Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has been busy this week, with notable quotes and actions from various members making headlines. U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson over access to restricted information, while U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany voiced support for Trump administration efforts to cut medical research funding.
Republicans in Wisconsin backed the administration’s move to reduce funding for medical research, claiming it will eliminate wasteful spending. But Democrats and universities argue that critical research on diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s could be jeopardized. Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul have joined a lawsuit challenging the cuts, which are currently on hold after a federal judge’s ruling.
Meanwhile, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin split on former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as director of national intelligence, with Johnson voting for her confirmation and Baldwin opposing it. The Senate is set to vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as HHS secretary, with Johnson supporting him and Baldwin warning that his confirmation would be “downright dangerous.”
Wisconsin Congress members have also introduced a bill to prevent lake sturgeon from being added to the endangered species list, arguing that local sportsmen should have a say in conservation efforts. A new national poll conducted by Marquette University Law School found mixed opinions on President Trump and his policies among American adults.
In other news, Reince Priebus, a former state and national GOP chair and Trump’s former chief of staff, has been appointed to the Intelligence Advisory Board by the White House.
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