Indiana GOP Senate leader ousted over redistricting defiance

The Republican leader of the Indiana Senate is stepping down from his leadership post after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting push lost their primary races. The ousting reflects the broader pressure within the Republican Party for elected officials to align with Trump's agenda, with redistricting serving as a key loyalty test. The episode underscores the ongoing reshaping of the GOP at the state level, where defiance of Trump's priorities has carried significant political consequences. As of the most recent reporting, the Indiana Senate leader's departure marks a concrete example of that pressure playing out in state politics.