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TOP 5 CLICKED ON STORIES OF THE WEEK

Pence fuels speculation of 2024 presidential bid

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to New Hampshire last week and stops in other high-profile early primary states are fueling speculation about a potential 2024 presidential run — and questions about whether he can win over the GOP voters he angered on Jan. 6.

Briggs: Holcomb’s greatest success as governor will be forgotten

Holcomb can bring a Hoosier to within close proximity of a vaccine clinic, but he can't make them get the jab. He's also not interested in trying. Holcomb, a Republican, opposes government vaccine mandates, a position I think is wrong given the stakes. Barring the prospect of such requirements, Holcomb heads into a new year more or less helpless in steering Indiana out of a pandemic that many people thought would be over by now.

WATCH: A look at how Jim BanQs' day went

"I'm not surprised the gentleman from Indiana does not want to see this subpoena honored..."

Democrats just want to put their political opponents in jail

Clip of Rep. Banks claiming Democrats just want to put their political opponents in jail and a random clip from a political rally

The INDGOP Anti-Mandate Freak Show

They were vastly outnumbered, however, by dozens of people during a nearly seven-hour-long legislative hearing on the bill who questioned the effectiveness and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines, argued against the proposed federal vaccination mandates and brought up a litany of grievances about government-ordered lockdowns and mask requirements.

Peru teen faces charges for school bomb threat

Peru police arrested a 15-year-old high school student Friday after a possible bomb threat was made at Peru High School.

No charges being filed in death of Louisville woman at Indiana jail; family says staff was negligent
For the first time, Indiana State Police are revealing their findings in the death of a Louisville woman at a southern Indiana jail whose family has been seeking answers.

Spartz expects hopes vaccine mandate to be struck down in court (Hint: It wasn't)

Despite a court ruling allowing mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for large employers, Rep. Victoria Spartz believes it will be overturned.

Indiana lawmaker says committee will consider scaling back standardized testing

According to State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), the House education committee will discuss a plan to require standardized testing only for students in grades 3, 5, 8 and 11.

Politicians posture, but state READI for funding

Well, bipartisan-ish. Indiana Republicans in the House and Senate uniformly voted against the plan, but the governor and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation didn't return the money so one could count that as bipartisanship, as is the collaboration between regions and the state.

Wishing the virus away won’t work

Though the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends putting on a mask for any indoor gathering, those who follow that advice in Indiana these days tend to find themselves in a small minority.

BIDEN TO ADDRESS NATION

The president will announce new steps the administration is taking to help communities in need of assistance, a White House official told NBC News.

Omicron could bring the worst surge of COVID yet in the U.S. — and fast

According to some of those scenarios, the omicron wave might only intensify the delta surge that's underway. But in the most pessimistic scenario, omicron could trigger a tidal wave of infections that would be worse than last winter's massive surge.

Trump draws sparse crowd in Texas as 'History Tour' event is delayed by storms

"Top sections were blocked off, and there were still plenty of seats available at the event's scheduled start time," the Chronicle reported. "Last weekend the duo had two stops in Florida ... Media reports in Florida reported the tour had been beset by lower than expected ticket sales."

RIGHT-WING STATE SEN. DEAD AFTER COVID CASE

Ericksen’s death Friday came weeks after he said he had tested positive for the coronavirus while in El Salvador, though his cause of death wasn’t immediately released. The state Senate Republican Caucus confirmed his passing Saturday but did not say where he died.

Generals Warn Of Divided Military And Possible Civil War In Next U.S. Coup Attempt

“With the country still as divided as ever, we must take steps to prepare for the worst,” wrote former Army Major Gen. Paul Eaton, former Brigadier Gen. Steven Anderson and former Army Major Gen. Antonio Taguba.

Charlamagne tha God Trends After Bombshell Interview Segment with VP Kamala Harris: ‘Whew!’

“No, no, no, no, no, no, no. It’s Joe Biden, and don’t start talking like a Republican about asking whether or not he’s president,” Harris said.

OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration said Saturday that it would not issue citations tied to its coronavirus vaccination mandate before Jan. 10, so that companies have time to adjust to and implement the requirements.

Oklahoma Republican Leader Indicted for Allegedly Misusing Power to Benefit His Wife

State Rep. Terry O’Donnell is accused of pushing through a bill allowing legislators’ wives to become state tag agents, soon after which his wife was appointed as one

‘Stop the Steal’ Founder Spilled to Jan. 6 Committee About Contact With Republican Lawmakers

Reps. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) all interacted with Ali Alexander, the founder of the pro-Trump “Stop the Steal” movement, in the lead up to Jan. 6, Alexander’s attorney said in a suit filed late Friday.

Jackson-Davis helps Indiana defeat Notre Dame 64-56

Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 17 points with 12 rebounds, Parker Stewart added 12 points and Indiana rallied past Notre Dame 64-56 at the final edition of the Crossroads Classic on Saturday.

No. 3 Purdue uses size to overpower Butler in 77-48 rout

Edey came off the bench for the first time this season, posted a double-double in the first half, and his presence helped open up the Boilermakers’ 3-pointers in a 77-48 rout over Butler at the Crossroads Classic.

Taylor helps Colts turn table on Patriots with 27-17 victory

This time, Taylor turned the tables. The second-year running back rushed for 170 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown run with 2:01 left to seal Indy’s 27-17 victory over New England.

Chad Harmon for Congress, #IN09

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