The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Move past Kavanaugh
There’s a reason federal courthouses are imposing structures. They’re architecturally designed to be intimidating spaces to impress upon all who enter the power of the judiciary.
The irony is that the judicial branch is a very delicate institution with neither the power of the sword nor the purse. It’s only asset – it’s only currency – is legitimacy. That legitimacy is derived, in part, from the way federal judges ascend to the bench.
Trump to attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for first time as president
Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner
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Updated 1 hour ago
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he accepted an invitation to this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. It would mark the first time Trump has attended the dinner, in either term, since he’s been president. Trump announced the decision...
Primary rival sues to prevent Democrat Eileen Laubacher from going through assembly in Colorado’s 4th CD
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Democratic congressional candidate Trish Calvarese on Monday asked a judge to prevent one of her primary rivals, Eileen Laubacher, from participating in the caucus and assembly process to seek the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s...
Colorado lawmakers tackle legislation on sexual assault
Jenny Deam
jenny-deam@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
A panel of Colorado lawmakers on Monday unanimously approved a bill that supporters say will offer protections and support to victims of domestic violence, stalking, sex trafficking and sexual assault, including mandatory training for law enforcement on trauma. The measure,...
Denver adopts face mask ban for law enforcement
Deborah Grigsby
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Updated 3 hours ago
Members of the Denver City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing a mask or face covering while interrogating, detaining, or arresting an individual within Denver, including in city-owned buildings....
More than 20 Colorado counties receive grants to improve land record-keeping systems
Maren Prince
maren.prince@denvergazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
More than 20 Colorado counties received $2.5 million to improve their land record-keeping systems, according to a Monday news release. The State’s Electronic Recording Technology Board awarded 22 counties with grants ranging from $5,000 to $350,000, according to the release....
Denver among top 5 finalist cities for 2028 DNC
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Denver is among the five cities that could host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Committee announced Monday. Along with Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and Chicago have advanced in the application process to host the next DNC, which...
Colorado bill would require employers to grant legislative leave to state lawmakers
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
When she was elected to the legislature in 2022, Sen. Janice Marchman was hopeful she could bring real-world experience to the state’s education policy. Marchman, a Loveland Democrat, was the only actively-working teacher in the General Assembly for the past...
Colorado Supreme Court clarifies restraining order violations can always support burglary charge
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 20 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court’s majority ruled on Monday that a violation of a restraining order can also serve as a basis for finding a defendant guilty of burglary. Under state law, a person commits second-degree burglary by unlawfully entering or...
Big week ahead for major legislation to address housing affordability woes
Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner
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Updated 22 hours ago
The Senate is pushing ahead with a bipartisan bill to improve housing affordability, teeing up a critical week for housing on Capitol Hill and raising major questions about what provisions will be included. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) filed cloture on legislation from the...
Macron goes nuclear with increases to French warhead arsenal
Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner
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Updated 22 hours ago
French President Emmanuel Macron is channeling the atomic spirit of his predecessor Charles de Gaulle with orders for the French military to “increase the number of nuclear warheads” in the nation’s arsenal. Macron announced the seismic shift in France’s defensive...
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The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo County library district’s hot streak continues
For the Pueblo City-County Library District, this year has been one for the books. So to speak. A few days ago, the Colorado Association of Libraries named our district as Colorado’s 2018 Library of the Year. The award is given annually to a Colorado library that has achieved exceptional accomplishments during that year. Frankly, after […]
Suit challenges drilling on public land in Colorado, Utah
DENVER – Environmental groups have asked a judge to overturn the sale of drilling rights on public land in Colorado and Utah, saying the Trump administration didn’t consider the potential threat to public health and the environment. A lawsuit filed Thursday in Denver federal court seeks to reverse oil and gas leases on 184 square […]