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Thursday, August 27, 2026

How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to people entering legally

The State Department has paused all immigrant visa applications.

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Gov. Jared Polis pardons 29 Coloradans convicted of crimes

“Of the hundreds of applications for pardons my office receives, yours is one of the few I am granting,” Gov. Jared Polis wrote in letters to the people he pardoned.

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A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump’s golf course with ammunition

Jeanine John Taele was sent to a mental health court for evaluation.

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US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants

U.S.-Canada trade talks typically get testy, said expert Christopher Sands.

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Judge removes hurdle for Trump mail voting order as Colorado, other states file new challenge before midterms

The new lawsuit comes after the Supreme Court threw out an injunction the same plaintiffs won earlier.

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US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean

The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.

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Colorado will still mail out all ballots, despite Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Trump’s order

“The president still has no authority to determine who gets to vote by mail,” attorney Andrew Garber said.

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Children’s Hospital Colorado doctors who provided gender-affirming care must testify but can hide their identities

The doctors said they would face increased federal pressure, as well as the possibility of death threats from people who don’t agree with how they treated transgender children, if their identities were made public.

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Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues

The center’s board voted to add “Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump.”

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Denver DSA chapter endorses Shontel Lewis’ bid against Mayor Mike Johnston

The backing of the Denver DSA could give a meaningful boost to Lewis’ campaign in the wake of the group’s recent popularity, both locally and nationally, in Democratic primary elections.

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