America: Let’s talk about who Republicans campaign with
Abdul El-Sayed has been asked about Hasan Piker by what feels like every outlet in the country. Nobody asked John James or Bill Huizenga about sharing a stage with Ted Nugent.
Rebecca Cooke wins Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, setting up Derrick Van Orden rematch
Former small business owner and nonprofit founder Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, advancing to another general election matchup against incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI).
Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has missed 10 Agriculture Committee hearings since 2024, while policies he supports contribute to a financial crisis among American farmers.
Derrick Van Orden backtracks on how much he supports Iran War
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has already backtracked some of his support for President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.
Derrick Van Orden accuses Minnesota Democrats of ‘insurrection’ after ICE killing of Alex Pretti
After the shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has repeatedly accused Minnesota Democrats of encouraging an insurrection.
Derrick Van Orden decries closing of a veteran shelter he did nothing to preserve
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) is trying to blame the shutdown of a veterans housing shelter in his district on Democrats, even as he personally balked at opportunities to save it.
Derrick Van Orden doubles down on defunding Mayo Clinic over employee’s social media post
During an appearance on “The John Fredericks Show” last Thursday, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) reiterated his intent to defund Mayo Clinic and hospitals, mainly in response to one employee’s social media post.
Derrick Van Orden invites violence after saying there is no place for political violence in America
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has made several of inflammatory and pro-political violence posts on X in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder in Utah on Wednesday afternoon.