The race for a state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin could offer some clues about the upcoming 2026 election cycle — and, about Elon Musk's power in politics.
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President Trump touted his efforts to remake the government, including calling on federal workers to return to the office. He also defended his attempt to pause and review federal grants and loans.