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Sen. Michael Bennet agreed with Kennedy's concerns that the United States is facing a health care crisis regarding ultra-processed foods but challenged him on several of his previous statements.
President Trump said he wants to prep Guantanamo Bay for "the worst criminal illegal aliens."
The EPA chief will help President Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations.
The Laken Riley Act aims to expand the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.
The Trump administration is reversing the Biden administration's decision to extend the Temporary Protected Status program for Venezuelans in the U.S.
A move by the Trump administration to freeze federal funding quickly blocked temporarily by a federal judge is sending waves of concern through the nonprofit and research community in Colorado.
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
Walt Nauta, an aide to President Trump, and Carlos de Oliveira, former property manager at Mar-a-Lago, were charged alongside the president in 2023. They all pleaded not guilty.
A poll shows very few Greenland residents have any interest in President Trump's call for the autonomous Danish territory to become part of the U.S.
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
Many of Colorado's elected leaders responded on Tuesday to a plan from the Trump administration to freeze federal grants and loans.
Federal funding makes up 20%-40% of Colorado's state budget in any given year, helping pay for everything from food banks and foster care to public health and crop protection.
Rep. Gabe Evans, a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Less than a year after Gov. Polis vetoed a bill to overhaul Colorado's labor unionization law, a House committee approved a new bill that's essentially a carbon copy of the old one.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could approve the first prescription psychedelic therapy as early as this year, and state lawmakers are scrambling to ensure Coloradans will be able to access it immediately.
Some Democratic Colorado lawmakers are demanding answers after reports that "death cards" were left in the vehicles of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Colorado lawmakers are demanding answers after reports that "death cards" were left in the vehicles of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and over claims that immigration agents used fake traffic stops to detain them.
Lisa Calderón, who has worked in different capacities at several nonprofits and in academia, is hoping to unseat Denver Mayor Mike Johnston after his first term.
Coloradans could sue federal immigration agents who violate their constitutional rights in state court under a bill that passed its first committee at the Colorado State Capitol.
On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis joined governors from across the Colorado River Basin trying to reach an agreement in protecting the Colorado River.
A massive and expensive mistake is under investigation by Colorado lawmakers after a billing code error caused overcharges for transportation to Medicaid appointments.
Former Colorado state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis was convicted by a Denver jury on Wednesday on multiple charges related to her time in the state legislature.
Housing challenges can lead to homelessness, which is one of the main reasons Arapahoe County officials have decided to take a long-term approach to address a shortage of affordable housing.
A new audit has raised concerns about whether the State of Colorado is protected against cyber attacks.
Holocaust survivors shared their stories and music at the Colorado State Capitol in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and support of a new endowed professorship at the University of Denver.
The Colorado governor's budget director says the state needs to open a new prison facility, but some state lawmakers aren't convinced it's needed.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture says 2026 will be another tough year for farmers and ranchers. Acting Commissioner of Agriculture Robert Sakata told a joint hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees that Colorado producers are facing a lot of headwinds, including tariffs, drought, and several deadly viruses.
On Thursday, representatives of rural school districts in Colorado gathered at the state Capitol, calling on lawmakers to refer a measure to the 2026 November ballot that would allow voters to decide whether to raise the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights cap, thereby allowing the state to keep more tax revenue.
There have been some high-profile criminal cases involving people who have been deemed incompetent to face criminal charges.
Lawmakers have introduced eight affordable housing bills in the first seven days of the legislative session, and there are more to come.
Attorney General Phil Weiser went before state lawmakers and made it clear he's not holding his breath for a new Colorado River Compact.
State Rep. Matt Soper says there are no legal mechanisms in place to stop farmers from other countries from importing fruit to Colorado and selling it as "locally grown."
The cameras, which are mounted on light poles and in police cars around the country, capture a lot of personal data, which lawmakers say might violate constitutional protections.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado has been contacted by the Justice Department about a video he and a group of lawmakers recorded that urged U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders.
The Trump Administration is threatening to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to Colorado.
Police in Aurora took one person into custody after reports of shots being fired near I-225 and Parker Road early Monday morning.
One person was hospitalized following a crash involving two vehicles and a horse on I-70 in Mesa County early Sunday morning.
Two men were rescued from the summit of Longs Peak over the weekend after they were unable to continue their route.
The owner of Wheel Fun Rentals is trying to figure out what to do with around 40 large swan boats and dozens of bikes after the city decided to take over rentals.
Police in Timnath are looking for information on a grass fire that broke out late Saturday night.
One person was hospitalized following a crash involving two vehicles and a horse on I-70 in Mesa County early Sunday morning.
Two men were rescued from the summit of Longs Peak over the weekend after they were unable to continue their route.
Lawmakers announced legislation in response to last fall's shooting at Evergreen High School, both at the federal and state levels.
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Local pizza shop Joy Hill pizza helps celebrate National Pizza Day by demonstrating how to make pizza dough.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
On Colorado's Eastern Plains, danger can strike faster than help can reach you. For one rancher in Sterling, a simple chore in his land turned into the fight of his life.
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Here's how much Bad Bunny earned from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.
An Arapahoe County judge ordered Aurora resident Daniel Alexander Ashby to stand trial for felony assault, after witnesses say Ashby body-slammed defense lawyer H. Michael Steinberg in a courthouse hallway last December.
Newly released documents from the Lakeside Police Department say former Sgt. Howard Prince admitted to cheating on his time records, but also said that in an interview, the sergeant said he didn't know why he falsified his time sheets.