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Friday, May 1, 2026

Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline

Democrats and some Republicans have demanded formal approval for further military action.

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Colorado Senate passes bill loosening requirements for cities to get money from major housing fund

“The whole point of the bill is to discount what local governments are asked to do to have this funding available to them, so that governments who are making good-faith efforts … can still qualify.”

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Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown

The bipartisan package had already passed the Senate and its now goes to Trump.

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Police opposition kills Colorado lawmakers’ attempts to limit Flock cameras, data collection

“We had no leverage because law enforcement knew … the governor would veto a bill with anything in it they didn’t like,” Sen. Judy Amabile said.

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Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over the Iran war

Hegseth rejected accusations the Iran war was waged with no coherent strategy.

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Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

Experts say the decision will lead to a severe erosion of minority representation.

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Colorado lawmakers yank bills reworking marijuana sales tax, allowing wider sales of more potent THC drinks

A pair of bills that would have changed rules around marijuana and THC-infused drinks in Colorado died this week after the sponsors yanked them ahead of their first votes.