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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Trump’s immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

Critics say Trump’s immigration message undercuts the message of unity that the World Cup represents.

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Denver council members push back on city’s proposal to expand uses of bag fee proceeds

Councilman Chris Hinds, who was one of the council members who sponsored the original legislation, expressed concern that the expansion of fee uses was too broad.

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CPW director who oversaw wolf reintroduction resigned to avoid being fired, documents show

The director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife resigned his position late last month to avoid being fired and was given another job with the state, documents show.

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Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

The Trump administration says all 11 people aboard were killed.

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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

The review by the Pentagon inspector general’s office was delivered to lawmakers.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis asks Trump administration to reconsider killing free online tax-filing program

Gov. Jared Polis asked the federal government to reconsider its decision to halt IRS Direct File in a letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Laying off city workers will end up costing Denver nearly $5 million in one-time expenses

The costs associated with Denver layoffs amount to nearly 5% of the $104 million in savings the city expects those cuts to generate beginning in 2026.