Trump signs slew of executive orders on Day 1
President Donald Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions, began his immigration crackdown, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate accords and pardoned hundreds of people.
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Trump issues executive order to suspend TikTok ban. But can it stick?
Business leaders, lawmakers, legal scholars, and influencers who make money on TikTok are watching to see how Trump tries to resolve a thicket of regulatory, legal, financial and geopolitical issues with his signature.
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington, D.C.
Trump’s first orders could include border, oil drilling, DEI policies
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign “dozens and dozens” of orders that will launch some 200 executive actions after being sworn in Monday.
UPDATE: TikTok restores service based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up
He said his order would “extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect” and “confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order.
It’s inauguration eve and Trump is ready to revel in his return to power
Trump said Saturday that unity would be a theme of his inauguration speech Monday at the Capitol, along with strength and fairness.
IRS Commissioner Werfel says he’ll step down on Trump’s Inauguration Day
Daniel Werfel early departure will be unusual, since IRS commissioners’ terms typically extend from one presidential administration into another.
GOP-backed bill to increase oversight of Indiana water projects gets early support in committee
The measure would require a utility or large private-sector project leader to obtain an approval permit before carrying out a project where significant amounts of water are moved from one water basin in the state to another.
Legislative roundup: The latest on bills IBJ is tracking this legislative session
IBJ is watching key bills that could impact the state’s economic development, health care and workforce efforts.
Indiana lawmakers advance 15-and-under social media ban
Senate Bill 11 would require a social media operator such as Facebook or TikTok to restrict a minor from accessing the site if they did not receive “verifiable parental consent”
Indiana lawmakers contemplate slashing unemployment insurance timespan
Indiana workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own can claim unemployment insurance for up to 26 weeks under state law. Senate Bill 123 would slash that to 14 weeks.
UPDATE: Braun outlines cost-cutting goals for state agencies, plans to up spending in key areas
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is scheduled to present his proposal to the State Budget Committee on Thursday afternoon.
Trump adviser says president-elect exploring options to ‘preserve’ TikTok
While the Supreme Court is still expected to issue a ruling or order on the case this week, its continued silence has amped up the tension in years-long drama over the fate of TikTok.
Bill threatens to revoke Indiana hospitals’ nonprofit status for overcharging patients
The bill is part of mounting scrutiny by lawmakers of the prices hospital systems charge patients covered by commercial health insurance, typically provided by their employers.
CHIPs act to ramp up U.S. semiconductor production, but at a high cost, report finds
The government subsidies behind the expected chip manufacturing boom mean that each job created will cost taxpayers about $185,000 a year–twice the average annual salary of U.S. semiconductor employees, the report found.
School districts, coalitions punch back at bill that would close their doors
A Republican-backed bill that could dissolve five Indiana school districts, including Indianapolis Public Schools, sparked backlash from advocates and district leaders who argue the legislation unfairly targets high-poverty and urban districts that primarily educate children of color.
NCAA seeks help from Congress, plans to dole out $1.2B to help pay settlement
NCAA President Charlie Baker is banking on the momentum college sports appears to be gaining since preliminary approval of the House settlement, which calls for schools to pay players directly for use of their name, image and likeness.
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says he wants to buy U.S. Steel if Nippon deal fails
Comments by Cleveland-Cliffs chief executive Lourenco Goncalves came after the Biden administration over the weekend extended the deadline for Nippon to abandon its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel to June.
Deadline extended on Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel, offering hope that deal isn’t dead
The new deadline, now in mid-June, was viewed by U.S. Steel—and investors—as an opportunity for the companies to complete the acquisition.