Manage your account
U.S. Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican who represents Indiana’s 4th Congressional District, has been hospitalized along with his wife after a car accident.
“She’s going to be fine, he’s going to be fine, but it was a bad accident,” President Donald Trump said during a speech Jan. 6 at a House GOP member retreat in Washington.
Baird’s office confirmed his vehicle was hit in a car accident in a statement.
“Congressman Baird is in the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, and he is extraordinarily grateful for everyone’s prayers during this time,” the statement read. “Congressman Baird looks forward to continuing his work on behalf of Hoosiers.”
It’s unclear how long Baird will be out, but his hospitalization further weakens the Republicans’ slim 218-213 majority in Congress, after the death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California and the resignation of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.
Baird’s GOP colleagues, including Sen. Todd Young, Rep. Jefferson Shreve and Rep. Rudy Yakym, offered prayers and well wishes to the 80-year-old congressman.
Contact breaking politics reporter Marissa Meador at mmeador@gannett.com or find her on X at @marissa_meador.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana congressman Jim Baird reportedly hospitalized
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Also, what are the expectations for Jacob Misiorowski and Jackson Chourio in 2026?
Missing the postseason on the heels of years of playoff disappointment in the Lamar Jackson era ultimately cost a franchise stalwart his job.
Previewing the CFP semifinals. Trinidad Chambliss petitions for a sixth year of eligibility. The college football calendar is set to change, again.
Dreame has made its arm-enabled vacuum a reality with the Cyber 10 Ultra.
The film follows Sweeney’s Millie Calloway as she gets wrapped up in another mystery.
The second season of Unrivaled is here! Here's a look at who's playing and how to watch every game.
This year at CES 2026, Dreame is showing off a prototype of the Cyber X robot vacuum that can climb up and down an entire flight of stairs.
Matt Harmon goes over what each non-playoff team needs to do this offseason to help us all out in fantasy football.
Justin Boone shares his early 2026 fantasy football running back rankings.
