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Monday, June 1, 2026

Two Aspen-area businessmen are taking on a low-key congressman, hoping to turn Western Slope blue

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a freshman Republican, is “not a headline-grabber, like Lauren Boebert is,” but Democrats Dwayne Romero and Alex Kelloff are vying in the June 30 primary to take him on.

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Diana DeGette has served 15 terms in Congress, but has she been effective? Denver voters will decide in primary.

Another term for Diana DeGette in Congress could elevate her leadership profile, helping to advance legislation. But her two opponents — Melat Kiros and Wanda James — say it’s too little, too late.

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Gov. Jared Polis again vetoes Colorado union-organizing bill

House Bill 1005 would have repealed a section of Colorado law that requires labor unions to pass two elections before they can fully negotiate with employers.

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New Colorado law limits AI chatbot interactions with kids after Gov. Jared Polis signs bill

A new law signed Friday by Gov. Jared Polis will restrict artificial intelligence-powered chatbots, regulating the technology amid concern about its role in several suicides by young people.

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Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump’s name on building, blocks closure

Congress gave the Center its name, and only Congress can change it, the judge said.

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Warning of ‘chaos in our system,’ judge signals willingness to block deportation of Boulder firebomber’s family

Mohamed Soliman’s defense team has argued that the testimony of his ex-wife and children would be key to the case should federal prosecutors pursue the death penalty.

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Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal

Deal would extend fragile ceasefire by 60 days and reopen Strait of Hormuz.