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Thursday, August 13, 2026

ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

The size of the purchase suggests ICE plans to equip most or all its officers.

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Gun group sues to halt Colorado’s new training requirement for certain firearms

Senate Bill 3 “all but eliminates” the opportunity for many Coloradans to buy magazine-fed rifles or gas-operated pistols, according to injunction request.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration

Leavitt is the youngest person in history to hold the role.

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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president’s posts on US policy

The lawsuit alleges Trump’s deal with his media firm violates the Constitution.

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Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids

Doctors say the recommendations are not based on science and worry they will worsen vaccine hesitancy.

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston files to run for re-election in 2027

He will take on 10 other mayoral candidates who have entered the race so far, including Councilwoman Shontel Lewis and previous mayoral candidate Lisa Calderón.

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Affordable housing, lured bears, bank scams: Scores of new Colorado laws take effect

Wednesday is the start date for more than 200 laws passed by legislators earlier this year.

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ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

The devices are known as the G.L.O.V.E., which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter.

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FACT FOCUS: Trump makes false claims as he signs order urging revisions around childhood vaccines

Many public health experts expressed concern about the recommendations.

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Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and talks seem again to have stalled.

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