1. Breaking News today in the race for Wisconsin governor. A big name in the Milwaukee business world and a man with experience in the Governor's cabinet is seriously considering a run in 2026. Greater Milwaukee Committee President Joel Brennan is interested in the state's top spot. Brennan served as current Governor Tony Evers' top aide, before taking over at the GMC in 2021. He was also President and CEO of Discovery World in downtown Milwaukee for nearly 12 years. Brennan expects to make a final decision in the coming weeks. An additional high-profile Democratic candidate could re-shape the primary dynamics. Brennan would join a crowded field including Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Lt. Governor Sarah Rodriquez. Governor Tony Evers is not running for re-election.
2. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced $10,000 bonuses for Transportation Security Administration agents who continued to work during the government shutdown. President Donald Trump recommended a similar bonus payout for air traffic controllers who essentially had perfect attendance, never "calling out sick" during the shutdown.
3. Meet America's Most Trusted Companies. Forbes is out with the list today! The magazine examined the two-thousand companies based here in the U.S., that have more than one-thousand employees. Topping the list of most trusted companies: Nvidia. Delta Airlines ranks number 10 among most trusted companies. Southwest, the largest carrier out of Mitchell International Airport here in Milwaukee, wasn't far behind. Southwest comes in at number 13.