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Friday, February 6, 2026

Trump shares a racist video that depicts the Obamas as primates

Trump’s post has drawn backlash for its treatment of the nation’s first Black president and first lady.

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After sponsor lambastes RFK Jr., Colorado bill aiming to increase vaccine access passes Senate

The Colorado Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would expand the list of who can authorize and prescribe vaccines and, in the sponsor’s words, sidestep “the dysfunction coming out of Washington.”

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Denver’s affordable-housing vacancy rate is at a 10-year high. Experts say the city still needs more units.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said one of his goals for 2026 is to bring another 2,500 affordable units online and 5,000 more market-rate units.

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Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.’s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak

The uncovered emails counter RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing statements regarding his 2019 Samoa trip.

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DougCo Commissioner explains decision to end general public comment: ‘We weren’t hearing new ideas’

Last week, Douglas County Commissioners announced they are ending general public comment at their business meetings, which are generally held the first and third Tuesday of each month.

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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

The actual savings for consumers remain unclear.

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Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers

Nike called the subpoena a surprising escalation.