The Denver Post editorial: Trump is escalating foreign conflicts
President Donald Trump’s foreign policy has gone from confusing to terrifying. He’s escalating our conflicts abroad at an alarming rate and has been either unwilling or unable to articulate a clear strategy.
His interview on Wednesday morning with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo didn’t inspire confidence, it stoked concern.Trump said he’s sending an “armada” to North Korea, but refused to elaborate other than describing the capabilities of our submarines. Quickly things began escalating in the Pacific.
Trump said “we’re not going into Syria” but then he was adamant that President Bashar Assad has got to go. Trump said he was ready to use force, and not just if Assad uses chemical weapons again, but he left open questions about other provocation.
“When they drop barrel bombs and bombs of any kind right on top of a civilian population, that’s the worst thing — I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said.
10th Circuit oral arguments to feature trial judges for first time in 12 years
Michael Karlik
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Updated 2 hours ago
When the Denver-based federal appeals court convenes next week to hear oral arguments, six new faces will be staring down from the bench. No, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has not added six new members. It...
Federal judge says ICE cannot impose monitoring conditions beyond immigration judge’s order
Michael Karlik
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Updated 3 hours ago
A federal judge told U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday that it cannot impose additional restrictions or monitoring conditions beyond those ordered by an immigration judge when releasing a person on bond. In November, U.S. District Court Judge Gordon...
Colorado justices weigh constitutionality of student backpack search based on confidential tip
Michael Karlik
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Updated 3 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court considered on Wednesday whether a tip submitted through the state’s confidential school safety system provided a Douglas County administrator with reasonable suspicion to search a student’s backpack for drugs. A trial judge blocked evidence from the...
The odd couple: Vance and Rubio stick together through 2028 speculation
W. James Antle III Washington Examiner
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Washington insiders keep straining to see daylight between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, only for the two of them to maintain a united front. Vance and Rubio met together at the White House with Denmark’s...
Democrats ready war powers blitz to exploit a Trump ‘vulnerability’
Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner
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Updated 4 hours ago
Senate Democrats believe they’ve uncovered a backdoor to limiting President Donald Trump’s military operations abroad and conducting oversight despite limited minority power and few Republicans willing to buck the administration. Democrats are prepared to force a flurry of votes on...
Canada drops US-aligned tariffs on Chinese EVs in ‘landmark’ trade deal
Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday he is dropping special tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, marking Ottawa’s latest move to deepen ties with countries it views as more “predictable” than the United States. Under the “landmark” deal, Canada...
Mexican president highlights ‘compelling results’ in crackdown of cartels in face of Trump threats
Associated Press
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Updated 6 hours ago
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that efforts to crack down on Mexican cartels and slow migration north were showing “compelling results” in an effort to head off intervention talk by the Trump administration. The comments...
Longtime Denver resident Dick Young, a retired rear admiral and pioneering civic advocate, dies at 94
Ernest Luning
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Updated 7 hours ago
Richard Edward Young, a retired rear admiral, attorney and towering figure in Colorado’s civic landscape for more than six decades, died Jan. 7. He was 94. A lifelong advocate for civil rights, fair housing, veterans and his neighborhood, Young was...
Adams County deputy shot but stable, man killed
Michael Braithwaite
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Updated 3 minutes ago
An Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputy is stable — though likely still in critical condition because he’s in the intensive care unit — and a man is dead after both suffered gunshot wounds during what appears to be a shootout...
Colorado EDC approves nearly $6 million in tax incentives for 3 companies
Bernadette Berdychowski
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Updated 5 hours ago
The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved a total of nearly $6 million in job growth tax incentives for three companies considering expansions in the state on Thursday. The largest incentive package went to an unnamed quantum company described as “Project...