All INdiana Politics

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” The state’s top economic development leadership on Wednesday voted to release a long-awaited audit once a final legal review is complete.The leader of a new organization focused on independent candidates said voters need to know they have options besides the Republican and Democratic parties.News 8’s Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Ali Bartlett, to discuss lessons for future data center projects and what to look for in the Indiana Economic Development Corporation audit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday said a special session to redraw Indiana’s congressional map is “increasingly likely.”Pete Buttigieg, a former U.S. secretary of transportation and South Bend mayor, said Thursday that redrawing Indiana’s congressional districts midcycle would mean Republican lawmakers would decide the results of the election.News 8’s Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Lindsay Haake and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss legislative support for redistricting and the likelihood of a special session.Indiana’s secretary of education said families can expect closer cooperation than ever between K-12 and higher education.The All INdiana Politics panel discusses Charlie Kirk comments and free speech, state officials cutting child care voucher rates, and the State Budget Committee approving upgrades at the Miami Correctional facility for ICE detainees.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Frank Mrvan tells WISH-TV Government Reporter Garrett Bergquist he won't allow talk of redistricting to affect his work, including with members of the other party. Mrvan is one of two Indiana Democrats in Congress. His district covers Lake and Porter counties, along with part of La Porte County.Mrvan's district is by far the most competitive in Indiana and has long been a Republican target. He spoke at a rally at the Statehouse last month protesting Vice President JD Vance's visit.Mrvan and I talked about redistricting and the impact of President Trump's trade policies on his district. We began, though, with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which happened the day before.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Indiana Democrats are considering litigation if Republicans attempt to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Central Indiana mayors told News 8 they will do everything they can to avoid laying off city employees as property tax revenues drop.Two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Kip Tew and Republican Tom John, on Friday said numbers showing falling crime in Indianapolis are laudable, though perception will take time to catch up.The panel also discussed the proposed Google data center facing opposition from Indianapolis City-County councilors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of "All INdiana Politics," Congressman Jim Baird said migration since 2020 makes it necessary for state lawmakers to redraw Indiana’s Congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms.City and school leaders in Carmel on Thursday said they might have to cut some services due to changes in Indiana’s property tax system, though it’s too soon to say which ones.News 8's Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Ali Bartlett, to discuss lawmakers beginning to endorse redistricting, the impact of California's redistricting, the likelihood of a redistricting session, and the impact on future tax discussions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Israel’s ambassador to the United States told News 8 his country wants “security control” over Gaza, but not an occupation.News 8’s Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Lindsay Haake and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss the Israeli ambassador’s visit to the United States, data centers drawing opposition, and Indiana GOP delegation backing a special session on redistricting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an exclusive interview with All INdiana Politics, Israel's ambassador to the United States tells Garrett Bergquist that his country does not want to occupy Gaza long-term, but the Israeli government does want security control over Gaza.Ambassador Michael Leiter visited Indiana on Aug. 17 and 18. Leiter was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania before moving to Israel. His eldest son was killed in combat in Gaza in November of 2023.During his visit, he stopped by our studios at News 8 to discuss Israel's postwar plans for Gaza and the hunger crisis there. We also talked about the death of a high-profile Al Jazeera journalist, the status of Iran's nuclear program and whether it's safe for Hoosiers to visit Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Indiana and Texas House Democrats on Wednesday called the latter state’s ongoing redistricting fight an issue with massive implications for the entire country.Gov. Mike Braun said the federal government will pay Indiana for housing immigration detainees at the Miami Correctional Facility, though details are still being worked out.Third-grade literacy rates saw the biggest jump in the state’s history of the IREAD assessment. It’s also the fourth year in a row rates climbed.An Indianapolis leader answered questions about why a homeless encampment in Fountain Square hasn’t been cleared.News 8’s Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Lara Beck and Republican Mario Massillamany, to discuss the special redistricting session, the handling of the Fountain Square homeless camp, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Adams breaks down Gov. Braun’s plan to tailor economic development to each region across the state.Later, News 8’s Garrett Bergquist discusses the announcement from EPA officials who say they plan to repeal a major Obama-era rule on greenhouse gases from tailpipes. If finalized, the move would amount to the largest deregulatory action in the history of the United States.Finally, News 8’s Phil Sanchez welcomes two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Tom John, who weigh in on Braun’s economic development plan and how the repeal of Obama’s greenhouse gas rule will effect in the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Gov. Mike Braun took office, he placed most of the state's agencies under cabinet-style secretaries. One of them is Secretary of Commerce David Adams.Adams oversees agencies including the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the Department of Workforce Development and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation.He's a business consultant who previously served as commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development. He also led state pension reform under Gov. Mitch Daniels.We discussed the Braun administration's regional economic development strategy, plans for the LEAP District and recent changes to minority entrepreneurship programs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this “All INdiana Politics,” Gov. Mike Braun talks about plans for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to use Camp Atterbury as a detention facility.The facility would hold about 1,000 people. Braun says state officials will ensure detainees experience humane treatment.The Republican governor also weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, also is calling on the Epstein files to be released, and he talked with News 8’s Garrett Bergquist about the files and Camp Atterbury.Also, learn more about a proposal to put the Mile Square of downtown Indianapolis under state government control.Finally, two members of the “All INdiana Politics” team — Democrat Lara Beck and Republican Mario Massillamany — talks with Bergquist about the Epstein files.