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Your daily Colorado politics update for Thursday, September 10
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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears

Fetterman has grown increasingly isolated from his party.

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In Denver visit, top congressional Democrat condemns President Trump’s ‘revenge’ targeting of Colorado

“This is a level of … retributive behavior that should not come from people in high office,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a Denver stop on Wednesday.

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Six months after Denver councilman promised wage proposal, restaurant industry still waiting

In February, Denver City Councilman Darrell Watson said he would propose a change to Denver’s tipped minimum wage structure within a month to help the struggling industry.

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Community rallies around 4 charged in Arapahoe County protests against ICE

The charges stem from a July 20 protest at an ICE field office in Centennial, according to Arapahoe County court records.

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Victor Marx keeps up with Phil Weiser in governor’s race fundraising, but he’s burning through cash fast

Republican Victor Marx has appeared to keep up in the cash race for governor — but a much higher spending rate, mostly going to more fundraising mail, has left him with a notably lighter war chest.

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With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms

Over Labor Day weekend, Trump and the White House shared memes showing him as a superhero.

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At campaign launch, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he wants faster progress, feels sense of ‘urgency’

Johnston kicks off the start of a race that will serve as a referendum on his approach to homelessness, housing affordability and bringing new life to downtown.

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New grand jury subpoenas being sent in investigation targeting Trump-Russia probe, AP sources say

DOJ is demanding testimony before a grand jury in investigation targeting perceived adversaries of Trump.

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Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride

His MAGA Inc. super PAC announced it is beginning to use its $400 million to influence tight races.

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Trump widens trade war with Canada beyond tariffs. Here’s what to know

Retaliatory Canadian tariffs took effect Tuesday on about $20 billion in U.S. goods.

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