The feds no longer protect endangered species’ habitats. States say they can’t pick up the slack
The new rule will open many landscapes to development, logging, mining and oil and gas drilling.
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House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump on the war.
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war
Houthi rebels says they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the US military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes on Iran
House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
The House has passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon. The bill passed Wednesday also would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
Some call the Stop Insider Trading Act the most significant congressional action yet to restrict stock trades by members of Congress.
Phil Weiser picks county commissioner from metro Denver as running mate in Colorado governor’s race
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Lesley Dahlkemper as his lieutenant governor nominee for the Democratic ticket for Colorado governor against Republican candidate Victor Marx.
Castle Rock, Parker say no to delivery drones — for now: ‘We don’t want to be the test case for it’
Castle Rock and Parker this week became Colorado’s first municipalities to temporarily ban drone delivery operations by retailers like Wing or Walmart while they figure out local regulations.
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby’s $1,000
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty, but some parents are still waiting on the money.
Haven’t heard much about Colorado’s 150th birthday? You’re not alone, poll says.
Less than a third of Colorado voters say they’ve heard much about the state’s 150th anniversary of statehood, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Colorado Polling Institute.
Watch live: Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war
Senators are preparing to grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. war against Iran.