Braun creates a dozen topical councils to guide administration transition
The councils will primarily focus on fiscal efficiency and improving the economy but also on issues involving public safety, energy and natural resources and health care.
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Republicans win U.S. House, giving Trump, GOP control of Congress
When he returns to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump will be working with a Republican Party that has been completely transformed by his “Make America Great Again” movement and a Supreme Court dominated by conservative justices, including three that he appointed.
Indiana lawmakers get first glimpse at budget requests
Indiana’s State Budget Committee on Tuesday kicked off its first hearing for the upcoming 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. Lawmakers are set to file an initial vision for the $40 billion-plus biennial budget in January.
Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to oversee ‘drastic’ changes to U.S. government
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, will provide recommendations to slash regulations, cut staff and overhaul federal operations.
Attorney general, adult websites clash in age verification lawsuit
Eleven adult content companies and a trade organization say the state of Indiana’s discovery requests in an age verification lawsuit are “invasive” and “harassing”—prompting Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office to dismiss the allegations of overreach as “outlandish.”
Rokita investigating illegal immigrant surge, potential labor trafficking in 3 Indiana cities
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has opened investigations into several nonprofits, government agencies and businesses, with his office alleging that an influx of migrants has created housing and possible labor trafficking issues in Evansville, Seymour and Logansport.
Indiana Democrats look for way forward after disappointing election
Democrats attributed the party’s disappointing performance on Tuesday to a lack of organization within the party infrastructure, a focus on moderate candidates in an increasingly fractured Democratic Party and difficulties overcoming straight-ticket voting.
Voter turnout dropped in Hamilton and Marion counties
Voter turnout was significantly higher in Hamilton County than in Marion County, but was lower in both counties than in 2020.
Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign.
Indiana Republicans reelect legislative leadership following Election Day victories
Preliminary results showed Republicans had earned enough apparent victories to retain at least 67 seats in the 100-member House, and 40 of the 50 seats in the Senate.
Dow sees biggest single-day gain in two years as Wall Street applauds election results
Trump’s victory and the possibility of a Republican sweep of government buoyed investor hopes that his reelection could usher in an era of loosened government regulation and lower taxes, analysts said.
Election analysis: Telling stats behind Trump’s dominant victory
There is no escaping the fact that former President Donald Trump just experienced a remarkable victory. To put it in context, here are some striking statistics—and what they tell us.
Democrats file complaint over delayed openings at Hamilton County polling sites
The complaint asks the Hamilton County Election Board to conduct an inquiry into a technological malfunction that caused the delays, determine its impact and decide how it can be prevented in the future.
Until Trump, only one president returned to power after losing reelection
Grover Cleveland was elected to his second term in office in 1892, but only after losing to Benjamin Harrison of Indiana in 1888.
Gov.-elect Mike Braun lays out transition team, priorities after election win
Braun’s transition team largely consists of former members of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ administration and board members of the nonprofit Hoosiers for Opportunity, Prosperity & Enterprise, or HOPE.
Trump victory ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to record high
Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% in early trading, climbing above $75,000 and smashing its previous record, set in March. Other cryptocurrencies also soared.
Trump wins White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
With a victory in Wisconsin declared early Wednesday morning, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. He has vowed to pursue an agenda centered on dramatically reshaping the federal government.
Trump closes in on victory after winning Pennsylvania
Donald Trump won Pennsylvania early Wednesday, putting him just four electoral votes shy of defeating Kamala Harris to win the White House.
Republicans maintain stronghold on Indiana’s congressional seats
Republicans maintained their dominant hold on Indiana U.S. congressional seats Tuesday, winning seven of the nine races.
Republicans take U.S. Senate majority for first time in four years
Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate late Tuesday after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years.