The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel editorial: Let’s trust the process of independent query
Now that a former FBI director has been given sweeping authority to investigate any connection between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia – and “any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation” – it’s time to exhibit some patience and let the process play itself out.
What needed to happen has happened – thanks to the ingenious checks and balances that the constitutional framers baked into our system of governance. That includes a free press fulfilling its watchdog role.
The news that the Justice Department on Wednesday appointed Robert Mueller as “special counsel” to lead a federal investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election was just one headline among many emanating from coverage of an increasingly turbulent White House.
Lauren Boebert’s hard ‘no’ on Pentagon Iran funding request puts Mike Johnson in tough spot
Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner
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Rubio gains ground in 2028 jockeying as Iran war elevates his profile
Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner
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Michael Karlik
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A federal judge dismissed the claims against a medical contractor for the Eagle County jail and its employees earlier this month, concluding there were insufficient allegations that they violated the constitutional rights of a man who died by suicide in...
Colorado Senate committee advances bill increasing overtime threshold for farmworkers
Marianne Goodland
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Updated 3 hours ago
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Colorado bill to fund mental health care with alcohol taxes defeated in House committee
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 2 hours ago
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Marissa Ventrelli
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Federal judge advances lawsuit seeking overtime compensation for Aurora firefighter trainees
Michael Karlik
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Updated 6 hours ago
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Appeals court says jury not obligated to apply discounts to determine value of stolen merch
Michael Karlik
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Updated 6 hours ago
Colorado’s second-highest court concluded on Thursday that it was up to a Douglas County jury to determine the value of stolen merchandise at a defendant’s theft trial, after both sides presented different estimates of the items’ value. Under state law,...
Trump switches endorsement back to Jeff Hurd, says Hope Scheppelman is ending run in Colorado’s 3rd CD
Ernest Luning
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In a surprise twist, President Donald Trump on Friday said he was again endorsing Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd after pulling his support from the Grand Junction Republican last month and instead backing Hurd’s primary challenger in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional...
Highway 115 fire blows up, road closed south of Colorado Springs
Nick Smith
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Updated 5 hours ago
A fast-moving fire burning along Colorado 115 south of Colorado Springs blew the containment line Thursday, spreading farther east onto Fort Carson and scorching nearly 700 acres, officials said. The blaze, known as the 24 fire, was fully uncontained as...