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Saturday, June 20, 2026

Democratic groups spend big to boost Rep. Diana DeGette against Melat Kiros in primary’s final weeks

The largest outside contributions came this week from the super PAC Pro-Choice Majority Action, which spent nearly $460,000 on TV ads supporting Diana DeGette.

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President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

President Trump showcased a new Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 to serve as Air Force One.

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Lynn Bartels, a venerable and tenacious reporter at The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, dies at 69

“It didn’t matter what party you were in, or what issues were important to you — you were fair game. It might mean she’d write a glowing piece about you. It might also mean she’d write a tough one — one you wouldn’t like.”

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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context

Borrowers must enroll in auto pay to qualify for temporary student loan rate cuts.

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Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections

The relationship seems to be nearing a breaking point.

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Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance

The fighting deepened doubts about initial agreement to end war in Iran.

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Democrats say money from Trump’s tax bill is paying for White House ballroom project

Trump has insisted that no taxpayer dollars would be used for the ballroom.