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Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is welcoming a group of Democratic lawmakers from Texas who left the state in the wake of Republican efforts to redistrict the state mid-decade.
They will address the push from President Donald Trump and Republican state lawmakers to create more Republican House seats before the 2026 midterm elections.
Federal judge declines to order Denver to let police critic apply for review board
Michael Karlik
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Updated 31 minutes ago
A federal judge declined on Friday to order that Denver permit a longtime police critic to apply to join the board tasked with reviewing officers’ use of force. Regan Benson sought to become one of the two community members on...
Flags lowered, colors raised: Colorado leaders and friends celebrate Sen. Faith Winter’s life
Marianne Goodland
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Updated 59 minutes ago
It was the colors that stood out as hundreds braved the cold on Friday to celebrate the life of Sen. Faith Winter, who died in a two-car crash on Nov. 26. Flags at the state Capitol flew at half-staff at...
Colorado Supreme Court to hear case on ballot measure disclosure requirements
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 2 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging whether the state can require ballot measure committees to disclose the names of their registered agents in election communications. The case stems from a complaint filed during the 2020...
Divided 10th Circuit orders pretrial release of defendant facing drug charges
Michael Karlik
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Updated 2 hours ago
The Denver-based federal appeals court overturned a trial judge’s order keeping a defendant in custody pending trial on Thursday, ruling 2-1 that she was entitled to release under the law. Erika Esmeralda Garcia stands accused of two charges related to...
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Jack Birle, Washington Examiner
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Updated 4 hours ago
The Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear arguments in a case challenging President Donald Trump‘s executive order on birthright citizenship later this term. In an order released Friday afternoon, the justices said they would take up for review Trump...
Gavin Newsom pushes back on Halle Berry’s claim that ‘he should not be president’
Sydney Topf, Washington Examiner
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Updated 6 hours ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said he’s “reconciling” with actress Halle Berry after she criticized him for vetoing menopause-related legislation in the state. While walking through Newark Liberty International Airport, TMZ asked Newsom about Berry’s comments. The California governor said people...
Trump finally gets his peace prize as FIFA hands him inaugural award at World Cup draw
Christian Datoc and Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner
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Updated 3 hours ago
President Donald Trump has long said he is unbothered by being snubbed for a Nobel Peace Prize. However, that did not stop his friend and FIFA President Gianni Infantino from handing him an award and a medal on Friday, seemingly created just...
TPUSA mounts pressure campaign on Indiana Republicans opposed to redistricting
David Zimmermann Washington Examiner
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Updated 6 hours ago
Turning Point USA on Friday mounted a pressure campaign against Indiana Republicans who resisted President Donald Trump’s mid-decade redistricting push in the state legislature. The conservative organization launched the effort with the help of pro-Trump super PACs. The groups will...
In last four years, five northern states saw most illegal crossings
Center Square, Washington Examiner
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Updated 6 hours ago
(The Center Square) – Under the Biden administration, the greatest number of illegal border crossers at the U.S.-Canada border was reported in U.S. history, breaking records nearly every month for four years, The Center Square first reported. While record-high numbers...
Newsom spars with Bondi over California redistricting lawsuit after Texas win
David Zimmermann Washington Examiner
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Updated 6 hours ago
The Department of Justice traded barbs with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) office on social media after the Supreme Court delivered a mid-decade redistricting win for Texas Republicans on Thursday. The online exchange started when Attorney General Pam Bondi hailed the...