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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Ute Indian Tribe sues Colorado for discrimination in state parks legislation

The Ute Indian Tribe is suing Colorado for discrimination in federal court, alleging that a recently passed law denies the Tribe equal access to its ancestral lands.

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US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians

Trump said the airstrikes were launched against Islamic State militants “who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”

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Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

A 20-point plan under discussion ‘is about 90% ready,’ the Ukrainian president said.

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After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files

It further delays compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.

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Broomfield Democrat will replace late Sen. Faith Winter after winning vacancy appointment

A Democratic vacancy committee on Tuesday night appointed Rep. William Lindstedt to a state Senate seat for the coming legislative session.

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Colorado men’s prisons will run out of space in next fiscal year, state warns

The Colorado Department of Corrections can house about 15,077 men across state and privately run prisons. The male population averaged about 15,006 in November.

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Freed from ICE facility, activist Jeanette Vizguerra urges detainees: ‘Don’t give up. Keep fighting.’

Jeanette Vizguerra’s attempts to regain her freedom had galv