Braun says Republican Party on trajectory to win, teases property tax proposal
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is the GOP nominee for Indiana governor, said the issue of high property taxes is probably the one he hears about the most.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files for spot on Indiana’s presidential ballot
The Indiana Election Division confirmed that Kennedy met the filing deadline, but the state office said it hasn’t yet certified signatures submitted by the Kennedy campaign to assure that it met the threshold.
Republicans outraise Democrats in battle for statewide offices
Indiana Republicans continue to outraise their Democratic counterparts when it comes to campaign finance — including races for governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor.
Online vendors already cashing in on Trump assassination attempt
Retailers and conservative supporters have commodified the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at lightning speed, with products from T-shirts to trading cards bearing images of the former president—fist raised and bleeding at his Pennsylvania campaign rally—flooding the internet.
Biden to unveil plan to cap rents as GOP convention begins
The plan is likely to prove controversial among economists, including many Democrats. Experts on both sides of the aisle tend to argue that government limits on rent discourage new development by making it less lucrative.
Trump announces Ohio Sen. JD Vance as vice president pick
The 39-year-old Vance rose to national fame with the 2016 publication of his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” He was elected to the Senate in 2022 and has become one of the staunchest champions of the former president’s “Make America Great Again” agenda.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns about prosecutor
The judge’s order is a mammoth legal victory for Trump as he recovers from a weekend assassination attempt and prepares to accept the Republican nomination in Milwaukee this week.
Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign.
UPDATE: Trump injured in rally shooting; gunman and spectator dead
Former President Donald Trump, appearing at a rally in Pennsylvania, was injured but “fine” after what’s believed to be the first attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.
Wells receives Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general
Destiny Wells will battle Republican incumbent Indiana Attorney Todd Rokita for the top legal officer position in the state after receiving the delegate nomination at Saturday’s state Democratic Party convention.
Goodin confirmed as McCormick’s running mate at Democratic state convention
Also on Saturday, Destiny Wells topped Beth White to become the Democratic candidate for attorney general to challenge incumbent Todd Rokita.
Indiana ethics body approves DCS chief of staff’s move to major contractor
Chief of Staff Aaron Atwell—who has also worked as DCS’ chief financial officer—has been offered a job as the chief financial officer of The Villages, an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit child and family service provider.
City-County Council considers permit system for Airbnbs, VRBOs
The proposal would create a permitting system that imposes a $150 annual registration fee and allows the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services to conduct an inspection of the properties.
Candidates hopeful ahead of state Democrat party convention
Two women will have their eyes on one thing on Saturday–the delegate nomination for Indiana attorney general at the Democratic Party State Convention.
Wells, White vie to for attorney general nod at state Democratic convention
Four others will be seeking a lieutenant governor nomination at Saturday’s event.
Indiana elections chief directs 100-plus federal agencies to halt alleged ‘unauthorized involvement’
President Joe Biden’s spring 2021 order, titled “Promoting access to voting,” mandates federal agencies to “consider ways” to encourage citizen participation in the electoral process.
U.S. Rep. Spartz cited for carrying gun at Washington airport
A TSA spokesperson said officers detected an unloaded .380-caliber firearm in U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz’s carry-on during passenger security screening.
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial
In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.
9 new laws business leaders should know go into effect Monday
An Indiana Chanber of Commerce executive said this year’s legislative session was productive for the day-to-day operations of businesses and for creating a prepared workforce by focusing on improving literacy in elementary school.
A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy
Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that, at age 81, he is too old to serve as president. It sparked a fresh round of calls for the Democrat to step aside.