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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Colorado will still mail out all ballots, despite Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Trump’s order

“The president still has no authority to determine who gets to vote by mail,” attorney Andrew Garber said.

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Children’s Hospital Colorado doctors who provided gender-affirming care must testify but can hide their identities

The doctors said they would face increased federal pressure, as well as the possibility of death threats from people who don’t agree with how they treated transgender children, if their identities were made public.

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Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues

The center’s board voted to add “Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump.”

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Denver DSA chapter endorses Shontel Lewis’ bid against Mayor Mike Johnston

The backing of the Denver DSA could give a meaningful boost to Lewis’ campaign in the wake of the group’s recent popularity, both locally and nationally, in Democratic primary elections.

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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term

Spike follows recalibrated approach after Homeland Security killed two Americans in January.

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Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races

Five states with critical Senate races count Canada as a major trading partner.

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Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

The announcement includes steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment.

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The Trump administration says it’s investigating these Colorado institutions. Here’s what’s really happening.

The Denver Post took a closer look at four federal investigations in Colorado to see what, if anything, the Trump administration has done to follow up on its public pronouncements.

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Pedestrian bridge near Summit FC stadium site wins Denver council approval

The bridge will allow people on foot to travel from the Regional Transportation District’s I-25 and Broadway station over the railroad lines and into the stadium district.

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Colorado officials decry Supreme Court ruling siding with Trump on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

The decision leaves room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump’s order.

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