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Thursday, January 8, 2026

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

The tally of 221-205 was a key test before passage of the bill, which is expected Thursday.

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Colorado Springs DA enters Republican race for state attorney general

Michael Allen becomes the sole Republican running in the field to succeed Attorney General Phil Weiser, who’s running for governor.

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US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation

Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels.

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Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says

It’s a 2.2% smaller gain than it had predicted in 2025.

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Former CPW director accepts job in Wyoming after being pushed out of role in Colorado

The former head of Colorado Parks and Wildlife will begin a new job as the deputy director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department after recently resigning from his position in the Centennial State.

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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing ‘dangerous times’

The 2026 military budget is set at $901 billion.

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Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

Greenland is part of NATO ally Denmark.