Duty-free no more: Parcels worth less than $800 no longer qualify for tariff exemption
The national postal services of more than 30 countries have temporarily suspended sending some or most U.S.-bound packages.
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Trump floats an unusual Republican National Convention before the midterms
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that the Republican Party host a national convention before next year’s midterm elections, an unusual move that Democrats are also considering.
Federal Reserve official sues Trump over attempt to fire her
The case could become a turning point for the 112-year old Federal Reserve, which was designed by Congress to be insulated from day-to-day political influence.
Mexico suspending postal shipments to United States over latest tariff confusion
With the announcement, Mexico joins several European and other countries, including Australia and Japan, in suspending the shipments to the U.S. amid confusion over new import duties.
Will Trump’s interest in reclassifying marijuana push Indiana toward legalization?
Some advocates say state lawmakers would be more likely to approve marijuana for medical use if it is federally reclassified as a less dangerous Schedule III drug.
CDC director ousted weeks into job
Susan Monarez isn’t “aligned with” President Donald Trump’s agenda and refused to resign as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so the White House terminated her, spokesman Kush Desai said Wednesday night.
Trump’s 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect
The Indian government estimates the tariffs will impact $48.2 billion worth of exports.
Indiana Republicans go to Washington to discuss redistricting and more with Trump officials
As dozens of GOP legislators talked with Trump officials about a variety of topics, Democrat lawmakers called out their colleagues and Hoosiers gathered to protest the maneuver.
Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control
President Trump said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform that he is removing Cook effective immediately because of allegations that she committed mortgage fraud.
Senator warns of ‘Power 2’ owning college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes law
Sen. Maria Cantwell warned of a two-tier college sports system with haves and have-nots if a proposed bill to regulate the industry passes without changes.
European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs
The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing multiple international postal services to pause shipping as they await more clarity on the rule.
Amid partisan redistricting push, centrist Indiana PAC tweaks mission
ReCenter Indiana plans to turn away from its work as a political action committee in favor of conducting polling, voter education and connecting civic advocacy organizations.
10 House Democrats ask NCAA about plans to protect female athletes
The lawmakers asked how college sports’ major governing body plans to protect the interests of female athletes as the largest portion of NIL and revenue-sharing payments continue to be directed to male athletes.
State task force wants to know: How many boards is too many?
An interim legislative task force wrestled with the state’s hundreds of boards and commissions Tuesday, struggling to learn more about their finances and meeting schedules.
Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in Indiana medical debt hearing
Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing health care providers to collect what’s owed.
Trump administration vying to own 10% stake in Intel after SoftBank’s $2B bet
The unusual deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers.
Foundations step in to offer $37M lifeline to public media
President Donald Trump’s rescissions bill eliminated $1.1 billion in federal funding from PBS and NPR stations over the next two years.
Indiana’s House GOP congressional contingent lines up behind redistricting effort
Indiana’s entire House GOP congressional delegation pledged support Monday for President Donald Trump’s plan to craft new federal district maps in an attempt to pick up one to two additional Republican seats in 2026.
MSNBC to change name as part of corporate divorce from NBC
The name change was ordered by NBC Universal, which last November spun off cable networks USA, CNBC, MSNBC, E! Entertainment, Oxygen and the Golf Channel into its own company, called Versant.
Reflections on daylight saving time: 20 years after lawmakers passed controversial law
The vote was so contentious that former House Speaker Brian Bosma left the voting machine open for hours, whipping up the votes needed to advance the priority bill for then-Gov. Mitch Daniels.