Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

United States United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19704.0Global Dominance: 0.05%

Derrick Van Orden is a Republican Congressman from Wisconsin, serving the 3rd congressional district since 2021. A former Navy SEAL, Van Orden has a strong interest in veteran affairs and agricultural issues. He has been vocal about concerns regarding the impact of government efficiency initiatives on veterans and farmers, advocating for the protection of benefits earned by service members and ensuring that their needs are met in discussions about fiscal reforms.

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Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden posted on X in response to questions about Walz’s recollection of his military service.

Tim Walz rips Trump over Reflecting Pool project, conservatives fire back
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-22
4.0

In 2025, Marling has backed candidates such as Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisc.

Dan Crenshaw claims Cruz, Tucker Carlson target him in Texas GOP primary
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-03
5.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden was among those pushing the House to reject any bills from the Senate until the SAVE America Act was taken up.

House rebels urge Johnson to confront Senate over election security bill
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-02
6.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden argued that Americans would react strongly against criminal illegal aliens if they knew the devastation caused.

CNN blasted for skipping Angel Families ceremony coverage at White House
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-24
6.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden co-sponsored a bill to assist homeless veterans and shared his experience with food stamps.

Tiffany warns Wisconsin could face Minnesota-style welfare scandal
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-05
7.0

Derrick Van Orden, a Wisconsin Republican, rode his motorcycle nearly 1,000 miles across the country to cast his vote in the House before it was sent to the president's desk.

Trump signs spending bill to end longest shutdown in US history
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
7.0

Derrick Van Orden chose to drive his Harley-Davidson motorcycle to Congress to avoid waiting at the airport due to flight cancellations caused by the government shutdown.

美議員鐵騎穿州過省趕華府投票  (00:40) - 20251113 - 國際 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-11-12
7.0

Congressman Derrick Van Orden said he was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle from Wisconsin.

US House set for crunch vote on ending historic funding deadlock
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12
6.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden is riding his Harley-Davidson motorbike all the way to DC despite frigid temperatures.

Government shutdown: House returns to vote on bill to reopen
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-12
6.0

Derrick Van Orden is a Republican Representative from Wisconsin who stated he was making a long drive to the Capitol on his motorcycle.

U.S. House returns to Washington for vote to end longest shutdown in history
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-11
6.0

Derrick Van Orden is a Republican congressman from Wisconsin who criticized the financial aid to Argentina.

el rescate a Argentina no debe costarle plata a los estadounidenses
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-10-25
3.0

GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden criticized Democrats for playing politics with military pay.

GOP leaders steadfast in shutdown stance despite rising pressure inside party
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-11
5.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden's district was where Mark Pocan hosted a town hall discussing the Epstein files.

Epstein files controversy consuming Capitol Hill has fueled less fire at first lawmaker town halls of summer recess
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-02
5.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden is criticized for being 'missing in action' and refusing to hold town halls of his own.

GOP lawmaker faces raucous crowd in Wisconsin, critical questions over tariffs and immigration policy
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-01
3.0

Derrick Van Orden has shifted his support to align with Donald Trump's decision on new arms shipments.

Ρεπουμπλικανοί στο Κογκρέσο: Τώρα (λένε ότι) στηρίζουν την Ουκρανία όπως ο Τραμπ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-07-16
7.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital that it is incumbent upon Trump to ensure Senate understanding of the bill.

GOP lawmakers urge Trump to flex muscle as Senate stalls on 'signature' bill
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-27
5.0

GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, told CNN that if the United States House of Representatives cannot protect his family, he will.

‘We’re not safe’: US lawmakers demand more be done after political violence in Minnesota
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-17
8.0

Wisconsin Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden said that is a non-starter for him.

House Republicans wrestle with how to make $1.5 trillion in cuts
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-03
5.0

Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden is advocating for a partial claims program at the VA to assist veterans in financial hardship.

Housing advocates ‘very worried’ veterans could face foreclosure as VA mortgage rescue program phases out
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-30
6.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden responded to Rubio's announcement, tweeting, 'Excellent.'

Sec. of State Rubio announces closure of State Department effort
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-17
8.0

Several stops on Sanders’ tour have targeted Republican incumbents, including in Altoona, Wisconsin, meant to put pressure on Derrick Van Orden.

Bernie Sanders’ message of resistance finds fresh life as Democratic Party searches for direction
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-09
5.0

Derrick Van Orden is a Republican congressman who may face redistricting challenges if Crawford wins.

AG files last-minute appeal to block Musk from gifting $2 million to voters in high-stakes WI court race
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-03-30
5.0

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Ohio, criticized jurists acting in an unconstitutional manner.

GOP vows to stop lone activist judges from halting Trump agenda
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-03-30
4.0

Joining Luttrell in co-sponsoring the legislation are Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Don Davis, D-N.C., David Valadao, R-Calif., Greg Murphy, R-N.C., Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, John Rutherford, R-Fla., Jen Kiggins, R-Fla., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Jason Crow, R-Colo.

Bipartisan bill would give eligible veterans free service dog
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-03-29
9.0