Eagle with golf clubs? Altered seal at Trump speech
WASHINGTON – The White House says it didn’t know that an altered presidential seal featuring a two-headed eagle clutching golf clubs would be displayed at a speech by President Donald Trump this week.
Spokesman Judd Deere says officials “never saw the seal” before it was projected on a screen behind Trump as he was introduced at Turning Point USA’s teen summit on Tuesday. The real seal has a bald eagle clutching arrows in one set of talons and an olive branch in the other.
A spokesman for Turning Point USA told The Washington Post, which first reported on the seal, it fired a video team member for mistakenly displaying the seal.
Deere referred additional questions to Turning Point USA. The conservative group did not immediately return an emailed request for comment Thursday.
Colorado bill prohibits credit card companies from charging ‘swipe fees’ on sales taxes
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 hour ago
Colorado senators on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal to eliminate credit card “swipe fees” on sales taxes. Proponents say the move would save businesses tens of thousands of dollars annually, while critics have countered those fees are needed to...
First ever disciplinary trial of a Colorado judge scheduled under new system
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
A disciplinary panel on Thursday scheduled a mid-August hearing to adjudicate the alleged misconduct of Montezuma County Court Judge Ian J. MacLaren. Following voters’ passage of constitutional Amendment H in November 2024, adjudication of serious judicial misconduct allegations is open to public...
Colorado eyes licensure, new oversight body for autism therapy providers
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
A panel of Colorado legislators on Wednesday approved a bill establishing a new regulatory body and licensure requirements for professionals who provide therapy for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for the facilities in which they work. House...
Appeals court recognizes weekend, holiday rule applies to judicial review deadline
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 hours ago
Colorado’s second-highest court clarified for the first time on Thursday that the rule extending deadlines in civil cases when the final day falls on a weekend or holiday also applies to litigants seeking review of governmental decisions. Nicholas A. Rigato...
SCOTUS arguments, varied workload: 6 Colorado solicitors general talk about job
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
Six current and former solicitors general of Colorado, including two who have since become members of the bench, spoke to attorneys on Wednesday about how the role has changed over time, what the workload entails, and their experiences arguing at...
Colorado space startup secures $650 million for expansion
alex-edwards
alex.edwards@gazette.com
Updated 8 hours ago
The window to deliver space superiority for the U.S. is open but shrinking rapidly, according to defense startup True Anomaly. The Centennial-based company hit a milestone in its pursuit to help deliver that, announcing Tuesday that it raised $650 million...
Denver public safety power shut-offs ‘a last resort,’ Xcel says
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Although Denver has not yet experienced a public safety power shut-off, the Mile High City came close in December, according to Xcel Energy officials who briefed the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure committee Wednesday. Representatives from the utility company briefed members...
12 finalists selected to interview for Aurora Colfax revitalization board
Kyla Pearce
kyla.pearce@gazette.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Twelve finalists, including several area business owners, will interview for Aurora’s Downtown Development Authority Board in early May to form the oversight body for a project to revitalize Colfax Avenue. Aurora officials received 38 applications for the six board positions,...
Federal judge declines to end Denver sheriff employee’s sex discrimination suit
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 hours ago
A federal judge tentatively green-lit a former Denver Sheriff Department sergeant’s sex discrimination lawsuit for trial last month, based upon allegations that three female employees were promoted ahead of him despite his qualifications. U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang...
Selling dogs, cats in pet stores now banned in Colorado
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 37 minutes ago
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law last week prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs and cats. House Bill 1011 would still allow pet stores to house pets available for adoption through local shelters. Eight states and 26 Colorado...
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