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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard

Trump says Pulte will keep his other positions even as he fills in for Gabbard.

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Gov. Jared Polis vetoes lobbying transparency bill, arguing it would be ‘very mean’ to future governors

Lawmakers said the measure was an attempt to reset the legislature’s relationship with the governor’s office after Jared Polis’ two terms.

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Denver City Council approves $15.5 million tax break for Rossonian Hotel development

The building, once called the Baxter Hotel, was a popular event space for jazz performances between the 1930s and 1950s.

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Gov. Jared Polis moves to appeal Denver judge’s order blocking compliance with ICE subpoena

The filing indicates that Gov. Jared Polis will try to overturn that order and argue that ICE’s claims in the subpoena are sufficient to sidestep state law and turn over personal information to the agency.

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Denver Councilwoman Sarah Parady announces she will resign over health concerns

Sarah Parady, who was elected in 2023, serves as one of the council’s at-large members, meaning she represents the entire city rather than a specific district.

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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

The department says it “disagrees strongly” with the ruling but would abide by it.

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Coloradans harmed by ‘conversion therapy’ can sue for damages under new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis

Gov. Jared Polis also issued an executive order that seeks to ensure the state doesn’t fund efforts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.