Judge temporarily blocks firing of federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated."
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated."
"We want full transparency," House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News, as the Jeffrey Epstein case fuels GOP infighting.
House Republicans plan to vote this week on legislation containing President Trump's second term agenda, including border and tax cut provisions.
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
The House speaker suffered an embarrassing defeat during a procedural vote last week that would have killed the Florida congresswoman's discharge petition.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
The bill's adoption appeared in doubt leading up to the final vote.
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed.
Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited "concerns from Mar-a-Lago," which Mike Johnson denied.
Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.
The Republican leader argued releasing the report about Trump's attorney general pick would set a "terrible precedent."
Republican leadership in the House is expected to remain mostly the same in the next Congress.
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
The legislation, which would fund the government for about six months and require proof of citizenship to register to vote, fell short.
The decision to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress comes amid deep political divides across the U.S. over the war in Gaza.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Rep. Marjorie Tyalor Greene has dangled the threat of dethroning Johnson since late March after he relied on Democrats to push through a $1.2 trillion spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
The Children's Hospital Colorado Toy Ride is an annual tradition that brightens the holiday season for hundreds of children as they seek medical treatment.
Championship Saturday delivered high drama and historic moments as Cherry Creek aimed to complete a perfect season, while Dakota Ridge sought its first-ever 4A state title.
A Denver firefighter was quickly rescued after he fell through the floor of a burning home on Sunday.
After weeks of waiting and a painfully dry start to the season, winter has finally arrived. A weekend storm dumped snow across the mountains, bringing whiteout conditions, powder, and a collective sigh of relief.
Police are looking for information that could help solve a homicide in the Denver metro area after a woman was killed in her home this weekend.
The Children's Hospital Colorado Toy Ride is an annual tradition that brightens the holiday season for hundreds of children as they seek medical treatment.
A Denver firefighter was quickly rescued after he fell through the floor of a burning home on Sunday.
After weeks of waiting and a painfully dry start to the season, winter has finally arrived. A weekend storm dumped snow across the mountains, bringing whiteout conditions, powder, and a collective sigh of relief.
Police are looking for information that could help solve a homicide in the Denver metro area after a woman was killed in her home this weekend.
CBS Colorado is teaming up with King Soopers and 97.3 KBCO to collect new toys and cash donations for children and youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
Whole Foods is opening a brand new in Lakewood on Tuesday.
A major new addition to the National Western Center has been completed. There's now a new arena for livestock shows with room for trade show and retail space.
RTD says they'll need until the end of the year to complete repairs after a tanker truck damaged a light rail on Thanksgiving.
A teenage tennis player from Thornton is making a name for herself in the sport, all from her wheelchair. She's already claimed a number of titles and has lofty goals for the future.
Tuesday is Colorado Gives Day and one in five people in Broomfield County is looking for help this holiday season. One of the few food pantries in the county has seen requests for help jump 25% in recent weeks.
Championship Saturday delivered high drama and historic moments as Cherry Creek aimed to complete a perfect season, while Dakota Ridge sought its first-ever 4A state title.
Bo Nix passed for 212 yards and rushed for a touchdown, and the Denver Broncos didn't fall behind for the first time this season as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 on Sunday.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
At 8-0, their best start in almost 80 years, the CU Buffs appear to be flying high. The last time the Buffs played at Moby Arena, the winningest team in CU history lost.
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A program at University of Colorado Anschutz is connecting its health care students with seniors to help prepare them for future interactions with older generations.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.
Colorado is now among the states under a microscope from the U.S. Department of Transportation, after several high-profile crashes involving drivers who couldn't understand road signs written in English.
Before the Broncos won in Week 11, the game at Empower Field at Mile High was preceded by a tense showdown between an air traffic controller and the pilot of a single-engine aircraft.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.