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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support

The 50-47 vote tally showed that a small number of Republicans are willing to challenge Trump.

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Gov. Jared Polis faces possible rebuke by party for Tina Peters clemency — as JD Vance says she may qualify for payout

Hundreds of Colorado Democratic elected officials, volunteers and voters have asked the state party to formally censure Gov. Jared Polis over his decision to commute Tina Peters’ prison term.

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Trump and Kennedy seek to relax safeguards for AI healthcare tools

There are persistent questions about the systems’ quality.

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Vice President JD Vance to speak at U.S. Air Force Academy commencement in Colorado

Vice President JD Vance will speak to hundreds of graduating cadets at this year’s U.S. Air Force Academy commencement ceremony in Colorado Springs, academy officials announced Tuesday.

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Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

The surprise visit after the Senate parliamentarian rejected its inclusion in a bill.

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US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

The settlement is part of a deal resolving Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political after voting rights decision

Polling has shown public trust in the Supreme Court at historic lows in recent years.