Trump advisers downplay court ruling, cite other tariff options
Analysts said the implications of the court ruling may be limited for the trade talks the Trump administration is engaged with, given the other tariff options available.
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Trump administration moves to upend $37B affirmative action program
The program, which is funded by the U.S. government but administered by states, earmarks at least 10 percent of the federal funding for transportation infrastructure to women- and minority-owned contracting firms.
What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
The court’s decision blocks the tariffs Trump slapped last month on almost all U.S. trading partners and levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
Musk’s role working for Trump was always intended to be temporary, and he had recently signaled that he would be shifting his attention back to running his businesses.
Secretary of State Rubio says United States will begin revoking visas of Chinese students
China is the second-largest country of origin for international students in the United States, behind only India.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
The administration swiftly filed notice of appeal—and the Supreme Court will almost certainly be called upon to lend a final answer.
Micah Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy Zionsville town hall
About 100 Hoosiers attended the event, which featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience.
Indiana farmers celebrate legislative wins, but key transition tax credit falls short
Property tax tweaks and a new online portal were among this year’s legislative victories for Hoosier farmers.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple as his trade war intensifies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the goal is to have Apple bring more of its computer chip supply chain into the U.S.
Q&A: Josh Lowry, a former wrestler and attorney, begins political fight
The new chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party has a hefty challenge in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis, which have historically been dominated by Republicans.
NY celebs like Timothee Chalamet vs Indy celebrities like … County Treasurer Barb Lawrence?
IBJ talked with Lawrence about her 15 minutes of fame after her mention in a comedy bit on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire independent regulators for now
Since returning to the White House, Trump has fired government watchdogs, members of the boards of independent agencies and rank-and-file federal workers, drawing multiple legal challenges.
House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill after all-night session
Central to the package is the GOP’s commitment to extending some $4.5 trillion in tax breaks, as well as spending cuts and work requirements for Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
Bitcoin hits new price highs as crypto industry scores wins
Bitcoin’s price increase comes after the crypto industry scored a major win with the U.S. Senate advancing legislation that creates a federal framework to regulate the stablecoins.
Senate advances legislation to regulate stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency
The bill would aim to create a federal framework to regulate the stablecoin industry, which is currently governed by a patchwork of existing federal and state laws.
Trump’s big bill advances in rare Sunday vote as House conservatives negotiate changes
Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee as deficit hawks who had blocked the measure two days earlier allowed it to move forward.
Biden diagnosed with ‘more aggressive’ form of prostate cancer
Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found.
Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in stunning setback
Hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among other changes, before they will give their support.
Funding for workforce training, manufacturing readiness and flight incentives in limbo after state budget cuts
Business leaders are encouraging state commerce officials to retain the programs that have led to what they say has been a “strong ROI” in the past.
Potential US semiconductor manufacturing boom complicated by Trump’s economic policies
Before “America First” became the Trump administration’s mandate for foreign policy and trade, one sector was already working to bring business back to the United States: the semiconductor industry.