State leaders downplay concerns of possible federal Medicaid cuts
Health policy nonprofit KFF estimates Indiana could miss out on billions of dollars in funding if the federal government enacts a per-capita cap to reduce spending on Medicaid.
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IRS drafting plan to cut up to half of its 90,000-person workforce, sources say
The layoffs are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce through billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump official floats new approach for measuring GDP, as economy shows signs of slowing
The Trump administration’s proposed shake-up comes when economists already have broader concerns about the quality of economic data.
US Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to IU’s bias-reporting system
The students say Indiana University’s bias-response team stifles speech on campus by allowing anonymous reports about things that appear prejudiced or demeaning.
Report: Honda moving Civic production from Mexico to Indiana as Trump tariffs loom
The next-generation Civic hybrid was set to be produced in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 2027, according to Reuters, but will now be based in Indiana beginning in 2028.
Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch.
President Donald Trump, too, made his position on Medicaid clear: “We’re not going to touch it.”
Education Department softens controversial guidance on race and schools
A new question-and-answer document, posted online late Friday, clearly states that by law the federal government cannot dictate curriculum.
Some businesses fear for future of federal program in wake of partial blockage
A federal court last fall temporarily blocked a program meant to prevent discrimination in government-funded transportation contracts from applying to two southern Indiana contractors.
Mass firings hit National Weather Service and NOAA offices
The latest mass terminations follow the removal of thousands of probationary employees across the government as the new administration moves swiftly to shrink the federal workforce.
Where do federal funding cuts leave Indiana?
The state of Indiana receives more than $20 billion from the federal government annually, or 44% of its budget, and is the third-most reliant state on federal dollars.
Trump sees ‘a thirst’ for his ‘gold card’ visa idea with $5M potential path to U.S. citizenship
During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, President Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the program could be used to help pay off the country’s debt.
Federal board halts firings of six probationary employees amid Trump cuts
The move could have wider implications for the thousands of probationary employees fired in recent weeks as the Elon Musk-led U.S. DOGE Service sweeps through federal agencies.
Judge extends block on Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal funding
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction requested by groups representing thousands of nonprofits and small businesses.
House GOP pushes ‘big’ budget resolution to passage
With a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage Tuesday, a step toward delivering his “big, beautiful bill” with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful says it won’t get $400K grant due to federal spending cuts
The Trump administration’s overhaul of federal spending has put at least one local green program on the chopping block, while several others remain in limbo.
Trump administration tells agencies they can ignore Musk order on email reply
On Monday afternoon, many federal agencies began issuing guidance that their employees did not need to reply to Elon Musk’s email—and asserting that no one would be considered as having resigned, despite what Musk said.
UPDATE: Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms
Elon Musk’s unusual demand has faced resistance from several key U.S. agencies led by the president’s loyalists, including the FBI, State Department, Homeland Security and the Pentagon
HUD cuts expected to worsen America’s housing crisis, staffers say
HUD’s entire workforce is projected to drop by about half—from about 8,300 employees to just over 4,000—with deep cuts in field offices nationwide.
Buffett offers Trump advice while celebrating Berkshire Hathaway’s success
After his firm paid $26.8 billion in taxes last year, Warren Buffett told the president to “spend it wisely,” adding, “Take care of the many who, for no fault of their own, get the short straws in life.”
Judge orders ban on DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury data
U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas said there’s a public interest in protecting the security of personal information and banking information for Americans.