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Your daily Colorado politics update for Wednesday, February 25
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union

He’s making the case to Americans who are increasingly uneasy about his priorities.

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Douglas County adopts law requiring stores to report theft — but drops fines for failing to do so

“When corporate policies prevent or discourage the reporting of theft, it limits our ability to investigate, identify patterns and hold offenders accountable,” DougCo Sheriff Darren Weekly said.

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Watch live: President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech

The address is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections.

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Colorado lawmakers’ State of the Union guests include former ICE detainee, Evergreen High student

“I hope no one else has to go through what I did, and I hope my story and presence can help inspire change for a better future,” said Caroline Dias Goncalves, an immigrant who was detained last year.

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Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations

“Windows are getting smashed in cars. … Five-foot-2, middle-aged women are being thrown to the ground,” said Sen. Mike Weissman, a bill sponsor.

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Colorado Congressional Democrats demand ICE abandon plans for Hudson immigration detention center

Documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado revealed that ICE had identified a defunct private prison in Hudson as the site for a new immigration detention center.

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Aurora prepares to crack down on underage tobacco sales — taking different tack than Denver’s flavor ban