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Trump takes scalps in Indiana, flexing power over GOP
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Trump takes scalps in Indiana, flexing power over GOP

The Hill · May 6, 2026, 10:55 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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In today’s issue: ▪ Anti-redistricting Republicans ousted ▪ Project Freedom paused ▪ Lutnick testifying on Epstein ▪ Abortion back in political spotlight President Trump demonstrated the extent of his power in the Republican Party on Tuesday night as five out of seven Indiana GOP state senators lost

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