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Thursday, June 4, 2026

In Colorado attorney general’s race, Jena Griswold’s experience and prominence have made her a target

Jena Griswold’s Democratic opponents share her revulsion toward the man in the White House, but they say it matters how litigation is pursued.

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Polis vetoes bills that would allow Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials, ban swipe fees

Gov. Jared Polis vetoed legislation Wednesday that would’ve allowed Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials who violated their civil rights.

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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to prevent an outcome that would show mounting opposition.

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Jeffco Public Schools pushes back as feds renew threat to pull funding over transgender student policies

The warning marks the second time this year that the agency’s Office of Civil Rights has accused Jeffco Public Schools of violating Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

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Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump’s settlement fund is dropped

Senate Republicans are preparing to vote on a $70 billion immigration funding bill.

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Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks

Tariffs are paid by U.S. importers who usually try to pass along those higher costs to customers.

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DOJ moves to join challenge of Colorado’s visa process for crime victims

The U.S. Department of Justice wants to join a local lawsuit challenging a 2021 Colorado law that sought to streamline the process for crime victims who are not U.S. citizens to apply for legal status within the country.