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Monday, July 20, 2026

Voters in Colorado’s battleground district are wary of AI — and party affiliation doesn’t much matter

“Voters are intrigued by AI, but they have a lot of anxieties,” said Steven Kull of the Program for Public Consultation. “They agree it’s not enough for the tech companies themselves to regulate AI.”

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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plan to attend the final.

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Family searches for answers after Colorado immigrant dies in Mississippi detention center

“How does it happen in the middle of the day, especially when it sounds like staff did some kind of intervention (the day before)?” immigrant-rights advocate Alex Sánchez said.

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Colorado academics worry about future of scientific progress amid fallout from Trump’s research cuts

More than $375 million in federal grants to Colorado schools have been terminated and reinstated — or axed altogether.

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Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts

The judge granted a summary judgment preventing the administration from using the clause.

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Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here’s what they really say

The reports showed no evidence of China or any foreign entity manipulating votes.

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Denver Councilwoman Shontel Lewis will run against Mayor Mike Johnston in 2027

Shontel Lewis, who was endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America when she ran for council, may be hoping to ride the momentum of recent DSA victories in Denver.