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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tina Peters grabs, shoves fellow inmate in brief scuffle, video shows

The Denver Post obtained the video footage Monday night.

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Federal judge denies challenge by Reps. Joe Neguse, Jason Crow to latest ICE detention visits policy

A federal judge declined Monday to block a new federal policy limiting congressional visits to detention centers, rejecting an attempt by two Colorado lawmakers to challenge the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict oversight of the facilities.

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Vacant homes could be taxed in Colorado to pay for affordable housing under lawmakers’ proposal

“People want to live there, people want to recreate there, but it’s not affordable for people that are actually locals.”

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RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here’s what to expect in 2026

Food additives are among the most common targets.

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As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security

European leaders are increasingly concerned about America’s commitment to NATO.

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Diplomacy or retaliation? The EU mulls its options as tensions with U.S. rise over Greenland

The EU is considering countermeasures, including new tariffs and using its Anti-Coercion Instrument.

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Trump’s Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it’ll work

The board will oversee the Gaza executive committee.