Longest shutdown in history costing economy about $15B each week, analysts say
Now in its 36th day, the shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in early 2019 during President Donald Trump’s first term.
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UPDATE: White House nears deal with Lilly, Novo to slash obesity drug prices for Medicare
The deal is seen as one of the most significant in the administration’s current drug-pricing push, given the potential effect on public health and spending on health care.
UPDATE: Trump administration says it will pay out half of November’s SNAP benefits
SNAP regularly costs the federal government about $9 billion a month. But the federal shutdown, which has lasted more than a month, has affected the program because Congress has not appropriated new funds for it.
Indiana General Assembly to convene for redistricting talks in December
House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Roderic Bray announced Monday that rather than hold a special session, the Indiana Legislature will convene for an early start to its regular session.
Fishers-based company forms $1.4B partnership to produce rare earth magnets
The funding will support the production of advanced rare earth element separation, metallization and magnet manufacturing capabilities in the United States.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will start to see more flight disruptions the longer controllers go without a paycheck.
Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments
Even if a judge rules the benefits cannot be suspended for the first time in SNAP’s 61-year history, many beneficiaries are likely to face delays in getting the debit cards they use to buy groceries reloaded.
New Indiana task force aims to boost state’s role in U.S. drone development
The new “Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance Task Force” will coordinate work across government, universities and private industry.
Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states
The judge made it clear she wants USDA to get the emergency money out the door, not come up with excuses for why it believes it can’t.
Banks, retailers run short on pennies after US Mint stops making them
Not one retailer or bank has called for the penny to stick around, but the abrupt decision to get rid of them came with no guidance from the government.
Federal food benefits, preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
Barring a resolution to the shutdown, the U.S. will have a gaping hole in its safety net, particularly for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Largest federal workers union calls for end to government shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents more than 800,000 federal and D.C. government workers, said in a statement Monday that the shutdown is punishing the very people who keep the country running.
Despite Braun move, Senate leader’s office says ‘votes still aren’t there for redistricting’
The statement repeats the same evaluation last week from Rodric Bray’s office as the White House stepped up its pressure campaign on Indiana lawmakers, particularly Republican senators.
Braun announces date for special session for redistricting vote
The expected move follows months of lobbying by the Trump administration for Indiana to redraw its congressional map.
MAGA lobbying firms booming, facilitating access to Trump and his lieutenants
A firm that once employed President Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Attorney General Pam Bondi has become the highest-paid lobbying shop in Washington.
Social Security increase in line with inflation but trails key expenses
While the cost-of-living increase is in line with overall inflation for the year, it trails categories that are particularly relevant to older adults.
Social Security recipients get cost-of-living boost averaging $56 per month in 2026
The benefits increase for nearly 71 million Social Security recipients will go into effect beginning in January.
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ad
The post late Thursday comes after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he aims to double his country’s exports to countries outside the U.S. because of the threat posed by Trump’s tariffs.
Food banks are popping up at airports in Indy, Detroit and beyond to feed unpaid workers
In Week 4 of the government shutdown, when many federal workers are furloughed or working unpaid hours, Gleaners Food Bank is helping TSA and FAA employees at Indianapolis International Airport fill the gap.
Prime minister says Canada will double its non-US exports as Canadians can’t rely on US
Indiana exports $13.9 billion in goods annually to Canada, with motor vehicle parts, automobiles and trucks each totaling more than $1 billion annually in exports.