Trump talks directly with Indiana Senate Republicans in redistricting bid
The call comes a week after Vice President JD Vance made his second trip to Indianapolis to discuss redistricting with Republicans in the House and Senate.
Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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