Santos "vulnerability report" spotted red flags long before his election
Portions of the report, published here for the first time, show questions surfaced long before Rep. George Santos was elected.
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Portions of the report, published here for the first time, show questions surfaced long before Rep. George Santos was elected.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Coach Joe Kennedy in June 2022, finding his personal religious observance was protected by the Constitution.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell declined to give more details about his health during the weekly GOP news conference.
The Biden administration is for the first time giving Ukraine depleted uranium rounds, as Ukraine continues its counteroffensive against Russia.
The Boulder-based queer activist, author and slam poet will serve in the role for two years.
The judge ruled Wednesday that there's no longer a question as to whether Trump defamed Carroll in 2019.
Special counsel Jack Smith raised concerns about Trump's public comments, made largely on Truth Social, in a filing on Tuesday.
Rep. Joe Neguse's office is working to help citizens affected by a passport processing backlog.
Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert wants to prevent the IRS from taxing TABOR refunds.
Biden administration officials say the new federal program could cut monthly loan payments for 20 million people.
All 19 defendants in the Georgia case have now waived their arraignments and pleaded "not guilty."
"There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease," the attending physician of Congress said.
A three-judge panel has blocked Alabama's new congressional map after lawmakers failed to create a second district where Black voters at least came close to comprising a majority, as suggested by the court.
Enrique Tarrio received the longest sentence of any defendant so far in the Justice Department's investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Senate Project debate series brings together senators from different ends of the political spectrum for civil, substantive discussion and debate aimed at finding common ground.
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.
The Colorado governor will make his final State of the State address next week.
State Sen. Mark Beasley will be running for U.S. Senate instead. Greg Lopez is going to run for governor as an Independent candidate.
The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro prompted mixed reactions from Venezuelans in Colorado, some of whom lauded his removal, and others who said the U.S. government had no business bombing Venezuela and removing Maduro.
Legislators in Colorado are weighing in on a U.S. military operation Friday night that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Last night, President Trump vetoed a bipartisan measure that would provide money to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Project. The project would bring reliable water to 50,000 Coloradans across 39 communities, 19 of which are in violation of water quality standards. Advocates of the project, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, vow to continue pushing for the bill.
Starting Jan. 1, tax credits for Coloradans buying e-bikes will be cut in half.
Several laws passed by the state legislature and Gov. Jared Polis will take effect on Jan. 1. Others passed in the last legislative session won't take effect until later in the year.
A veto by President Donald Trump kills funding for a long-planned water pipeline that could serve some 50,000 people in southeastern Colorado.
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died. He was 92.
This week, Coloradans will change our calendars to 2026, and with the new year comes new state laws taking effect. The new laws cover a wide range of topics, including pricing protections to gun sales, hunting, and electronics.
Commissioners in Grand County are protesting to Gov. Jared Polis after the return of a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico.
The Colorado-based footwear giant says that's how much the company has paid due to increased tariffs, and says the Trump administration overstepped his authority in implementing those tariffs.
Faith Winters was killed in a car crash in November and the Colorado Democratic Party filled her seat on Tuesday.
After an investigation into a crash that claimed the life of former Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter, authorities have determined that she caused the collision.
Most people in Colorado should be ready for more accumulating snowfall on this First Alert Weather Day.
The shooting and killing of a man in Minneapolis by several federal law enforcement agents on Saturday prompted almost immediate condemnation from state and federal lawmakers in Colorado.
Acting Colorado Agriculture Commissioner 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 deadly viruses.
Colorado health officials selected Aurora's East Colfax neighborhood for the state's first Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a statement condemning the actions of those leaving ace of spades cards, or "death cards," in the vehicles of people detained in a county in Colorado's mountains.
Andrews, who was elected in November, was arrested on suspicion of DUI earlier this month after he allegedly swerved and took a turn from the wrong lane. Police say he was well over the legal limit.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Interstate 70 eastbound has reopened after a crash involving multiple vehicles and a semi truck in Glenwood Canyon.
They're calling it "The Last Dance," the last year of the Sundance Film Festival will be held in Park City, Utah. Event organizers and Boulder representatives are taking the opportunity to note what makes Sundance special and plan for next year's event in Boulder.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a statement condemning the actions of those leaving ace of spades cards, or "death cards," in the vehicles of people detained in a county in Colorado's mountains.
Rick Nicholas' love for the Denver Broncos started young when he started tailgating with his mom in 1976, and he has kept it up with meaning behind every detail.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A free, family-friendly Denver Broncos fan rally is set for Saturday afternoon at Larimer Square, giving fans a chance to relive history and build excitement ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High.
The winners will be announced at "NFL Honors" on Feb. 5. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began.
Here's the story of how Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham became the best scout team quarterback in the state of Texas.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.
Acting Colorado Agriculture Commissioner 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 deadly viruses.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
Educators say the TABOR cap is affecting their ability to provide adequate educational opportunities for students in rural districts.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
For the second time four months, the Colorado Department of Corrections is asking lawmakers for more money. The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is overbudget by millions of dollars.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed that a third child has died in Colorado from an influenza-associated illness so far for the 2025-2026 respiratory disease season.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Two former executives of a medical device company are accused in a multiyear scheme to defraud health care payors, patients and investors.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest numbers from Denver's Metro Association of Realtors shows the median sales prices in the Denver area is down 2%. It's now just under $600,000, and the actual number of homes sold was down every month in 2025 compared to 2024.
The 38-year-old Aurora man jailed for investigation of arson for allegedly setting a five-alarm fire in Denver in early January "sees and hears things ... he has a mental condition," according to his sister.
A Denver judge denied bond for a 38-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old child. Nicolas Stout is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.