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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

 

Denver City Council At-Large vacancy candidate Q&A

The special election race to fill a vacancy features Alfredo Reyes, Whitney Traylor, Jeff Walker, Julissa Soto, Gabriel Konkle, Cynthia Diaz, Melissa Mejía, Jake Browne, Monica Martinez and Raymon Doane

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Colorado state representative faces lawsuit by a second aide alleging forced campaign work

This week’s lawsuit was the second filed against Rep. Sheila Lieder by a former aide in as many months.

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In Nebraska speech, Trump says Iran can ‘take out a city,’ mentions Los Angeles and San Diego

“Let ’em take out Los Angeles, let ’em take out San Diego,” Trump said.

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Alito says Supreme Court can’t stem emergency appeals and voices concern over Trump’s rhetoric

The number of emergency applications now rivals the annual tally of cases considered with full briefing.

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Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying him

The ads cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds.

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City Council approves contract addition for Denver law firm after scrutiny on billing rates

The majority of the City Council approved a $500,000 contract addition for the law firm Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell after some members had raised questions about the extension.

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Colorado’s Amendment 81 would open door to ICE cooperation. Critics warn of racial profiling, other risks.

Amendment 81 would not fully upend Colorado’s so-called “sanctuary laws,” which limit cooperation with immigration authorities. But it’s drawn split opinions from some law enforcement officials.

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Denver’s four referred questions, 2H through 2K, deal with Xcel Energy franchise, budgeting and more

The Denver City Council approved four referred questions on the November ballot — 2H through 2K — dealing with matters ranging from a new Xcel Energy franchise agreement to a change in budgeting.

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