Jim Banks.
American politician (born 1979)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Political candidates are mentioned in the context of Indiana, including Diego Morales, David Shelton, Jim Banks, Beau Bayh, and Greg Ballard.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Jim Banks criticized Beau Bayh's campaign tactics, while Bayh's ties to Indianapolis were questioned during campaigning in Indiana.Some support1 report
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Shelton argues against a dark money group affiliated with Banks, and Bayh calls for an audit of Morales' office.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren co-sponsored resolutions calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate market consolidation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Jim Banks' office in Fort Wayne was targeted, prompting an FBI investigation into threats across Indiana.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks and Diego Morales were involved in a GOP nomination fight that resulted in the withdrawal of support.Well supported3 reports
Earlier this month
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Jim Banks criticized Biden's administration policies while discussing policy relevant to Indiana.Some support3 reports
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Indiana advocates for hosting the U.S. Space Academy and discusses potential NASA headquarters relocation.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks urged Grissom Air Reserve Base to host a U.S. Space Academy.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Political figures, including Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren, have introduced resolutions calling for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate issues, with support from lawmakers in Indiana and Massachusetts.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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An inquiry into arrests in Indianapolis was launched by Carson, while Jim Banks voiced support for ICE enforcement in the city.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks' post gained traction among MAGA allies.Some support1 report
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André Carson represents Marion County, while Jim Banks commented on ICE operations in Indiana. Carson also demanded information from Markwayne Mullin.Some support2 reports
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Senator Jim Banks tours Indiana to assess disaster relief efforts while state officials update President Trump on recovery.Some support3 reports
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A collection of unrelated topics discussed on August 18, 2026, including an investigation into Anthony Fauci, the federal response to weather in India, and the conflict in Iran.Some support1 report
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Senator Jim Banks is introducing new legislation while discussing foreign policy regarding Iran and critiquing Supreme Court decisions on citizenship.Some support1 report
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Todd Rokita, Mike Braun, Beckwith, and Jim Banks endorsed Paula Copenhaver's campaign on August 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks, Bernie Sanders, and Kristen Welker co-hosted a political interview on NBC News.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks publicly urged Miller to resign.Some support2 reports
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Amid legislative calls to cancel recess, Donald Trump urged John Thune to keep the Senate open for bill passage, joined by Jim Banks and Ashley Moody.Well supported7 reports
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Katie Britt, Jim Banks, and Ted Budd co-sponsored bills regarding immigration enforcement.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jim Banks and Mark Warner co-introduced bipartisan legislation known as the MATCH IT Act.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks delivered remarks on the Senate floor warning that China is interfering with U.S. elections.Some support1 report
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Senators Jim Banks, Maggie Hassan, Roger Marshall, and Jon Husted co-sponsor a bill focused on AI workforce data.Some support2 reports
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The SAFE Act grants the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission new investigative and enforcement authorities.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Mike Pence resides in Zionsville, which is in Indiana. Jim Banks represents Indiana politically.Some support3 reports
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Senate Bill 4925 was introduced in Alabama, prompting an alert from the American Library Association regarding the proposed legislation.Some support2 reports
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Jim Banks calls for sanctions against Canada, and Donald Trump echoes this sentiment regarding the country.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks and others jointly submitted a comment letter regarding oversight of federal grantmaking and spending.Some support1 report
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The ongoing Iran issue is impacting the defense package debate, involving President Trump and Jim Banks.Some support16 reports
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Jim Banks, a Republican senator representing Indiana, was reviewed by AVN on June 1, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Discussion on the scope of law and constitution in the Supreme Court, involving Jim Banks citing James Madison and Brett Kavanaugh suggesting legal changes.Well supported3 reports
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Jim Banks praised Steak 'n Shake for its pro-veteran stance, leading to an agreement to waive fees and prioritize veteran hiring.Some support1 report
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Jim Banks urged to oppose the Save Our Bacon Act.Some support1 report
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A bill has been introduced that aims to convert vacant buildings into housing.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The committee investigating the Capitol riot sought Google records on misinformation, while Jim Banks urged Bennie Thompson not to pursue phone records.Some support1 report
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Florida enrollment is dropping while the Senate debates policy, and Jim Banks questioned Minter during a Senate hearing.Some support1 report
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The Indiana Republican Party held its state convention in Fort Wayne, featuring a rivalry in the Secretary of State race.Some support1 report
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A threat made by Beau Bayh must be stopped by Jim Banks' staffer, Max Engling.Well supported5 reports
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Florida is moving away from SAT dominance, with DeSantis funding and supporting the use of the CLT for college admissions.Some support1 report
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Naval Support Activity Crane in Indiana focuses on advanced hypersonic and missile systems, bringing high-skilled jobs to the state.Some support2 reports
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Jim Banks publicly criticized Graham Platner's views on military service during his Senate campaign in Maine.Some support1 report
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Around Jim Banks this week
News at the entities that move Jim Banks most-
Republicans StructuralRepublicans drew a congressional map affecting Kansas City, while Jackson County established voting locations in Lee's Summit.Moves Jim Banks
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Indiana StructuralIowa-based Coleman Automotive Group is expanding its dealership network across the Midwest, including Illinois and Indiana.Moves Jim Banks
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Donald Trump StructuralTrump and Newsom clash over energy policy, with an executive order supporting coal projects in Oakland for Asian exports.Moves Jim Banks
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Brett Kavanaugh StructuralAOC and Kavanaugh campaigned in Maine, discussing Medicare, Gaza funding, and calls to defund the war in Iran.Moves Jim Banks
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JD Vance OperationalJD Vance spoke in Nebraska, promoting policy and announcing fertilizer investment, while urging voters to back Jim Pillen.Moves Jim Banks
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supreme court StructuralThe Supreme Court is involved in a dispute regarding the deportation of migrants to South Sudan, examining Trump's emergency powers and policies.Moves Jim Banks
Connections
The 40 strongest of 88, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Indiana Structural
Jim Banks serves as a political representative, actively influencing state policy and interests for Indiana.
