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House members will return to Washington next week, facing the daunting task of passing nearly a dozen yearly spending bills through a polarized and contentious chamber of Congress.
Six of the more 1,100 Jan. 6 defendants became – or were — fugitives over the course of this summer.
"CFTOD's new powers and composition ... are being used to punish Disney for expressing a political view," entertainment giant said.
The senator called for unity among progressives because "we cannot have four more years of Donald Trump in the White House."
Mark Lytle, IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley's attorney, pointed to a series of events in April that he says cast doubt on the Justice Department's claims of independence.
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
The site aims to serve as a "one-stop shop" for publicly available information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, according to the Pentagon.
It's the only upcoming trial for former President Donald Trump where viewers outside the courtroom will be able to watch.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for roughly 30 seconds while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky.
Biggs and Rehl were the first of the Proud Boys co-defendants to be sentenced after a jury found them guilty of numerous felony counts tied to the Jan. 6 riot.
If Congress cannot pass a short-term spending bill, a partial government shutdown would begin after Sept. 30.
Colorado Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen says 90% of fentanyl in Colorado and across the United States wasn't smuggled across the border but brought in by U.S. citizens at airports and seaports or delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.
An attorney for former President Donald Trump filed a waiver of arraignment in a Fulton County court Thursday.
The 2022 financial disclosure form from Justice Clarence Thomas was made public Thursday.
The U.S. has carried out fewer than 100 deportations under a program the Biden administration set up in May to deter unlawful border entries by migrant families.
The Republican primary for Colorado governor remains too close to call almost a week after the election.
Coloradans will have to wait another week to find out who won the race for the GOP nomination for governor. Counties have until the end of the day Tuesday to match and verify signatures on several thousand ballots. Then, the Secretary of State will call the race on Thursday. If the candidates are still within half a percentage point or less, there will be an automatic recount.
Colorado Democrats are rushing to show a united front two days after a primary election that exposed deep divisions between progressives and the party's more moderate members.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette is an icon in Colorado's Democratic Party. In any other election year, that would be an asset. Democratic analyst Sheila MacDonald says this year it was a liability.
Jena Griswold is the projected winner of the race for the Democratic nomination for Colorado Attorney General. Michael Allen is the projected winner of the Republican primary in the Colorado attorney general's race.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams without violating federal law or the Constitution.
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday shot down an effort by Democrats to gerrymander the state's congressional districts.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans in Thornton on Monday for an energy roundtable event.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino have a century of combined experience in Colorado politics, and they say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within.
On Monday, service and polling centers opened to serve voters across Colorado.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
A journalist who covered Colorado politics for decades has died. Lynn Bartels reported for the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post, and she often worked with CBS Colorado on election coverage.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx often points to his prolific fundraising as proof he's the undisputed frontrunner in the race for governor.
Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and what they said casts doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
Colorado's low snowpack and prolonged drought conditions prompted Gov. Jared Polis to declare a statewide drought emergency on Thursday.
CBS Colorado hosts two of the three candidates running for governor in a Voters Decide debate as the Colorado primary draws near. Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms were both in attendance, Victor Marx declined to attend. Your Political Reporter Shaun Boyd moderates.
Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation inspired by the family of cyclist Magnus White that requires law enforcement officers to offer a voluntary breath test to drivers involved in crashes with serious injuries or fatalities.
The Trump Administration's plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research are on hold after a judge said the administration did not have justification to move the center from Boulder or shut it down.
The Colorado Republican Party has elected a new state chair for the third time in little over a year.
As smoke from wildfires hangs over much of Colorado this summer, a new home taking shape in Silverthorne is being designed for exactly those kinds of conditions.
One look and listen to Dillon Stewart's swing and you can tell he can sent it.
The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to 93,634 acres and is now 15% contained, with approximately 1,562 firefighters continuing to battle the massive wildfire burning southwest of Pueblo.
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
The Town of Windsor has closed access to the swim beach at Lake Windsor after testing confirmed the presence of a harmful blue-green algae bloom.
Arvada police used a drone to help capture a bank robbery suspect who had already gotten money from a bank employee.
As smoke from wildfires hangs over much of Colorado this summer, a new home taking shape in Silverthorne is being designed for exactly those kinds of conditions.
A judge sentenced former Mountain View councilman Brent Metz to probation and 90 days in jail on work release for the shooting of a teenager two years ago.
Dillon Stewart, a golfer from Fort Collins, is teeing it up this week at the Blue Championship on a course that suits his strengths.
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
One look and listen to Dillon Stewart's swing and you can tell he can sent it.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
Populist British lawmaker Nigel Farage has resigned amid a financial scandal, but says he'll run in a snap election to reclaim his seat.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
With peace talks on hold, the U.S. said it launched a "series of powerful strikes" on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Polls closed in the state primary election on June 30. Many days later, there was still no projected winner in one race.
Populist British lawmaker Nigel Farage has resigned amid a financial scandal, but says he'll run in a snap election to reclaim his seat.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
The Republican primary for Colorado governor remains too close to call almost a week after the election.
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Wildfire smoke drifting through Colorado has pushed the Front Range and Northern Colorado into some of the worst air quality conditions in the United States, prompting health experts to warn residents, especially those with underlying respiratory conditions, to take precautions.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
A family-owned Mexican restaurant in the Denver metro area is reopening this week after it was forced to shut down in March.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
The global discount supermarket chain Aldi recently announced plans to expand into the Colorado market, opening 50 stores within the next two years.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.
