Tag: Congress
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Congressional panel probes Denver, Boulder over ICE cooperation limits
A congressional panel is reviewing Denver and Boulder’s policies, alleging that these cities, along with other “sanctuary” jurisdictions, are declining to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, the body announced Wednesday. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, issued letters to the district attorneys, sheriffs and police chiefs of Denver and Boulder,…
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Congress presses Colorado court about rule tied to immigration enforcement
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is seeking information from Colorado’s court administrator regarding a new requirement that attorneys certify they will not use court data for immigration enforcement, arguing it unlawfully obstructs federal law and compels political speech tied to the state’s “sanctuary” policies. Colorado, a blue state that has passed “sanctuary” laws, has been…
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Boebert, Trump put U.S. House control at risk | Jimmy Sengenberger
Two big congressional news stories broke from Colorado last week — both involving prominent Republicans making dubious bets. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert abandoned President Donald Trump on Iran, and Trump re-embraced U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd after wrongly un-endorsing his bid for reelection in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District weeks before. “I’ve already told leadership, ‘I am…
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Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats | ANALYSIS
A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in…
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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, there is no official event to memorialize what happened that day, when a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters made its way down Pennsylvania Avenue, battled police at the Capitol barricades and stormed inside, as lawmakers fled. The political parties refuse to agree to…
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Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado dies at 92
DENVER — Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the former senator and U.S. representative of Colorado known for his passionate advocacy of Native American issues, died Tuesday. He was 92. Campbell died of natural causes surrounded by his family, his daughter, Shanan Campbell, confirmed to The Associated Press. Campbell, a Democrat who stunned his party by joining the…
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Tension surrounding the Space Force? Congress weighs in on staffing
The large annual defense act steps into staffing issues within the Space Force, requiring roughly equal staffing between operational and acquisition positions. The National Defense Authorization Act also requires the Secretary of the Air Force to examine the Space Force’s Integrated Mission Deltas leadership and assess whether an acquisitions officer should be required to lead…
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Rep. Joe Neguse joins family in call for Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse joined the parents of 17-year-old cycling phenom Magnus White Wednesday to push for a bill named in his honor. The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2024 (H.R. 10347) was initially introduced by Neguse, along with Jill and Michael White, to the…
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Judge overturns first-ever minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes, including those in Colorado
A federal judge in Texas last month overturned the first-ever minimum staffing requirement at most of the nation’s nursing homes, including in Colorado — gutting what some call crucial safety and quality of care measures. On April 7, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled in a summary judgement that while “rooted in laudable goals,” the…