Trump’s newest tariffs could face legal challenge, though time is short
Opposition to the new import taxes erupted even before they took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Indiana hemp drug ban, early voting restrictions, tort reform die at House deadline
Several bills met their end Monday after Indiana House lawmakers declined to call them down ahead of a second reading deadline.
Indianapolis attorney’s small firm helps clients start over
Initially dubbed Indiana’s “expungement queen” by a mentor and now peers, Stephanie Renner runs a small practice in Indianapolis that focuses on several areas: criminal, divorce, prenuptial.
Indiana House pushes bills limiting lawsuits, shrinking number of public boards to Senate
The tort bill’s author, Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne, said House Bill 1417 is a “very watered-down version” of the legislation he originally filed.
Loss of best friend spurs Indiana native to lobby Congress for improvements
The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act was first introduced at the end of the 2024 congressional session with the intent of spreading the word about the issue in preparation for the current session.
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen states warned of “catastrophic operational disruptions” if the Trump administration does not reimburse them.
Trump says he’s owed a ‘lot of money’ over federal probes. Here’s how the government could pay him
The Republican president’s comments in the Oval Office on Tuesday have put a spotlight on a law through which people can seek damages if they believe they were wronged by the federal government.
Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are ‘prejudicial’ and should be removed
The posts, which came from the Department of Homeland Security’s X account as well as the account for one of its spokespeople, referred to the May 9 visit by McIver and other members of Congress as “a reckless stunt by sanctuary politicians.”
House Republicans seek testimony from ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The move is part of an escalating effort among Republicans to pursue the perceived enemies of President Donald Trump.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump’s use of war powers against cartels
Senate Republicans voted down legislation Wednesday that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels.
Is mid-decade redistricting legal? Indiana Democrats prepare court challenge
Legal arguments raised 30 years ago—including that the state constitution could be interpreted as forbidding maps to be redrawn more than once a decade—may offer a roadmap for Democrats and other opponents.
Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump
Several faculty and university senates have approved resolutions asking their leaders to sign a NATO-like agreement to pool resources in case President Donald Trump’s administration targets one of its members.
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.
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.
Rokita weighs in on federal education moves, Indiana immigration bill
The Indiana attorney general said that the important funding streams that help Indiana’s low-income and special needs students will still exist and be handled by other agencies.
Senate advances property tax relief over bipartisan opposition
Gov. Mike Braun says the amended proposal has a long way to go before it gets his signature.
Trump’s first orders could include border, oil drilling, DEI policies
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign “dozens and dozens” of orders that will launch some 200 executive actions after being sworn in Monday.
TikTok restores service based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
Judge blocks ‘right of first refusal’ law on electric transmission projects as MISO readies to OK bids
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt ruled that an act signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2023 that gives local utilities the right of first refusal on electric transmission projects discriminates against interstate commerce.