Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site event was titled, “Off the Record: The Press and the Presidency.”
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Fishers-based Pierce Aerospace wins contract for NASA project
Fishers-based Pierce Aerospace has been selected to support a California-based NASA research project focused on next-generation air-traffic management systems.
Judge rules DOGE’s cuts to humanities grants were unconstitutional
The decision comes after more than a year of litigation over the grant cuts, which revealed new information about DOGE’s inner workings and influence over key decisions.
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court
At issue are temporary 10% worldwide tariffs the Trump administration imposed after the Supreme Court struck down even broader double-digit tariffs.
Indiana incumbents fend off primary election challengers in congressional races
Among the state’s sitting congressional delegation — which currently includes seven Republicans and two Democrats — six incumbents overcame challengers, while three other representatives faced no primary competition at all.
Election updates: Shreve outlasts opponent in 6th District | Baird wins 4th District primary | Ford, Spartz win in 5th
Check here for primary election updates throughout the evening.
Trump’s drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over 10 years, White House economists say
The potential savings estimated would be substantial as Americans spent $467 billion on prescription drugs in 2024, according to the most recent government data available.
Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses, hope to reach deal with Trump administration
More than 1,500 property owners who filed a federal lawsuit are hoping to recoup as much as $1.5 billion — a fraction of what the industry lost.
2026 Innovation Issue: Braun, Trump sweep DEI out of government
In a letter to Hoosiers, Braun said the state was “replacing the divisive DEI ideology with a level playing field of MEI: Merit, Excellence, and Innovation.”
2026 Innovation Issue: Indiana was a top recipient of federal program’s funding
Although SK Hynix is the only Indiana manufacturing project to receive grant funding, the state still ranks eighth nationally for money allocated to semiconductor projects.
Battery-maker EnPower sees big opportunities ahead
The company has developed a type of high-performance battery for specialty uses, including drones.
2026 Innovation Issue: EV slowdown forces Indiana battery plants to pivot
Mayor Tyler Moore said the project is progressing more slowly than initially expected, but Samsung’s involvement has allowed the first battery plant to pivot production to other applications and industries that rely on lithium-ion batteries.
US Sen. Jim Banks taking unusually active role in attacking anti-redistricting lawmakers
Two Banks-affiliated groups are funding much of the TV campaign in support of President Trump-endorsed Republican primary challengers.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
The bipartisan legislation, which funds much of the Department of Homeland Security but not its immigration enforcement operations, ends the longest agency shutdown in history.
USDA to move SNAP administrative office and staff to Indianapolis
The move is part of a larger effort to shift Department of Agriculture services out of Washington, D.C. and spread them across the country.
GM expects $500M tariff refund from levies the Supreme Court struck down
GM anticipates paying $2.5 billion to $3.5 billion in tariff costs for 2026, down from an original estimate of $3 billion to $4 billion.
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace tariffs rejected by Supreme Court
President Trump’s newest tariff push is sure to face more challenges in court but is likely to prove sturdier than the one the Supreme Court tossed out.
Accused gunman at D.C. dinner was likely targeting Trump, top official says
The acting attorney general said suspect apparently traveled by train from California and checked into the hotel where the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was held.
Trump uninjured after suspect with multiple weapons tackled at correspondents’ dinner
Trump said that a “shooter has been apprehended” in a post to Truth Social about 30 minutes following a security incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last weekend directing the FDA and other federal agencies to speed research and loosen restrictions on psychedelics, a class of hallucinogenic drugs that remain illegal under federal law.