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said plans to gut her department won’t harm students who need civil rights representation.Gov. Mike Braun warned of possible state intervention if recent gun violence in Indianapolis becomes a long-term trend.News 8’s Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Lindsay Haake and Republican Jim Merritt, to discuss Camp Atterbury serving as an immigrant detention site and calls for state officials to intervene on Indianapolis crime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana said changes to Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility are meant to preserve those federal-state programs for those who truly need them.Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday said the nation’s highest court is not as partisan as its 6-3 conservative majority might indicate.Two members of Indiana’s best political team on Friday said the city should combine a stricter curfew with more community resources.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” All of Indiana’s Republican members of Congress voted in favor of President Donald Trump’s spending package while both of Indiana’s Democrats voted against.A top Statehouse Democrat said Medicaid cuts in the federal budget bill would close rural hospitals and leave thousands of Hoosiers uninsured.A Greenfield man who has muscular dystrophy said changes to Medicaid eligibility rules would likely kill him.News 8’s Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Ali Bartlett, to discuss Medicaid work requirements and how federal policy affects state decisions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of ‘All INdiana Politics,” Israel’s consul general to the Midwest told News 8 Iran was on the verge of both a nuclear bomb and longer-range ballistic missiles.U.S. Rep. André Carson has announced he will co-sponsor articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after voting Tuesday to table the measure.Carson said President Donald Trump’s airstrike on Iran did not meet conditions to allow it to proceed without Congressional approval.News 8’s Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss Trump’s post-Iran future, Democrats’ impeachment efforts, Indianapolis City-Council councilor drama, and Sen. Todd Young fulfilling his NBA Finals wager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Indiana’s political leaders react to Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities and his use of war powers.News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss the Iran crisis dividing Trump’s base and how it changes the debate over how the U.S. supports Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman on Friday said Israel’s airstrikes on Iran could derail nuclear negotiations but were likely needed.Lauren Roberts was the first person to come forward to accuse Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former top aide, Thomas Cook, of years of sexual misconduct. On Monday, she was forcibly removed from a City-County Council meeting. Now, she’s speaking to I-Team 8.Mayor Joe Hogsett confirmed Tuesday that he has sent late-night texts to a female staffer about poetry and work after reports surfaced that these messages were left out of the investigative report commission by the City-County Council Investigative Committee.News 8’s Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Tom John, to discuss Hogsett facing calls to resign, Lauren Roberts being forcibly removed from council chamber, the possibility of impeachment for Hogsett, and the impact of immigration protests.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” A state lawmaker said a Congressional proposal to freeze state-level AI regulations would wipe out existing rules on deepfakes and other uses.Potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of drugs Indiana bought to carry out executions were wasted. News 8’s Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Lindsay Haake and Republican Ali Bartlett, to discuss Braun’s death penalty comments, Braun firing alumni-elected IU trustees, and Congress considering a freeze on A.I. regulations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” the new leader of the FBI Indianapolis office on Wednesday said his agents will be involved in immigration enforcement actions in Indiana.U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins on Thursday said proposed cuts at his agency target redundant systems and bureaucracy rather than medical staff.Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith lambasted Pride Month on social media on Friday, calling it an “annual siege on childhood innocence” backed by “corporate America and government institutions.”News 8’s Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Lindsay Haake and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss the FBI’s new immigration role, Beckwith’s Pride Month post, former Columbus Township Trustee Benjamin Jackson spending taxpayer funds on trips to Abu Dhabi and Disney World, and the U.S. trade court blocking Trump’s tariffs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Timothy O'Malley became the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Indianapolis field office on May 20. A Notre Dame graduate, O'Malley joined the FBI in March of 2001 and has worked in a variety of roles since. His resume includes stints on the Honolulu FBI SWAT Team, the white-collar crime squad in Columbia, S.C. and overseas assignments in Romania and Australia. His most recent assignment was as assistant special agent in charge of the Cincinnati field office, overseeing cybercrime and intelligence programs.News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist sat down with O'Malley at the FBI Indianapolis field office on the north side. Bergquist asked O'Malley about the FBI's expanded role in immigration enforcement and what O'Malley views as the top public safety threat facing central Indiana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.