Lasting Statehouse fallout from Indiana redistricting debate?
President Donald Trump’s failed push for an Indiana congressional redistricting exposed divisions among Republicans who dominate the state Legislature and with Gov. Mike Braun.
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US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Along with the unpredictable tariffs, stubborn inflation and weak hiring have shaken consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.
Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities
Federal prosecutors were set to start presenting their case Monday against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities.
Courier caught with 45 pounds of meth at Indy airport gets nearly 11 years in federal prison
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt issued Alexander Pineda-Penaloza’s sentence, which also includes four years of supervised release.
Braun warns of ‘political consequences’ for Republicans who voted against redistricting push
Gov. Mike Braun vowed to work with President Trump—who for months has pushed for more winnable seats for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms—to encourage primary challengers to those “no” voters.
Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
President Donald Trump’s administration said in April it was “ending” the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which helped communities improve resilience against the increasing threats of climate change.
Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees
The decision mostly upheld a civil contempt ruling against Apple for brazenly defying an order designed to open its iPhone app store to other payment systems besides its own.
Indiana Senate rejects mid-cycle redistricting bill
After a monthslong back-and-forth involving Indiana legislative leaders, the Governor’s Office and the White House, the state Senate on Thursday voted 31-19 to reject a mid-cycle redistricting push
Indiana couple accused of insider trading on $3.7B acquisition
Fan “Jocelyn” Yang, 39, and her husband, Jing Tian, 37, have each been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. The indictment was unsealed Tuesday, and the case is being handled in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia.
Four Indy men sentenced to combined 19 years in prison for illegal firearm possession
U.S. District Court Judges Jane Magnus-Stinson, Tanya Pratt and James Hanlon imposed sentences on Christopher Martin, 33, Desmond Hess, 33, Andrew Pernell, 44, and Jessie Stephens, 24, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The men were prosecuted in separate, independent cases.
Anderson attorney suspended from practicing law following OWI conviction
An Anderson attorney has been suspended from the practice of law after being found guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a level 6 felony, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention on Thursday while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward.
Lawmakers move to phase out health-specific retirement benefit
A retirement benefit specific to medical costs — introduced almost two decades ago to slim down the state’s payroll — may be on its way out.
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death.
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US
President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy split more than 5,000 children from their families at the Mexico border during his first term.
Trump’s ‘gold card’ program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1M per person
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale.
Indianapolis lawmakers weigh hand for casino push as session starts
No legislation seeking to put a casino in Indianapolis has been introduced this session so far, but Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, said he will carry a bill to that effect.
Former HR employee sues company, supervisor for retaliation over raising alleged wage violations
The lawsuit filed in Marion Superior Court alleges employees entitled to differentials of $1.50 or $3.50 per hour were not paid those amounts.
Dozens of would-be U.S. citizens turned away from Indianapolis naturalization ceremony
The action followed a Dec. 2 policy memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services barring some pending naturalization cases for applicants from certain countries suspended earlier this year by President Donald Trump.
Immigration crackdown bill continues Indiana Republican split
A key state senator and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita are facing off again over what steps the state should take in cracking down on illegal immigration.