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We’re launching a powerful new feature dedicated to exposing how the MAGA's within the Republican Party are waging war on working Hoosier families. From unfair policies to corporate favoritism, we'll spotlight the struggles and challenges Hoosiers face every day at the kitchen table under their agenda.

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Karen Tallian Runs for IN Dems Chair 

Tallian, the first candidate to announce a run for state chair this year who has ever held elected office as a Democrat, said she is uniquely positioned to lead the State Party to success over the four year term.

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TOP 5 CLICKED ON STORIES OF THE WEEK

Hicks: Indiana's economy is growing, yet falling behind

In short, 2025 looks to be a solid year of growth, overshadowed by longer-term concerns and very high policy uncertainty.

Will Indiana follow its neighbors’ lead on marijuana?

Statehouse Reps. Sue Errington and Jim Lucas couldn’t be more different. On almost everything.

Jim Banks defends pardons of Jan. 6 terrorists who beat police

Jim Banks of Indiana called the treatment of the January 6 defendants a “disgrace” and argued that Trump’s actions were justified simply because he had won the election.

Braun signs executive orders on abortion records, health care costs

Braun’s order directs state agencies to ensure that Indiana’s abortion laws are “fully and faithfully executed,” including for terminated pregnancy report submission. Health care providers already must fill out the forms for every abortion performed and submit them to the Indiana Department of Health.

White Sheets And Red Hats

Republican assaults on the very concept of fairness and non-discrimination aren’t limited to the federal government. Here in deep-Red Indiana (former headquarters of the KKK), a bill working its way through the General Assembly would ban diversity, equity and inclusion in state agencies, educational institutions and any organization that receives money from the state.

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America has a new president, even if it doesn’t know what that means

Hear ye! Hear ye, America! It’s Inauguration Week! But please don’t confuse it with infrastructure week. The swearing in of a convicted felon actually did happen on Monday.

Indianapolis pastors shocked by Trump's cancellation of policy barring ICE agents from churches

With President Donald Trump canceling a policy to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering schools, hospitals and churches, some local pastors are trying to figure out what they can do.

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant from Indiana still in Canadian custody

A Hoosier convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is still being detained in Canada, despite a pardon from President Donald Trump.

Homicide numbers fall in Lake County but not in Porter, LaPorte counties, 2024 data shows: Report

Lake County saw a continued decline in homicides in 2024, with a 12% drop from 2023 and a 35% decrease since 2022. The county reported 65 homicides, with 36 occurring in Gary—a significant 30% decrease from 2023.

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BeQwith: A MALE “admiral” wearing “woman-face”

Oh, the sheer brilliance of our esteemed Lt. Governor Micah BeQwith, whose vast experience in military service (read: none) makes him the perfect authority to lob ignorant, bigoted comments at Rachel Levine—someone who, by the way, isn’t even in the military. All this while singing the praises of our new Secretary of Defense, a paragon of virtue accused of infidelity, drunkenness, sexual assault, and bankrupting veteran organizations. Truly, leadership we can be proud of.

Republican Lemmings

Lemmings are small rodents living in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in the Arctic. They are known for large migrations– but mostly for a myth of their mass suicides, as large numbers follow their leaders off cliffs.

More oversight of state water projects gets early support in committee: Report

Indiana lawmakers are advancing legislation to enhance state oversight of water withdrawal projects, spurred by initiatives like Boone County's LEAP Innovation District.

Indiana lawmakers propose even more restrictions on abortion access: Report

Proposed bills include further restrictions on abortion-inducing medication, criminalizing all abortions, seizing property linked to abortion, and banning government assistance for abortion seekers. Senate Bill 240 raises concerns about publicly identifying abortion patients, while other measures impose new parental consent hurdles for life-saving decisions.

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Trump proposes ‘clean out’ of Gaza population

Donald Trump has urged Egypt and Jordan to take in most of the population of Gaza, saying it was time to “clean out” the territory in comments that are likely to outrage Palestinians and Arabs across the region.

Scoop: Trump lifts Biden's hold on 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

The Trump White House instructed the Pentagon to release the hold imposed by the Biden administration on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, three Israeli officials told Axios.

South Korean Prosecutors Indict Impeached President Over His Martial Law Imposition

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law, a criminal charge that could incur the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted.

'And so it begins'

The richest man in the world is reportedly being "frozen out" of the West Wing, and onlookers had a range of responses.

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White House swiftly enacts retribution against political enemies...

For those who may have crossed President Donald Trump, the message is sinking in: Payback is coming, and coming fast.

Trump fires inspectors general across government: report

President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general across the federal government Friday night, multiple outlets reported.

British Officials Reduced To Tears Of Laughter During Trump Calls: Report

As President Donald Trump settles into his second term and world leaders ponder what the next four years have in store, some British officials who have dealt with him in the past are sharing words of advice: Expect chaos, but also laughs.

Is The MAGA Tent Big Enough For Tulsi Gabbard?

After Pete Hegseth’s survival, it feels unbearably credulous to suggest that Republican senators may block any of Donald Trump’s remaining nominees. Still, the ground seems shakiest under Tulsi Gabbard, the recent Democrat and Bashar al-Assad fangirl, who is improbably gunning to be Director of National Intelligence.

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California Independence Could Be on 2028 Ballot

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has approved a campaign to gather signatures petitioning for a vote on whether the Golden State should leave the U.S. and become an independent country.

Trump’s Hiring Freeze Is Screwing Over Veterans: Report

The Trump administration's 90-day federal hiring freeze, initiated during the first week of his second term, is shattering the lives of tens of thousands of veterans who rely on federal employment for stability and purpose after military service.

Trump Walks Back Remark About Serving ‘Three Times or Four Times’ at Vegas Rally

President Donald Trump backtracked after saying at a Saturday victory rally in Las Vegas he could serve three or four terms in the White House.

New Poll Recommends Eating the Billionaires

AP has a new poll out which asked whether people think it’s a good or bad thing that the President “relies on billionaires for advice about government policy.”

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Wembanyama loses second NBA game in Paris as Indiana Pacers beat San Antonio Spurs

Tyrese Haliburton scored a game-high 28 points and led the Indiana Pacers to a 136-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday afternoon in Paris. The loss marked French NBA star Victor Wembanyama's second game on home turf.

Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.

Berry makes 7 3-pointers as Northwestern tops IU

Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and Northwestern beat Indiana 79-70 on Wednesday night.

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