Deal reached on TikTok ownership, Treasury chief says
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Indiana DCS worker out amid fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Apologies, shaming and a state employee’s departure have come to Indiana following insensitive posts and comments about the murder of conservative influencer Kirk.
Carmel budget proposes cuts in costs, staffing as city adjusts to new property-tax law
The city’s budget proposal includes funding increases for public safety and for parks, but other departments could see reductions.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views
The suspect is believed to have acted alone, and an investigation is ongoing. He was arrested on suspicion of capital murder, weapons and obstruction offenses.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood said Thursday’s ruling means that more than 1.1 million patients can’t use their Medicaid insurance at its health centers.
Judge issues nationwide block on policy that cuts off Head Start for people in US illegally
The change was part of a broader Trump administration effort to exclude people without legal status from accessing social services by making changes to federal eligibility rules.
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.
Trump takes one step back, another forward in his attempt to reshape the Fed
Here are where things stand regarding Trump, the Federal Reserve, and its traditional independence.
Trump’s plan for drug advertising crackdown faces many hurdles
President Donald Trump signed a memo Tuesday that directs the FDA and other agencies to step up enforcement against ubiquitous prescription drug ads on TV, websites and social media.
Republican senators silent after closed-door redistricting caucus
The two-hour meeting followed a Washington D.C. trip last month in which Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and House Speaker Todd Huston met personally with President Donald Trump to discuss redistricting.
Charlie Kirk, persuasive voice in conservative politics, killed at 31
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, leveraged an audience of millions of fervent conservative fans and fierce liberal critics to create a youth-oriented movement on the right, emerging as one of the most prominent voices in the age of Donald Trump.
Supreme Court to quickly consider if Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Tuesday, putting a policy at the center of his economic agenda squarely before the nation’s highest court.
Update: Document reveals ethics concerns before Indiana cabinet secretary resignation
Jennifer-Ruth Green called the allegations “baseless” and attributed the issues to “politically motivated leaks designed to assassinate my character.”
Todd Rokita issues civil subpoena to Exodus Refugee in latest immigration-related inquiry
The attorney general’s demand seeks information about alleged possible interference with federal immigration enforcement activities in Monroe County earlier this year.
Braun appoints new public safety secretary in latest of several leadership changes
In the past week, Braun has also accepted the resignation of his IEDC executive director and appointed a new leader of the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor.
State’s exit from GM site ownership signals new economic development approach
“The governor has been very clear: We’re just not in the land development business, and it’s not a core competency,” Commerce Secretary David Adams told IBJ.
Will federal action on marijuana inspire Indiana?
Trump said Aug. 11 that he plans to decide in the coming weeks whether to support changes to the way marijuana is regulated.
Lingering conflict means angst for startup community
Indianapolis-based Elevate, a nonprofit venture investment firm, has been operating under a cloud since late April when state officials froze its funding.
Report: Americans would save $100B if credit card rates were capped
Trump proposed the cap during the 2024 election, but hasn’t mentioned it since. However, politicians like Sen. Josh Hawley and Sen. Bernie Sanders have introduced similar bills.
Left and right join forces over bill to ban lawmakers from trading stock
Lawmakers who agree on little else gathered to promote a ban that polls well with voters and appears to be finding new momentum after stalling out in previous sessions of Congress.