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Gov. Braun calls cell phone ban big legislative win in recap of 2026 session

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:16:10 GMT

Just a few days after the latest legislative session ended, Indiana's governor is giving his take on how he thinks it went.

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Congress debates an Iran conflict that is already underway

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:50:59 GMT

The U.S. Congress is about to launch a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances.

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Controversial bill that deregulates Indiana Department of Environmental Management passes with 26-21 final vote

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:38:44 GMT

Senate Bill 277 is now headed to Gov. Mike Braun's desk.

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US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:10:22 GMT

Past military conflicts in the Middle East have not caused long-term drops for markets, but rising oil prices could have significant effects for a long time.

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Why did the US strike Iran? Pentagon lays out military's 4 goals in the conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:16:49 GMT

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted that the U.S. strikes were not going to be another "endless war" like the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq from 2003 to 2011.

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Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:22:08 GMT

Typically housed in highly controlled vaults at the National Archives, some major historical documents will be put on display for free at museums across the country.

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Strait of Hormuz: Oil and gas costs could rise if trade route is disrupted by conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:49:24 GMT

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Any disruption could quickly impact oil markets.

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Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US Army service members in a White House ceremony

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:42 GMT

President Trump recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House.

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Howey: In Trump’s tariff policy, chaos replaces certainty

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:21:07 GMT

Brian Howey looks at what President Trump's tariffs have meant for Hoosiers and the Indiana economy.

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US agencies prepare for potential threats of domestic terrorism following strikes on Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:09 GMT

FBI Director Kash Patel said he placed the agency's counterterrorism and intelligence teams on "high alert" against any potential threats.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state for final public farewell

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:34:02 GMT

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is returning to South Carolina for a final public farewell.

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Pentagon says additional service member deaths are expected during Iran operations

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:22:26 GMT

Four American service members and at least 550 Iranians were killed following the U.S. and Israel's strikes against Iran on Saturday.

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US strikes on Iran leave IU professor with questions about future of region

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:00:07 GMT

Dr. Feisal al-Istrabadi, a professor at Indiana University and former Iraqi ambassador to the United Nations, spoke with 13News about the U.S. attacks on Iran.

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Wife of Indiana congressman Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:14:07 GMT

Jim and Danise Baird were injured in a crash in Washington, D.C., in early January.

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Hoosiers gather at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis following US, Israeli strikes on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:49:39 GMT

The protesters said their goal is to prevent further loss of life both overseas and at home.

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Iran’s supreme leader killed in major strike by US and Israel

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:17:28 GMT

Iranian state media confirmed his death hours after Israeli officials and Trump did.

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Indiana lawmakers react to US, Israel strikes on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:35:59 GMT

Here's what some Hoosier lawmakers had to say after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.

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'Operation Epic Fury': What to know about the US-Israel attacks on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:29:25 GMT

The U.S. and Israel have launched major attacks on Iran that President Donald Trump says aim to crush Iran’s military and stop production of a nuclear weapon.

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Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:23:31 GMT

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are shutting down airspace and throwing global flight schedules into disarray.

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White House says 'Gang of Eight' was briefed prior to the US-Israeli strike on Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:05:16 GMT

President Donald Trump called the strike a massive operation to destroy Iran's military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon.

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Unusual alliances form as Supreme Court takes up case on cannabis users and gun ownership

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:55:12 GMT

Should marijuana users be able to own guns? That's what's at issue in a case being argued before the Supreme Court on Monday.

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Read Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's full statement on Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:19:27 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a recorded message detailing the “much more powerful” operation the country has launched alongside the U.S.

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Russia condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iran and warns of regional catastrophe

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:03:30 GMT

In a Telegram post on Saturday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry called the strikes pre-planned and unprovoked aggression against a U.N. member state.

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Daylight saving time starts soon: Here's which states want to make it permanent

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:49:53 GMT

Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.

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WATCH: President Trump’s statement on Iran in full

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:17:46 GMT

President Donald Trump posted an eight-minute video on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

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Israel launches attack on Iran's capital with US help as tensions high over nuclear talks

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:13:28 GMT

Israel has launched a daylight strike on Tehran. Witnesses in Tehran said they heard a blast Saturday near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:48:37 GMT

The government said the detained suspects revealed new details and stressed it immediately contacted the U.S. Coast Guard.

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As the 2026 session ends, Indiana lawmakers look back

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:57:21 GMT

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session on Friday. The end came earlier than usual because of when the session started.

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Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:33:21 GMT

Hegseth said in a video posted on X that Scouting America will require its members to use their “biological sex at birth and not gender identity.”

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Indiana first to pass bill that improves patient access to care. What it means and how it impacts you

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:45:48 GMT

Senate Bill 189 accelerates out-of-network billing dispute resolutions, protects patient access and prevents financial penalties on facilities and patients.

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'Hailey's Law' bills pass out of the Indiana General Assembly

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:18:49 GMT

Legislation inspired by the tragic death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee is heading to Gov. Mike Braun's desk.

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Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:49:03 GMT

Cuba’s government said the majority of the 10 people on the boat “have a known history of criminal and violent activity.”

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Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:45:57 GMT

Tensions have been high between the neighbors for months, with border clashes in October killing dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris makes book tour stop in downtown Indianapolis

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:51:59 GMT

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Indianapolis on Thursday as part of her "107 Days" book tour.

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Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:50:05 GMT

The FAA shut down the El Paso airport and the surrounding area about two weeks ago after another use of an anti-drone laser.

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New language in Indiana House Bill 1200 focuses on making sure semi-truck drivers are legal, have proper license

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:04:43 GMT

The changes would require drivers from other countries who get their commercial driver's license in Indiana to show proficiency in English.

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Gov. Braun signs bill that could bring Chicago Bears to Indiana; Illinois lawmakers make their move

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:18:36 GMT

Despite the bill being signed into law, the Chicago Bears still have to accept the proposal.

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Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:40:26 GMT

The closed-door depositions come after months of tense back-and-forth between the Clintons and House Republicans.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify in House investigation into Epstein

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:22:39 GMT

The former president and secretary of state are set to testify on Thursday and Friday.

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Immigration enforcement bill heads to Gov. Braun for signature

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:27:56 GMT

Wednesday afternoon, the Senate voted 37-11 to accept changes to Senate Bill 76 made by lawmakers in the House.

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