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Your daily Colorado politics update for Sunday, September 14
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

What does the loss of U.S. Space Command mean to Colorado Springs?

The state’s second-largest city has to figure out how to maintain its position in the aerospace and defense sector without U.S. Space Command headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, where it has been for the past six years.

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Unaffiliated voters claim outright majority of Colorado electorate

“There is no incentive anymore for a voter to register with a party,” aside from personal identity, Colorado State University political science professor Kyle Saunders said.

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Democrat Yadira Caraveo drops bid to retake 8th Congressional District seat

“Unfortunately, I faced very strong resistance to my candidacy this cycle due almost entirely to the stigmatization of mental health in America,” the Democrat said.

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Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands

Schumer argues the country is in a different place than it was earlier this year.

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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

Memphis’ Democratic mayor was expected to hold a news conference Friday afternoon.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

The suspected shooter was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.

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In Congress, Colorado representatives push to limit health care losses

H.R. 1, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” will reduce the number of people covered by Medicaid by adding work requirements and making enrollees prove their eligibility more frequently.