Morning Headlines - Friday, Jun. 5, 2026 | Recent News

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day at the end for a little humor to go with your news.

U.S. and World Headlines

Trump's Name Must Come Off The Kennedy Center By June 12

Lawyers for what is currently called the Trump Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are instructing staff to immediately begin switching the name of the facility back to its original title.

The instructions, laid out in a memo sent Thursday by the center's general counsel and obtained by CBS News, are the first official signal the national arts hub is complying with a federal court order to drop President Trump's name and reconsider plans to close for two years of renovations.

Google Commits To Replacing More Water Than Its Data Centers Use By 2030

Google has announced a new set of water stewardship commitments for the communities that host its data centers. Chief among them is a pledge to replenish more water than its data centers consume by 2030, alongside efforts to modernize water infrastructure and to work with local communities and organizations on water stewardship projects.

"Once these projects are fully implemented, they are expected to replenish more than 19 billion gallons of water annually by 2030, more than double our 2024 consumption (enough water to supply the entire city of Los Angeles for more than 40 days)," Google said in a blog post announcing the commitments. The company says it replenished more than 7 billion gallons in 2025, so its 2030 goal would nearly triple that.

Most K-12 Teachers Say Ai's Impact On Education Will Eclipse The Internet Or Computers

The effects of artificial intelligence on learning are still largely unclear. But a new NPR/Ipsos poll of K-12 teachers found that nearly 3-in-4 believe AI has bigger implications for education than past innovations like the internet or computers.

The nationally representative poll surveyed 545 respondents and paints a complex picture of teachers' views on AI: Many are using it to save time and improve their teaching materials, but a majority of teachers are worried AI is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.

Senate Passes $70 Billion In New Funds For ICE, Border Patrol

The U.S. Senate handed President Donald Trump a victory early Friday morning, passing a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement and sending it to the House of Representatives for final consideration.

The Senate voted 52-47 to approve the legislation, with no support from Democrats. One Republican voted against the bill.

EA Sports Releases Trailers For Madden NFL 27, College Football 27

Earlier this week, EA Sports revealed the covers for the video games Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams graces the cover of Madden NFL 27. And College Football 27 features various star players on its covers, as well as Indiana national championship-winning head coach Curt Cignetti as part of the Deluxe Edition cover.

On Thursday night, EA Sports dropped the reveal trailers for each game.

Tyco Agrees To $10 Million Settlement With Wisconsin Over PFAS Contamination

The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state, the governor and attorney general announced on June 4.

The settlement comes as residents, communities, regulators and environmental activists across the country are struggling with how to address contamination from PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”

Rep. Hong Calls Credit Card Debt An 'Honest Financial Mistake' As Capital One Sues For Repayment

State Rep. Francesca Hong is responding to recent published news articles regarding her credit card debt which totals in the thousands.

Reports show she has nearly $30,000 in unpaid credit card debt with Capital One suing her for the unpaid debt. It's unclear if the debt has been resolved.

When Should Judges Step Away From A Case? Wisconsin To Study Changing Rules

When should judges step away from a case because of a conflict of interest?

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is weighing changes to those rules — including a proposal that would urge judges to consider recusing themselves because of campaign contributions.

On Thursday, the state’s highest court voted 5-2 to assign a committee to study the issue further.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced To Almost 8 Years For Illegally Possessing Firearms And Ammunition While On Federal Supervision

Marvin Coates, 39, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 71 months in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. Coates pleaded guilty to this charge on March 18, 2026. Judge Peterson also sentenced Coats to an additional 24 months in federal prison for violating the terms of his supervised release.

On August 28, 2025, Madison police responded to a 911 call where the reporting party said that Coates had threatened an individual and followed that individual home. Police responded to the apartment complex and saw Coates getting into a car. Police stopped Coates and searched the surrounding area. Across the street, police found two firearms, a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun with nine rounds in the magazine and an SCCY 9mm handgun with an extended magazine holding 28 rounds. The firearms were wrapped in a t-shirt sitting on the rear wheel of a parked pickup truck.

Van Orden: Vote Against War Powers For Iran Is Dangerous

Western Wisconsin’s congressman is explaining his vote against the war powers resolution on Capitol Hill.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who is a former Navy SEAL, said he voted against the resolution on Wednesday because it sets a dangerous precedent. “Is Congress now going to set the rules of engagement for the military overseas?” Van Orden asked during an interview on News Talk 1130 WISN.

All of Wisconsin’s other Republican congressmen also voted against the resolution. The state’s two Democrats in Congress voted for it. As did four Republicans on Capitol Hill. Van Orden questioned why they did.

“It’s absolutely absurd. It hamstrings the executive branch. Congress is not designed to run policy, we have oversight on policy,” Van Orden added.