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Monday, August 31, 2026

Colorado attorneys accuse ICE of violently ignoring court order as immigration arrests surge again

While ICE has scaled back its high-profile public surges since the Minneapolis killings, the Trump administration has not abandoned its plans to arrest and deport millions of immigrants.

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Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change

Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” ​​for users in the United States, reflecting a recent order by President Donald Trump that changed the name of the lake, the global technology giant says.

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Colorado school districts asking voters to OK millions in mill levy overrides this November

This year, districts face two challenges in winning approval: They must vie for voters’ attention on crowded ballots and make their case for tax hikes during a cost-of-living crisis.

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Englewood mayor pro tem dies while hiking in Colorado mountains

Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson died while hiking in Summit County on Friday morning, city officials announced.

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Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The president called it “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!”

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FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring

The change comes amid broader concerns about a loosening of recruitment requirements.

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Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary

Republican Gov. Mark Gordon says the behavior was “irregular” and “a bit aggressive.”

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Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement

He’s accused of overstaying after entering the U.S. legally in May 2019.

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Here are the 10 candidates running in Denver’s special election for the vacant at-large council seat

Ten candidates will appear on the November special election ballot as Denverites choose their next at-large City Council member following Sarah Parady’s resignation in early August.

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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry

This week, his administration shifted its focus to economic pressure rather than military action.

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