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The fight for abortion rights, convention center talks, Biden condemns Trump | Indiana Newsdesk

Voting was delayed at the U.S. Capitol for several hours while the building was cleared.
Voting was delayed at the U.S. Capitol for several hours while the building was cleared.

Coming up on  Indiana Newsdesk:

Indiana’s near-total abortion ban will take effect in two weeks, and some question the new law’s wording. Abortion rights advocates vow to fight the constitutionality of the law in court.

While Monroe County leaders debate how to expand its convention center, Terre Haute and Columbus have forged ahead with plans for theirs. Terre Haute opened its new convention center in April.

And we talk with a political science expert about President Biden’s speech last night saying Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are a threat to democracy.

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren