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Sunday, November 16, 2025

In Colorado governor’s race, two heavy-hitting Democrats cleared the primary field. But the fight’s just starting.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser have cleared the field in the Democratic primary for Colorado governor. Each has seven months to persuade voters he’s the right nominee.

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Trump officials seek to transfer Tina Peters from Colorado prison to federal custody

The request comes after President Trump has repeatedly called for Peters, a prominent supporter of his false stolen election conspiracies from 2020, to be released from her nine-year sentence.

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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

An executive order will get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities.

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At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes

The president didn’t explain what supposed crimes he wanted the Justice Department to investigate.

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Mayor Mike Johnston appoints Brownstein lawyer as temporary chief of staff

Emily Garnett — a partner in the firm who specializes in antitrust law, government investigations and securities — will serve in the role beginning in December.

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Trump administration repealing protections for key swaths of Alaska petroleum reserve

The U.S. Interior Department said the final rule would be published next week.

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Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on sharing confidential housing data

The emails show the data was shared with rival Freddie Mac.