Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid
Republicans, who are looking to slash federal spending and offer lucrative tax cuts to corporations and wealthier Americans, see Medicaid as ripe for trimming.
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Web Exclusive: We the People competition expands students’ knowledge of government
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush told participants that by being involved with We the People they were more educated than most Americans on government.
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Congressional bill amendment would restrict use of DOJ funds for marijuana rescheduling
In Indiana, there will be no market unless the state’s legislature and a new governor finally pass a bill in 2025 that legalizes marijuana for either medical or recreational use.
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Sunsetting soon: Attorneys seeing high interest in estate tax provision as December 2025 end date nears
For some estate law attorneys who handle planning for wealthier clients, Dec. 31, 2025, is circled on their calendars.
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Shifting sands: Without congressional action, immigration attorneys deal with fallout from ‘political whims’
Although immigration law has not changed since Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996, presidential administrations have implemented new policies that have sometimes created drastic changes.
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Federal judge blocks ‘catastrophic’ Trump administration cut to NIH grant funding
A federal judge on Monday prevented the National Institutes of Health from changing the percentage that universities and medical schools are paid in facilities and administrative costs in 22 states that filed a lawsuit, blocking a decision that was rebuked by academic institutions throughout the country and members of Congress.
Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis
Just a little over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump is taking steps to maximize his power, sparking chaos and what critics contend is a constitutional crisis as he challenges the separation of powers that have defined American government for more than 200 years.
Former Indiana congressional candidate agrees to plead guilty in campaign finance fraud case
Former Indiana congressional candidate Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Whitley is admitting that he falsified campaign finance records, saying he lied about raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions ahead of the May 2024 primary.
Congress convenes to certify Trump’s election win, but his Jan. 6 legacy hangs over the day
The day’s return to a U.S. tradition that launches the peaceful transfer of presidential power comes with an asterisk as Trump prepares to take office in two weeks with a revived sense of authority.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker
The endorsement provides crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week.
Ohio River protection would be new federal office’s job under bipartisan bill in Congress
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would create a new office within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address environmental needs of the Ohio River basin spanning 204,000 square miles.
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
Republicans plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress to push through long-sought changes that include voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.
House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
A day before a potential government shutdown, the House resoundingly rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling, as Democrats and dozens of Republicans refused to accommodate his sudden demands.
Late in his term, Biden supports ban on congressional stock trading
For years, bipartisan groups of lawmakers have pushed legislation to ban or limit congressional stock trading. Biden previously declined to take a position on the issue.
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says
The decision by the bipartisan committee was made earlier this month, according to a person familiar with the vote who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday. CNN first reported the vote.
Former FBI informant will plead guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens
A former FBI informant is set to plead guilty on Monday to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that became central to the Republican impeachment inquiry in Congress.
Congress passes Young-backed bill to add more U.S. judges, but veto looms
A bill that would create dozens of new federal judgeships across the country received final approval in Congress on Thursday morning, setting up a likely veto from President Joe Biden even as his administration pushes to confirm his final nominees to fill existing judicial vacancies.
Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on the former congressman’s ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer.
Woman testified that she saw Matt Gaetz having sex with 17-year-old, attorney says
Two women told House Ethics Committee investigators that former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been tapped to be attorney general in the next Trump administration, paid them for sex, and one of the women testified she saw him having sex with a 17-year-old, according to an attorney for the women.
Republicans win U.S. House, giving Trump, GOP control of Congress
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.
GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
The GOP picked up two more hard-fought seats in Pennsylvania, which became a stark battlefield of Democratic losses up and down the ticket. Democrats notched another win in New York, defeating a third Republican incumbent in that state.
Democrat Vindman, known as a Trump whistleblower, wins competitive Virginia House race
Eugene Vindman, a former Army officer, focused his campaign on abortion rights and the threat of MAGA extremism on democracy.
Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.
Control of Congress at stake on Election Day
In the Senate, where Democrats now have a slim 51-49 majority, an early boost for Republicans is expected in West Virginia. Independent Sen. Joe Manchin’s retirement creates an opening that Republican Jim Justice, now the state’s governor, is favored to win.