Republican Colorado state lawmaker apologizes for leaving loaded gun in state Capitol’s bathroom

[ A Colorado Republican state representative issued an apology after he left his loaded gun in a bathroom in the state’s Capitol building. State Rep. Don Wilson (R) posted a statement dated Wednesday on the social platform X, apologizing for “briefly” leaving his firearm unattended after the building was closed to the public. “I want … Read more

Boebert undergoes emergency surgery for blood clot in leg

[ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was admitted to a Colorado hospital Monday to undergo emergency surgery for a blood clot in her leg. Boebert was experiencing “severe swelling in her upper left leg” and went to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. “I want to thank Dr. Rebecca Bade and the entire … Read more

Socialist organization endorses push for ‘uncommitted’ votes in Democratic primaries ahead of Super Tuesday

[ The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest leftist political organization in the country, endorsed the push for “uncommitted” votes in Super Tuesday primaries Sunday. The “uncommitted” votes are meant to serve as protest against the president’s response to the Israel-Hamas war. The votes express support for a party, but not for any candidate … Read more

Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Donald Trump’s Eligibility To Appear On Ballot

[ UPDATE: As the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Donald Trump can be kept off the state ballot, there were signs that the justices have skepticism about such a move. Justice Elena Kagan told Jason Murray, attorney for the group of voters challenging Trump’s eligibility, “Most boldly, I think the question you have to … Read more

Colorado environment group sues Army Corps of Engineers over $2B river diversion plan

[ A Colorado environmental group is asking a federal judge to strike down a $2 billion plan that would reroute river water to the state’s expanding northern communities. The nonprofit Save the Poudre last week filed a lawsuit in a federal district court in Denver, arguing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should not have issued a … Read more

Blumhouse To Curate Colorado’s Stanley Film Center Exhibit Space, Setting For ‘The Shining’ – Deadline

[ Blumhouse plans to create a horror destination at The Stanley Hotel in Estes, Colorado, the setting for Stephen King’s The Shining. Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media announced today that Blumhouse will exclusively curate the 10,000+ square-foot Stanley Film Center exhibit space. The company will create exhibits pulled … Read more

Supreme Court Agrees To Weigh In On Whether Donald Trump Can Be Kept Off Of State Ballots – Deadline

[ The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off state ballots. The justices have set Feb. 8 for oral arguments in Trump’s challenge of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that found him ineligible for the state primary ballot. The Colorado judges concluded that Trump … Read more

New year, new state laws: From minimum wage to gender-affirming care

[ A host of new state laws came into effect across the country Monday, reflecting a national rift on key issues and how to address them that doesn’t seem to be shifting course anytime soon. Many of the measures are sure to attract criticism and even mockery from their opponents.  For instance, California now mandates … Read more

Sunday shows preview: Southern border situation; Trump ballot decisions

[ The current crisis at the southern border will likely be the focus of this week’s Sunday news shows. Earlier this week, a migrant caravan of reportedly at least 6,000 people left a city in southern Mexico heading toward the U.S. The Biden administration is trying to raise pressure on the Mexican President, Andrés Manuel … Read more