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Republicans Structural
Jim Banks holds a formal membership as a Republican senator.
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Donald Trump Structural
Jim Banks aligns his legislative actions and policy proposals directly with the objectives and agenda set by Donald Trump.
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senate Structural
Jim Banks serves as a Senator, actively participating in legislative processes and policy discussions within the Senate.
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Brett Kavanaugh Structural
Banks drafts legislation specifically incorporating and referencing Kavanaugh's judicial concurrences and opinions.
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JD Vance Operational
Jim Banks actively endorses JD Vance for his presidential bid, establishing a political partnership.
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Diego Morales Operational
The two entities are engaged in a political rivalry for the nomination/role of Secretary of State.
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Diego Morales Operational
Jim Banks and Diego Morales engaged in a competitive political struggle during the GOP nomination process, involving endorsements and support withdrawals.
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John Hickenlooper Operational
The two senators actively coordinate on policy initiatives and serve together on legislative panels.
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Federal Trade Commission Operational
Jim Banks advocates for the FTC to investigate alleged anticompetitive market practices through legislative action and resolutions.
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Bill Pulte Transactional
Jim Banks supported Bill Pulte's appointment as a defender of the American people.
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Alabama Operational
Jim Banks introduces specific Senate Bills within the governmental and jurisdictional context of Alabama.
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supreme court Structural
Jim Banks professionally monitors, interprets, and reacts to the guidance and decisions issued by the Supreme Court.
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Liz Brown Operational
The relationship is characterized by active competition between the two individuals in the political sphere.
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Morales Structural
Morales served as a staffer for Jim Banks.
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David Shelton Transactional
David Shelton was nominated by Jim Banks' political staffer.
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Jon Husted Operational
Jon Husted and Jim Banks are actively collaborating as co-sponsors on a legislative bill.
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Maggie Hassan Operational
Maggie Hassan is co-sponsoring a bill introduced by Jim Banks.
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Mark Warner Operational
The two entities are currently co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation, the MATCH IT Act.
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Mark Kelly Operational
Both introduced legislation regarding the tracking of AI's workforce impact.
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Roger Marshall Operational
Roger Marshall is a co-sponsor of Jim Banks' legislative bill.
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Bennie Thompson Transactional
Jim Banks advised Bennie Thompson not to pursue phone records on 2021-08-30.
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House Operational
Jim Banks leads the effort within the House to oversee federal grantmaking, demonstrating a functional co-action between the individual and the body.
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Katie Britt Operational
The two individuals are currently linked by co-sponsoring bills related to immigration enforcement.
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Joe Biden Operational
Jim Banks actively criticizes the policies and administration of Joe Biden.
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PENTAGON Operational
Jim Banks influenced the Pentagon to secure an amendment reversing its DEI policies.
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Todd Young Transactional
Both Jim Banks and Todd Young are currently co-sponsoring legislation regarding the Save Our Bacon Act.
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Jamieson Greer Operational
A advocates for specific policy changes regarding China, which B is urged to prioritize.
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SAT Operational
Jim Banks is actively challenging SAT's market dominance through specific amendments.
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Council of Economic Advisers Operational
Jim Banks encouraged the Council of Economic Advisers to examine AI policies.
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Greg Ballard Operational
Greg Ballard's campaign has criticized a poll linked to Jim Banks.
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Ashley Moody Operational
Both individuals are actively involved in the legislative push for the SAVE Act.
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Anna Paulina Luna Operational
Jim Banks cited Anna Paulina Luna's efforts regarding the SAVE America Act.
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Fort Wayne Shared context
Jim Banks' office was targeted while he was in Fort Wayne.
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Elizabeth Warren Operational
Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren actively collaborate and join forces on legislative resolutions.
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Huawei Mentioned together
Jim Banks commented on China's potential to repeat Huawei's operational playbook.
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Carmel Operational
The Mayor of Carmel has actively engaged Senator Jim Banks regarding local issues.
