Three Indiana U.S. Senate candidates agree to two televised debates
The two debates will be broadcast statewide with live streaming and will also be available nationwide via C-SPAN.
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Trump administration takes another swipe at ‘Obamacare’
The Trump administration is freezing payments under an "Obamacare" program that protects insurers with sicker patients from financial losses, a move expected to add to premium increases next year.
U.S.-China trade war elevates risks to global economy
The opening shots were fired when the Trump administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on $34 billion of imports from China, and Beijing promptly retaliated with duties on an equal amount of American products.
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt resigns amid crush of scandals
A former coal lobbyist, Andrew Wheeler, will take over the agency as acting administrator on Monday, Trump said, Unlike Pruitt, Wheeler has a low-key approach, cultivated during decades of working in Washington.
Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick, with three judges topping list
President Donald Trump's top contenders for the vacancy include federal appeals judge Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana. The president plans to announce his selection Monday night.
Property owners along Nickel Plate Line in three counties seek compensation
At least two law firms are pursuing suits against the federal government on behalf of landowners as Hamilton County leaders make plans to convert a portion of the line into a pedestrian trail.
Mexico’s victor reaches out to Trump, seeks NAFTA deal
The morning after his crushing election victory, Mexico President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he supports reaching a deal on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Canada.
IBJ PODCAST: VP Mike Pence’s ‘Path to Power’
Host Mason King interviews Andrea Neal about her soon-to-publish book, “Pence: The Path to Power,” which examines how Indiana native Mike Pence rose from a skilled debater in high school to the vice president of the United States.
How sky-high deductibles have hurt consumers and America’s health insurance system
Many families are hard-pressed to meet soaring deductibles and have put off routine care or skipped medication to save money. The resulting health problems can be enormously costly for the medical system.
Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban, rejects discrimination claim
Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, said presidents have substantial power to regulate immigration. He also rejected the challengers' claim of anti-Muslim bias.
Nations hitting back against U.S. tariffs in trade fight
The European Union is set Friday to slap tariffs on $3.4 billion in American products. India and Turkey have already targeted products ranging from rice to autos to sunscreen. And a showdown with China still looms.
Premiums could edge up an average of 5 percent for Indiana’s Obamacare plans
The Indiana Department of Insurance said it expects all 92 counties to be covered by the plans next year. The state has until Sept. 25 to approve them.
Holcomb, other lawmakers criticize Trump’s tariff policy
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb discussed trade with Vice President Mike Pence during a trip to Washington, D.C. He voiced concern that trade tariffs could economically hurt Indiana.
Trump administration rolls out new health insurance option
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled a health insurance option for small businesses and self-employed people that could lead to lower premiums but may a offer fewer benefits than current plans.
Upping ante, Trump threatens new tariffs on Chinese imports
resident Donald Trump directed the U.S. Trade Representative to prepare new tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports on Monday as the two nations moved closer to a potential trade war.
Possible trade war looms as Trump slaps tariffs on Chinese imports
In announcing the tariffs, President Donald Trump said he was fulfilling a campaign pledge to crack down on what he contends are China’s unfair trade practices and its efforts to undermine U.S. technology and intellectual property.
Trump approves plan to impose tough China tariffs
President Donald Trump met Thursday with several Cabinet members and trade advisers and was expected to impose tariffs on at least $35 billion to $40 billion of Chinese imports as early as Friday.
Retailers fume over tax-law typo that makes renovations pricier
The industry, led by Target Corp., Best Buy Co. and KFC-owner Yum! Brands Inc., is pushing for a solution a last-minute drafting error that doubles the tax costs for badly-needed store renovations.
Worker protections seen at risk in Trump health care shift
The Trump administration's latest move against "Obamacare" could jeopardize legal protections on pre-existing medical conditions for millions of people with employer coverage, particularly workers in small businesses, say law and insurance experts.
Indiana fraudsters sentenced for stealing, reselling $1.2M in merchandise from Amazon
In the scheme, a husband and wife would assume false identities and scam consumer electronics from Amazon, prosecutors said. They would sell the goods to an associate, often in parking lots in Indianapolis.