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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Ken Salazar assails Trump’s ‘project of erasure’ in new book, promotes unity

Former Colorado attorney general, U.S. senator and ambassador to Mexico, has a book coming out: “Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America.”

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Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The paint is peeling from Washington’s Reflecting Pool after the renovation ordered by President Donald Trump, and he is now alleging that someone damaged it intentionally. “We’ve had some real problems with Vandalism at the beautiful Reflecting Pool,” he posted on his social media site Friday night. “Just like three days ago, […]

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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.