Congress & Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fight: A GOP revolt is brewing over President Trump’s $1.776B “anti-weaponization” fund tied to Jan. 6 payouts, forcing Republicans into tough votes as Democrats plan amendments that would put them on record. Elections & voting access: The Wisconsin Elections Commission is urging the Postal Service to take “extraordinary measures” after mail delays in April threatened absentee voting, especially for overseas and military voters. Schools & budgets: Milwaukee Public Schools approved a revised $1.6B budget, closing a $46M gap while adding classroom staff and shifting hours for paraprofessionals after community pushback. Teacher unions: A new national study says Wisconsin teacher union membership fell 54% since Act 10, the steepest drop in the nation since 2012. Public safety & policing debate: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong says she wants an “ideal world without prisons,” clarifying it’s about addressing root causes; meanwhile Wisconsin Republicans are leaning harder into anti-trans rhetoric in 2026. Local government & infrastructure: Menasha unveiled Canal Commons, a $4M mile-long waterfront park/trail partly funded by state taxpayers. Law enforcement tech scrutiny: Milwaukee police released a sample Flock license plate reader audit as concerns grow over misuse and privacy.