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Ilhan Omar Operational
Jim Banks and Ilhan Omar are observed to have opposing views on immigration policy.
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Beau Bayh Operational
Jim Banks actively criticized Beau Bayh's campaign tactics.
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Grissom Air Reserve Base Mentioned together
Jim Banks is actively proposing that Grissom Air Reserve Base host the U.S. Space Academy.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Jim Banks criticized Beau Bayh's campaign tactics, while Bayh's ties to Indianapolis were questioned during campaigning in Indiana.
- Shelton argues against a dark money group affiliated with Banks, and Bayh calls for an audit of Morales' office.
- Jim Banks' office in Fort Wayne was targeted, prompting an FBI investigation into threats across Indiana.
September 2026
7 events- Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren co-sponsored resolutions calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate market consolidation.
- Jim Banks criticized Biden's administration policies while discussing policy relevant to Indiana.
- Indiana advocates for hosting the U.S. Space Academy and discusses potential NASA headquarters relocation.
- Jim Banks urged Grissom Air Reserve Base to host a U.S. Space Academy.
- An inquiry into arrests in Indianapolis was launched by Carson, while Jim Banks voiced support for ICE enforcement in the city.
- Jim Banks' post gained traction among MAGA allies.
- André Carson represents Marion County, while Jim Banks commented on ICE operations in Indiana. Carson also demanded information from Markwayne Mullin.
August 2026
8 events- Senator Jim Banks tours Indiana to assess disaster relief efforts while state officials update President Trump on recovery.
- A collection of unrelated topics discussed on August 18, 2026, including an investigation into Anthony Fauci, the federal response to weather in India, and the conflict in Iran.
- Senator Jim Banks is introducing new legislation while discussing foreign policy regarding Iran and critiquing Supreme Court decisions on citizenship.
- Todd Rokita, Mike Braun, Beckwith, and Jim Banks endorsed Paula Copenhaver's campaign on August 10, 2026.
- Jim Banks, Bernie Sanders, and Kristen Welker co-hosted a political interview on NBC News.
- Jim Banks publicly urged Miller to resign.
- Jim Banks and Mark Warner co-introduced bipartisan legislation known as the MATCH IT Act.
- Jim Banks delivered remarks on the Senate floor warning that China is interfering with U.S. elections.
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July 2026
13 events- Political figures, including Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren, have introduced resolutions calling for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate issues, with support from lawmakers in Indiana and Massachusetts.
- Amid legislative calls to cancel recess, Donald Trump urged John Thune to keep the Senate open for bill passage, joined by Jim Banks and Ashley Moody.
- Katie Britt, Jim Banks, and Ted Budd co-sponsored bills regarding immigration enforcement.
- Senators Jim Banks, Maggie Hassan, Roger Marshall, and Jon Husted co-sponsor a bill focused on AI workforce data.
- Mike Pence resides in Zionsville, which is in Indiana. Jim Banks represents Indiana politically.
- Senate Bill 4925 was introduced in Alabama, prompting an alert from the American Library Association regarding the proposed legislation.
- Jim Banks calls for sanctions against Canada, and Donald Trump echoes this sentiment regarding the country.
- Jim Banks and others jointly submitted a comment letter regarding oversight of federal grantmaking and spending.
- The ongoing Iran issue is impacting the defense package debate, involving President Trump and Jim Banks.
- Discussion on the scope of law and constitution in the Supreme Court, involving Jim Banks citing James Madison and Brett Kavanaugh suggesting legal changes.
- Jim Banks praised Steak 'n Shake for its pro-veteran stance, leading to an agreement to waive fees and prioritize veteran hiring.
- Jim Banks urged to oppose the Save Our Bacon Act.
- The committee investigating the Capitol riot sought Google records on misinformation, while Jim Banks urged Bennie Thompson not to pursue phone records.
June 2026
11 events- Political candidates are mentioned in the context of Indiana, including Diego Morales, David Shelton, Jim Banks, Beau Bayh, and Greg Ballard.
- Jim Banks and Diego Morales were involved in a GOP nomination fight that resulted in the withdrawal of support.
- The SAFE Act grants the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission new investigative and enforcement authorities.
- Jim Banks, a Republican senator representing Indiana, was reviewed by AVN on June 1, 2026.
- A bill has been introduced that aims to convert vacant buildings into housing.
- Florida enrollment is dropping while the Senate debates policy, and Jim Banks questioned Minter during a Senate hearing.
- The Indiana Republican Party held its state convention in Fort Wayne, featuring a rivalry in the Secretary of State race.
- A threat made by Beau Bayh must be stopped by Jim Banks' staffer, Max Engling.
- Florida is moving away from SAT dominance, with DeSantis funding and supporting the use of the CLT for college admissions.
- Naval Support Activity Crane in Indiana focuses on advanced hypersonic and missile systems, bringing high-skilled jobs to the state.
- Jim Banks publicly criticized Graham Platner's views on military service during his Senate campaign in Maine.