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The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
SAN DIEGO | The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew out to the carrier on Wednesday to give the crew the […]
As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts
WASHINGTON | The midterm elections might look ominous for President Donald Trump, but there are places where his Republican Party could turn the tables on Democrats if it can peel off a few key wins in key congressional races. National organizations are pumping money behind candidates that Republicans hope can provide bright spots. Here’s a […]
Sandwiches to socialism: How a DSA chapter in Austin is building political power
AUSTIN, Texas | When the socialists filed into the pews of a church sanctuary in Texas, there were far more than would have attended just two years ago. But that was before members of the Democratic Socialists of America were winning congressional primaries, and the acronym “DSA” became a fixture on television news chyrons. And […]
DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
WASHINGTON | The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump’s administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that the ads are illegal government-sponsored propaganda and accuses Trump of personally directing […]
Wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seeks release from US jail
NEW YORK | The wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was set to be back in court Thursday, where her lawyers will urge a judge to free her from jail and put her under house arrest because she has heart problems. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been behind bars in New York […]
FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year
WASHINGTON | The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year, a timeline that was quickly condemned by abortion opponents hoping to see the drug’s use curtailed. The FDA gave a court-ordered update on its progress in a legal filing late Wednesday, providing […]
Former DOJ lawyer says Tina Peters met Trump to discuss elections, election security
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline DENVER | A former U.S. Department of Justice attorney said Monday that former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss “election integrity” and plans for upcoming elections. Ed Martin, who left his position with the Justice Department to […]
Rep. Crow introduces bill to extend TPS protections for Ukrainian immigrants
AURORA | Aurora Democratic Congressperson Jason Crow is behind a House bill that would extend through 2029 temporary immigration protections for Ukrainian nationals living in the United States. Crow’s bill would extend Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Ukrainians currently in the U.S. The protections are scheduled to expire Oct. 19, 2026, according to a […]
Prop 134 could end transgender participation in Colorado school, college athletics
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | Should transgender students be barred from joining K-12 school or college sports teams that align with their gender identity? That’s the question Colorado voters will answer when they vote on Proposition 134 on Nov. 3. If passed, it would take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Currently, Colorado […]
A replica Oval Office near the White House just got a new Trump makeover. Gold flourishes abound
WASHINGTON | It’s glitzier. And there’s way more gold. The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump’s second-term design choices. Gleaming vases, golden-hued swirling onlays, two dozen portraits in heavy gilded frames and knickknacks crowding nearly every available surface: the same rococo flourishes that Trump […]