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Your daily Colorado politics update for Wednesday, September 9
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms

Over Labor Day weekend, Trump and the White House shared memes showing him as a superhero.

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At campaign launch, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he wants faster progress, feels sense of ‘urgency’

Johnston kicks off the start of a race that will serve as a referendum on his approach to homelessness, housing affordability and bringing new life to downtown.

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New grand jury subpoenas being sent in investigation targeting Trump-Russia probe, AP sources say

DOJ is demanding testimony before a grand jury in investigation targeting perceived adversaries of Trump.

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Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride

His MAGA Inc. super PAC announced it is beginning to use its $400 million to influence tight races.

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Trump widens trade war with Canada beyond tariffs. Here’s what to know

Retaliatory Canadian tariffs took effect Tuesday on about $20 billion in U.S. goods.

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Forest Service could open much more of Colorado’s 11 million acres of public land to motorized vehicles

“Travel management sounds anodyne and wonky, but in many ways it’s how visitors are going to experience their national forests,” said Dan Hartinger of The Wilderness Society.

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Pushes for expanded county commissions play out in Douglas and Boulder counties

“As the size of the county has grown over time, there’s more of a need for more representation,” said Boulder County Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann, whether it’s in Longmont, Boulder or outlying parts.

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Pay advance company that backed efforts to change Colorado lending laws now faces AG lawsuit

The earned-wage access industry has twice backed legislation in Colorado that would’ve required companies to receive licensure before operating in the state. But those bills didn’t pass.

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When will Veo roll out scooter tech preventing sidewalk riding in Denver? Ask again in 2 to 4 weeks.

The city has had an ordinance in place since July 1 that requires the company to use technology that prevents sidewalk riding. But still, residents have complained that the problem continues.

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Widow of airman killed in Mideast is upset she was told Iran wasn’t a war while sorting out benefits

She was her husband was ineligible for benefits because “we were not at war.”

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