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Your daily Colorado politics update for Wednesday, April 1
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Trump goes to the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over his bid to limit birthright citizenship

The case frames another test of Trump’s assertions of executive power.

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Stopgap measures aren’t enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Despite those maneuvers, crude oil surpassed $100 a barrel.

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Trump claims Iran president wants ceasefire; no response from Iran

Trump is scheduled to address the nation later in the day.

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Denver keeps license plate cameras as council approves Axon contract in a tight vote

Mayor Mike Johnston, whose administration proposed the Axon contract, has been an ardent supporter of the license plate-reading technology, saying it’s a vital tool to help solve crime in the city.

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Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is set to go along with three destroyers.

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Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

The order calls for making a list of eligible voters in each state.

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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Colorado and Denver over immigration laws

U.S. District Court Judge Gordon P. Gallagher ruled Tuesday that federal authorities could not compel officials in Denver or at the state level “to implement federal regulatory programs.”