Jury finds Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
The jury returned the verdict after deliberating for six hours. The judge faces up to five years in prison when she’s sentenced.
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Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on the social platform X that, at Trump’s direction, she is ordering the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to pause the program.
Some Indiana lawmakers ponder taking up the marijuana debate after Trump’s reclassification order
Indiana lawmakers could feel more pressure to legalize or regulate marijuana in some form now that the president has signed an order to reclassify it as a less dangerous drug.
Federal judge nominee from Indiana faced questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee
Justin Olson, a Kroger Gardis & Regas LLP attorney, was among four federal judge candidates nominated by President Donald Trump who were quizzed this week by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Indiana ethics panel approves Jennifer-Ruth Green settlement; possible criminal charges pending
Officials confirmed during Thursday’s meeting that the Indiana Office of Inspector General has already referred the matter for criminal review, and that process remains ongoing.
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
Reclassification by the Drug Enforcement Administration would not make it legal for recreational use by adults nationwide, but it could change how the drug is regulated and reduce a hefty tax burden on the cannabis industry.
Split Indiana Supreme Court vacates conviction related to fatal drug overdose
In a 3–2 decision issued Wednesday, the court held that the Delaware Circuit Court improperly admitted an out-of-court statement from a drug dealer who did not testify at trial.
State’s high court blocks revival of Olympian’s lawsuit against USA Track & Field
Heptathlete Taliyah Brooks originally filed the lawsuit after she collapsed from heat-related injuries at the 2021 U.S. Olympic trials, where track surface temperatures exceeded 140 degrees.
Indiana Real Estate Commission revokes Avon agent’s license over fraud claims
During a commission hearing Wednesday, witnesses said Jeremy Tucker defrauded them out of millions of dollars through unpaid loans or forged documents.
Republican senators file bill to restore alumni-elected positions to IU’s board of trustees
Senate Bill 110 would revert the board’s makeup to what it looked like before the 2025 legislative session, with five governor-appointed members, three alumni-elected members and one student representative.
M&A activity gaining steam heading into 2026, Indiana attorneys say
Some attorneys and other market observers expect 2026 will shape up to be a strong year for mergers and acquisitions, based on recent upward trends driven by private equity activity and lower interest rates.
The Closer: A Q&A with Dentons’ Bill Kaiser
As 2025 winds down, Kaiser said he’s expecting more movement in the merger & acquisition market as more money flows to make deals possible.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureau’s No. 2 official
The departure would be among the highest-profile resignations of the Trump administration, coming as the firing of career agents has contributed to upheaval at the FBI.
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump’s immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
Of the 100 people initially charged with felony assaults on federal agents, 55 saw their charges reduced to misdemeanors or dismissed outright.
Misconduct complaint against Rokita dismissed, but senator seeks to revive it
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s lawyers argued that Sen. Liz Brown’s grievance was “meritless on its face” and was filed in retaliation for statements protected under First Amendment free speech rights.
Gov. Mike Braun says no loss of federal funding has materialized over redistricting fallout—at least so far
In an interview Tuesday, Braun talked about the possible ramification’s of Indiana’s redistricting decision, how he plans to work with lawmakers moving forward and other priorities ahead of the remainder of the legislative session.
Woman files tort claim over forcible removal from Indy council meeting
Lauren Roberts was removed from the meeting by Marion County Sheriff deputies on orders from City-County Council President Vop Osili.
Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal announces 2026 run for Indiana Senate
District 31 is currently represented by Republican Kyle Walker, who announced earlier this month that he will not seek reelection next year.
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump
The private deposition before the House Judiciary Committee gives Smith his first chance to face questions, albeit behind closed doors, about a pair of investigations into Trump that resulted in since-abandoned criminal charges between the Republican president’s first and second terms in office.
Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
The move comes after House Republican leaders pushed ahead with a GOP health care bill that does not address the soaring monthly premiums that millions of people would soon face without the extension.