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News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for Monday March 02, 2026 ( 6 items )  

Amid Shutdown, DHS Celebrates 23rd Anniversary
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Amid Shutdown, DHS Celebrates 23rd Anniversary * Since its creation following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, DHS has stood at the helm of our country's national security, protecting the American people and our Homeland WASHINGTON -Today marks the Department of Homeland Security's 23 rd anniversary. Less than two years after the devastating terror attacks of September 11, D  more

Congressman Baird Statement on Operation Epic Fury
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Statement on Operation Epic Fury * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury: "For decades, Iran has targeted Americans and our allies, killed thousands of innocent people, and has been the largest state-sponsor of terrorism. Iran took Americans hostage for 444 days in 1979 and funded Hamas terrorists' horrific October 7th attack   more

In a season that was meant to be a celebration, twin sisters Abbey and Kiley McNally found themselves navigating unimaginable loss
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 27 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * In a season that was meant to be a celebration, twin sisters Abbey and Kiley McNally found themselves navigating unimaginable loss * Standout leaders for Marian University women's basketball, the seniors began the year chasing one final championship run together. But on New Year's Day, their mother, Kathy McNally, died suddenly of a heart attack, transforming what should have been a story of triumph into one  more

Mrvan Statement on Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Statement on Iran * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below regarding Iran. "There is no doubt that Iran and their nuclear weapon ambitions currently pose a serious threat to the United States, our allies, and the Middle East region. "Given the Administration's unilateral action, now is the time to be steadfast in our support for the courageous men and women  more

UIndy Launches New School Psychology Program to Help Address Statewide Workforce Need
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: * * * UIndy launches new School Psychology program to help address statewide workforce need The University of Indianapolis is launching a new graduate program in school psychology this fall to meet a growing statewide need for trained school psychologists. The hybrid program is designed to support working professionals who may already be employed in schools or behavioral health settings. Studen  more

VA Deputy Assistant IG for Audits & Evaluations Searight Testifies Before Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Leigh Ann Searight, deputy assistant inspector general for audits and evaluations at the Veterans Affairs Department, from a Feb. 11, 2026 hearing entitled "Building a 21st Century VA Health Care System: Assessing the Next Generation of VA's Community Care Network": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and committee members, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the oversight conduc  more