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Your daily Colorado politics update for Wednesday, April 15
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair remains with central bank after his term ends

Trump has for months wanted to remove Powell as chair of the Fed.

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Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4

The latest strike brings the death toll to 175 since the operations began.

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State faces new flare-up of safety concerns over transitional living facility in north Denver suburb

“We recognize and support the critical need for expanded mental health services,” Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty said. “But good intentions on their own are not enough.”

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Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The move would erase the convictions for the extremist group leaders, including founder Stewart Rhodes.

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Democrats seek to overturn Trump’s new rules for student loan forgiveness

New rule targets organizations working with immigrants and transgender youth.

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Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method

The ad ends with the message: “Vote by mail — keep it, protect it, expand it.”

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Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves 2 dead, US military says

With the latest attack, at least 170 people have been killed in the boat strikes.