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Friday, September 5, 2025

Trump will seek ‘Department of War’ rebrand for Pentagon

Trump cannot formally change the name without legislation, which his administration will request from Congress.

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Joe Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer on forehead

Biden received Mohs surgery, which removes skin until no cancer remains.

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Some Denver voters are souring on Mayor Mike Johnston, poll shows, but experts say he could regain footing

Slightly more than half of voters said they thought the city is headed in the right direction, compared to 44% who said the same in 2023. More are also feeling optimistic about downtown’s recovery.

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WATCH: Sen. Michael Bennet, RFK Jr. get in screaming match over vaccine panel appointments

“Should parents and schools in Colorado be prepared for more measles outbreaks as a result of that? How about more mumps outbreaks?” Sen. Michael Bennet asked.

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DC lawsuit challenges Trump’s National Guard deployment as a forced ‘military occupation’

The city’s AG says the troops are essentially an “involuntary military occupation.”

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Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case and reverse ruling finding them illegal

The Trump administration is taking the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court.

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Kennedy tries to defend COVID-19 vaccine stance in raucous Senate hearing

Many medical groups have called for Kennedy’s resignation.