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Monday, November 3, 2025

Trump takes aim at laws in Colorado and other states that shield credit scores from medical debt

Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of health care debt, with millions burdened by $10,000 or more in unpaid bills.

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Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

President Trump made clear he has no plans to negotiate to reopen the government, In an interview aired Sunday on CBS’ “60 Minutes,”

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Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

The $4.1 billion Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps millions of low-income households pay to heat and cool their homes.

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Trump says China’s Xi has assured him that he won’t take action on Taiwan during Republican’s term

President Donald Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China while the Republican leader is in office.

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As feds’ new stance against Canadian-sourced wolves throws wrench in Colorado’s plans, what’s next?

“This is just plain politics and trying to throw sand in the gears of progress,” said Tom Delehanty, a senior attorney with Earthjustice’s Rocky Mountain Office.

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Gov. Jared Polis’ budget proposal takes aim at Medicaid spending, eyes Pinnacol spin-off — again

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis warned Friday that Medicaid costs would consume most of the state budget in coming years if work isn’t done now to reign in its spending.

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FDA restricts use of kids’ fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks