Gov. Mike Braun praises new public safety laws
One measure increases the penalties for crimes involving fentanyl and says a court must consider requiring a person charged with domestic violence to wear a monitoring device as a condition of bail.
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Trump advisers downplay court ruling, cite other tariff options
Analysts said the implications of the court ruling may be limited for the trade talks the Trump administration is engaged with, given the other tariff options available.
Indiana libraries, museums reeling from federal, state funding cuts
A loss of federal funding for museums and libraries—such as a $3.5 million annual grant typically awarded to the Indiana State Library—is having a ripple effect for institutions across the state.
Trump administration moves to upend $37B affirmative action program
The program, which is funded by the U.S. government but administered by states, earmarks at least 10 percent of the federal funding for transportation infrastructure to women- and minority-owned contracting firms.
What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
The court’s decision blocks the tariffs Trump slapped last month on almost all U.S. trading partners and levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
The administration swiftly filed notice of appeal—and the Supreme Court will almost certainly be called upon to lend a final answer.
State’s high court to hear arguments over Monroe County recycling facility, bushy landscaping
Oral arguments will be heard June 5 in the Indiana Supreme Court room in the Statehouse.
Fort Wayne man gets prison sentence for fentanyl distribution
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced Melvin Green, 35, to 60 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indiana’s Northern District.
US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, officials say
Combining Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel would create the world’s 3rd largest steel producer. Both companies have a significant presence in Indiana.
Micah Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy Zionsville town hall
The night featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience. Loud boos and noes were repeatedly lobbed.
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
The move continues a pattern of Trump pardoning high-profile friends, supporters, donors and former staffers.
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
A U.S. official said Tuesday the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews.
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy League school, which has pushed back on the administraton’s demands for changes to several of its policies.
NPR sues Trump over executive order targeting funding
The plaintiffs claim that President Donald Trump exceeded his executive authority and denied them due process rights under the Fifth Amendment, while violating their First Amendment rights in three ways.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in state’s lawsuits against TikTok
Oral arguments are set for June 4 in a case involving the state’s two civil lawsuits against TikTok, including allegations that the social media company violated Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
Federal courts hosting training for pro bono representation of abuse victims
The program will be offered at 1 p.m. June 24. It is part of the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent, or POWER, Act, which focuses on promoting pro bono legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
IURC Chairman Jim Huston announces plans to retire in early 2026
Although Huston’s second term officially ended April 1, he has remained in the role temporarily — and will continue to do so until a successor is appointed.
Millions of Americans hit with bad credit after missed student loan payments
Millions of Americans are suddenly facing dramatically lower credit scores from delinquent student loans, making it tougher for them to secure housing, insurance, car loans and even employment at a vulnerable time for the U.S. economy.
Some of Trump’s loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
In the Senate, which must approve a president’s nominees for U.S. attorney, at least two Democrats are prepared to invoke a decades-old custom that affords home-state senators veto power.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard
In its lawsuit, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.”