Politics
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How does the government shutdown affect you?
“‘People might not think it affects them, but it truly, in nearly every facet of their everyday lives, they will be impacted in some way.’”
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Indiana looks to expand the ban on trans athletes
Lawmakers proposed a bill to extend the current ban on K-12 trans athletes to the collegiate level.
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Trump sworn into his second presidential term
“I believe the peaceful transfer of power is really the base of our democracy.”
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Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States
The election was called at 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday morning by the Associated Press.
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Trump in the lead at time of poll closure
Key swing states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are still being counted.
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Senate and House election results
The next U.S. Senate and House of Representatives elected officials have been selected to serve the state of Indiana.
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The votes are in: New faces in Indiana’s state and local legislatures
“The things that actually affect your day-to-day living, or most directly and immediately affect you, are going to be decisions made at the State House and at the City Hall.”
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The first BUCD vs. BUCR debate
Representatives from the Butler University College Democrats and College Republicans met to debate their political parties’ stances on relevant topics.
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Mike Braun elected 52nd governor of Indiana
While many turned their attention to the national presidential election this week, the position of Indiana governor was also up on the ballot — perhaps with more significant impacts on locals than one may realize.
