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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Trump’s threat to target ‘radical left’ after Kirk killing raises fears he’s trying to silence foes

Critics argue Donald Trump’s recent threats after Charlie Kirk’s killing could suppress opposition.

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Denver approves tax break for Rock Drill redevelopment aimed at bringing ‘an anchor to the Cole neighborhood’

With the new approval of tax incentives by the City Council, OliverBuchananGroup plans to build a mixed-use development at the Rock Drill site that will preserve some of the historic buildings.

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King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor, kicking off the president’s second state visit to the UK

The president’s Marine One helicopter landed in the private Walled Garden at the Windsor estate.

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Former president of Colorado Senate announces run for state treasurer

Former Colorado Senate President Kevin Grantham is the first Republican to announce for the state treasurer’s race in 2026.

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Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judges

They worry it will violate a ban on using service members for law enforcement.

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Denver composting rules to go into effect four years after voters approved them

The citizen’s initiative ballot question has been delayed multiple times as advocates and city officials have tinkered with the fine print.

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ICE ends Aurora detention center’s transgender care, protection policies

An immigrant rights advocate said attorneys and immigration advocates were trying to figure out if transgender immigrants’ affirming health care was continuing or would end entirely.