At an Indiana “Hands Off” rally, a Trump supporter, angered by traffic delays caused by protestors, retrieved an AR-style rifle from his vehicle and confronted anti-Trump demonstrators. Following a physical altercation where he was headbutted, he brandished the rifle, prompting a social media firestorm. Despite his arrest, police subsequently released the Trump supporter, citing self-defense. The incident occurred amidst widespread “Hands Off” protests against President Trump’s government restructuring.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to cut nearly $500 million in grants from Kentucky and Indiana’s state health departments, as announced on March 23, 2025. These cuts, totaling $481 million, encompass numerous federal grants, impacting programs such as food distribution to underserved communities and crucial health services. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has denounced the cuts as unlawful, citing concerns about clinic closures and impacts on public health initiatives like the response to avian flu. The cuts follow broader federal Department of Health and Human Services reductions and raise concerns about the accuracy of DOGE’s reported savings.
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David Cherry, an Indiana man, was arrested and charged with intimidation after posting threats against Elon Musk on X, including a statement about planting a bomb at Musk’s house. Cherry pleaded not guilty and his attorney plans to argue that the posts are protected political speech under the First Amendment. The case hinges on whether Cherry’s statements constitute true threats, a legal exception to free speech protections. Cherry’s trial is scheduled for August.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program designed to foster early childhood literacy by mailing free books to children, is facing potential cuts in Indiana. This decision, driven by the state’s governor, has sparked a firestorm of outrage, particularly from Dolly Parton herself, who founded the program almost three decades ago. The sheer audacity of attempting to dismantle such a beneficial program has left many feeling shocked and deeply dismayed.
The controversy highlights a growing tension between those who value education and those who seem actively resistant to it. The idea of actively working against a program that encourages reading in young children seems counterintuitive, especially given the proven link between early literacy and future success.… Continue reading
Following an investigation initiated by a Texas tip, Indiana State Police arrested 28-year-old David Cherry in Clarksville for allegedly posting death threats against Elon Musk on X. A subsequent search of Cherry’s home uncovered an AR-15-style rifle, a handgun, ammunition, and a ballistic vest. Cherry has been charged with intimidation and is being held without bond in the Harrison County Jail. The incident prompted the investigation and subsequent arrest in Harrison County, Indiana.
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