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Monday, December 15, 2025

Kids left without representation in Colorado immigration court after federal funding cuts

This year, RMIAN lost $1 million in long-standing federal funding, said Mekela Goehring, the organization’s executive director.

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Is DOJ investigation of Colorado prisons an honest probe or political stunt? Colorado industry watchers wary, but hopeful

The launch of the Colorado Department of Corrections investigation preceded Trump’s “full pardon” of Tina Peters.

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President Trump signs executive order in bid to block state AI regulations, including Colorado’s

Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer rights groups, have pushed for more regulations on AI, saying there is not enough oversight for the powerful technology.

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Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a court to stop Trump’s ballroom project.

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House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein’s estate

It’s a small part of more than 95,000 they received from the estate of Epstein.

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Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

Despite challenges, Trump remains confident about the party’s midterm prospects, but the GOP’s messaging struggles continue.

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President Donald Trump claims to pardon Tina Peters — a power he does not have, experts say

Doug Spencer, a constitutional law professor at the University of Colorado, called it “sad that our president hasn’t read or doe