Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Remembering who we are
In the run up to the election, Steve ErkenBrack has authored a series of essays that collectively ask, “What is it that makes America great?” …read full editorial here.
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...
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Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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Updated 3 hours ago
CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE Denver News: Who knows if the lyrics from “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” ever swirled around Cleo Parker Robinson’s mind back in 1970 when she founded a grassroots dance troupe bearing her name. Perhaps they did because on Jan. 15, it was obvious that the dreams...
Federal judge says ICE cannot impose monitoring conditions beyond immigration judge’s order
Michael Karlik
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Updated 4 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 4 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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Updated 4 hours ago
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 5 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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Updated 5 hours ago
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 7 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...
Xcel cuts power in northern Colorado due to wildfire risk
Dan Boniface
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Updated 6 hours ago
Xcel Energy shut off power in parts of northern Colorado on Friday due to high winds and dry conditions, the company said Thursday. The shutoff began at 8 a.m. and impacts people near Fort Collins and Loveland, along the Interstate...