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Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
President Trump issued a proclamation on March 14 invoking the Alien Enemies Act to summarily deport Venezuelan migrants who are allegedly members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
The House speaker suffered an embarrassing defeat during a procedural vote last week that would have killed the Florida congresswoman's discharge petition.
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met two days before new U.S. tariffs go into effect.
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products. Beijing bristled at his latest threat.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced her campaign for attorney general on Monday.
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump "wasn't kidding," and his reciprocal tariffs will take effect later this week.
The visit came after he announced sweeping changes to the EPA last month and a week after EPA workers in Denver protested potential job cuts.
The Trump administration's IT team members investigated how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeff Goldberg was added to a Signal group chat with high-ranking senior officials.
Across the U.S., tens of thousands have been attending rallies held by the Vermont Senator, who says that the nation is moving rapidly toward what he calls an oligarchy influenced by billionaires.
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
The Colorado state House gave initial approval to a bill that would classify "misgendering" -- calling a person by their previous name -- a form of harassment and discrimination.
If Gov. Jared Polis signs the bill into law, sales tax would be removed from the equation and only applied to the underlying cost.
In response to a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said on Wednesday that he plans to defend the state's prohibition against magazines that hold more than 15 rounds that were made after 2013.
With a potential economic benefit of hundreds of millions of dollars, Colorado Democrats and Republicans have an interest in Denver winning the bid.
Three months after Colorado's legislative Joint Budget Committee approved emergency funding for nearly 1,000 more beds in Colorado's prisons, the system is already near capacity again.
On Monday, the Colorado State Senate will take up a bill that could help restaurants make ends meet by eliminating credit card swipe fees.
The Aurora City Council says it needs residents' help finding ways to ensure respectful, productive public comment at city council meetings.
The state Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
Under the bill, anyone who believes their constitutional rights have been violated could file a civil suit against any public official in state court.
On Monday night the Aurora City Council rejected a new policy outlining how police will respond to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
As Denver's 420 Fest sent a cloud of smoke into the Rocky Mountain air on Monday, lawmakers debated a bill that, if passed, would have voters decide in November if and how marijuana would be subject to testing and taxes.
The case hinges on discrimination after an appeals court in Colorado ruled that Catholic pre-schools can't discriminate against children over their parents' sexual orientation or gender identity.
The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
A bill is on the way to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis's desk that would require farm workers to work more hours before earning overtime.
The budget came in at just under $47 billion, an increase of about $3 billion over last year.
Voters could be decide in November whether to allow the state to retain $6 billion in revenue that would otherwise be refunded under TABOR. However, a debate is emerging over how the measure is described and what it would do.
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with Autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
A new report by the FBI finds elder fraud has reached a record high, including in Colorado.
The Trump Administration said the school district is violating Title IX and federal laws about discrimination in schools on the basis of sex.
A new rule by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission could cost county governments millions of dollars. The rule requires landfills to control methane emissions from decomposing waste.
Over 2,000 state Republicans packed an auditorium on CSU's Pueblo campus after waiting in line for up to five hours.
More than 2,000 Republicans gathered in Pueblo on Saturday to hear from candidates in statewide races.
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
Colorado is losing businesses and jobs at an alarming rate. Now, the ones who've stuck around are calling on state leaders to make changes before things get even worse.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
SeriesFest celebrates television, and this year it's honoring Denver's John J. Sie, who is considered the father of digital high definition television.
"Legacy: Sweet In The Morning" will be the first public performance in the new Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center for the Healing Arts Theater.
On Thursday, officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new state-of-the-art detention center in southern Colorado.
A rare May snowstorm brought much-needed moisture to Colorado this week, helping chip away at drought conditions across parts of the state, but experts say it was far from a drought-ending event.
SeriesFest is a celebration of all-things television, and it's in its 12th year. This year, the festival is giving the Visionary Award to Denver's own John J. Sie. Sie recently sat down with CBS Colorado main anchor Michael Spencer to talk about his incredible legacy, both in business and in the community.
Reservations opened on Friday, May 8, for Colorado's Mount Blue Sky, which is scheduled to open to the public on May 22, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. America's highest paved road has been closed to the public since Labor Day 2024 while crews rebuilt portions of the high-alpine road to repair damage from water drainage issues.
Denver's historic Sakura Square has long been considered the heart of the city's Japanese-American community. But the building is crumbling, and the community is asking for support to cover much needed repairs.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed his last budget as governor. He says the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget protects investments around K-12 Education and public safety, as well as many other issues.
Families across the Front Range are figuring out how watering restrictions will impact their yards in the coming months. Conserving water is a top priority in many areas, but some are facing more severe shortages than others.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Colorado Avalanche quickly drove away any doubt the team would be ready to start the second round Sunday.
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche are facing another one of the top teams in the NHL.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
One of Aurora's fastest-growing areas is running into an unexpected and confusing obstacle: uncertainty over whether natural gas service will be available for thousands of new homes and a school already under construction.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
