Pence orders flags at half-staff in honor of Indiana cadet

Gov. Mike Pence has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of a West Point cadet and Indiana native killed last week during training exercises at Fort Hood, Texas. Cadet Mitchell Alexander Winey, a 21-year-old Valparaiso native, died after an Army transport truck he was riding in was washed away in a rain-swollen creek Thursday.

‘Myth-busting’ Obama tries to debunk GOP on the economy

President Barack Obama went on a "myth-busting" mission Wednesday aimed at undermining Republican arguments about the economy, working to give cover to Democrats to embrace his policies ahead of the presidential election. Officially, Obama came to this hardscrabble town in northern Indiana to illustrate how steps he took in the first days of his presidency had ultimately paid off and pulled the economy back from the brink.

Obama warns about politicians preying on economic anxiety

" Seven years ago, newly elected President Barack Obama came to a blighted stretch of northern Indiana and predicted a tough but certain recovery " if the country embraced his approach to re-juicing the economy. He returns Wednesday seeking credit for having lifted the U.S. out of the doldrums with policies Democrats are now rallying behind as they work to elect his replacement.

Obama touts Elkhart’s recovery, looks to November

Obama touts Elkhart's recovery, looks to November President Obama says his economic policies 'point us in the right direction' Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://indy.st/1sMDTj7 President Barack Obama visited Elkhart Wednesday to make the case that his policies have helped shape the recovering U.S. economy - especially in the northern part of Indiana. Obama spoke first at Concord Community High School in Elkhart before a scheduled town hall at the city's Lerner Theatre.

Man admits kidnapping, raping teenage girl; gets 45-90 years

Court officials Kibby, who pleaded not guilty to charges he kidnap... Donald Trump on Thursday reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a... Triumphantly armed with a majority of his party's delegates, Republican Donald Trump unleashed a broadside attack Thursday on Hillary Clinton's prescriptions for energy, guns, the economy and international affairs,... An unlikely battleground over whether public schools must allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice is taking shape in two tiny towns in Texas and Arizona, neither of which currently enrolls... An unlikely battleground over whether public schools must allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice is taking shape in two tiny towns in Texas and Arizona, neither ... (more)

Pence asks feds to investigate China steelmakers’ actions

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is urging the federal government to investigate complaints by U.S. Steel that China is violating international trade laws. Pence asked U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman in a recent letter to look into U.S. Steel's allegations, including that Chinese steelmakers dodge tariffs by misrepresenting what country the steel comes from.

‘He’s not understanding the magnitude of it’

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Wednesday he favored punishing women who obtain abortions if the procedure were outlawed, before retreating hours later amid criticism from his rivals for the White House. Pro-choice and pro-life activists demonstrate on the steps of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

Here We Go! Pence Just Told Gop They Better Prepare- “Buckle Up!”

Since Trump has faced such staunch opposition from both sides of the aisle, he's going to need to prove himself very quickly when he finally moves into the White House. Vice President-elect Mike Pence has made it clear the the first 100-200 days of the Trump Presidency are going to move at warp-speed, and everyone needs to strap in.

Sen. John McCain’s illness could complicate President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick

Trump's Monday night prime-time announcement of the nomination of Kavanaugh, a former attorney and top aide to President George W. Bush, would move the high court in a more conservative direction for decades to come. The president described Kavanaugh as "one of the finest and sharpest legal minds" of the modern era and called on the U.S. Senate to move quickly to confirm him.

AP sources: Gingrich, Christie being vetted for Trump VP

The New York billionaire is considering former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie , among what he previously described as a short list of possible running mates. Their inclusion was confirmed by people with direct knowledge of the vetting process who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the situation publicly.