Caitlyn Kim
@caitlynkim.bsky.social
Colorado Public Radio DC-based Reporter. Spent some time editing with NPR's Washington Desk. Former NPRWeekend, WNYC, WNPR, KQED, & WAMC. Always public radio.
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Each year, people mail their cards to Loveland’s post office, where volunteers add a special Valentine verse. The envelopes are then stamped with the official Loveland postmark before being sent on to their final destinations.
For 80 years, Loveland, Colorado, has turned its name into a Valentine's Day tradition
Every Valentine's Day, tens of thousands of cards from around the world detour through Loveland, Colorado, for a special postmark. The annual tradition brings nearly 100,000 cards through the local po...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Each year, people mail their cards to Loveland’s post office, where volunteers add a special Valentine verse. The envelopes are then stamped with the official Loveland postmark before being sent on to their final destinations.
Ranking Member Angie Craig says the bill "fails to meet the moment facing farmers and working people" and contains "poison pills that complicates if not derails chances of getting anything done."
The bill passed out of cmte last Congress, but did not get put on House floor.
The bill passed out of cmte last Congress, but did not get put on House floor.
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Ranking Member Angie Craig says the bill "fails to meet the moment facing farmers and working people" and contains "poison pills that complicates if not derails chances of getting anything done."
The bill passed out of cmte last Congress, but did not get put on House floor.
The bill passed out of cmte last Congress, but did not get put on House floor.
GOP led House Ag committee has released Farm Bill text. (The bill is 3 years overdue & has been extended via with some updates from '18). It's similar to text released in the 118th that did not advance. Markup on 2/23. Here's section by section summary: house.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
GOP led House Ag committee has released Farm Bill text. (The bill is 3 years overdue & has been extended via with some updates from '18). It's similar to text released in the 118th that did not advance. Markup on 2/23. Here's section by section summary: house.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Trump nominates hospitality executive to lead National Park Service www.cpr.org/2026/02/13/t...
Trump nominates hospitality executive to lead National Park Service
Scott Socha is an executive at Delaware North, a company that contracts with the National Park Service to provide lodging and food at several national parks.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Trump nominates hospitality executive to lead National Park Service www.cpr.org/2026/02/13/t...
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The White House and Senate Democratic leaders continued to trade offers and kept the details of negotiations private, signaling some hope — but no guarantee of an agreement.
Homeland Security Department poised to shut down as Congress leaves with no deal
The White House and Senate Democratic leaders continued to trade offers and kept the details of negotiations private, signaling some hope — but no guarantee of an agreement.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The White House and Senate Democratic leaders continued to trade offers and kept the details of negotiations private, signaling some hope — but no guarantee of an agreement.
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Inflation eased to 2.4% in January from the same time last year, down from the previous 2.7% annual pace and down from 3.0% when Trump took office. @colbylsmith.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/b...
U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Inflation eased to 2.4% in January from the same time last year, down from the previous 2.7% annual pace and down from 3.0% when Trump took office. @colbylsmith.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/b...
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Inflation slows in January
Inflation slows in January, Consumer Price Index shows
Despite warnings that businesses are passing tariff costs to consumers, inflation was weaker than expected last month.
www.axios.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Inflation slows in January
Colorado joins multi-state lawsuit suing Trump administration for cutting $600M in public health funding www.cpr.org/2026/02/12/c... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics
Colorado joins multi-state lawsuit suing Trump administration for cutting $600M in public health funding
The move could jeopardize hundreds of jobs for health professionals in those states.
www.cpr.org
February 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Colorado joins multi-state lawsuit suing Trump administration for cutting $600M in public health funding www.cpr.org/2026/02/12/c... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics
Colorado’s Attorney General just launched a new system for reporting misconduct by ICE, but will it actually work? www.cpr.org/2026/02/12/c... via Molly Cruse
Colorado’s Attorney General just launched a new system for reporting misconduct by ICE, but will it actually work?
Advocates say the new portal is a start. But without transparency and enforcement, some fear it could fall short
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February 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Colorado’s Attorney General just launched a new system for reporting misconduct by ICE, but will it actually work? www.cpr.org/2026/02/12/c... via Molly Cruse
The Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act, which conveys abt 45 acres of land around Crystal Reservoir to Ouray County, had hearings in both the House (Tue) & Senate (today). The bill is led by Bennet/Hickenlooper in Sen and Hurd in the House. #copolitics
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
The Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act, which conveys abt 45 acres of land around Crystal Reservoir to Ouray County, had hearings in both the House (Tue) & Senate (today). The bill is led by Bennet/Hickenlooper in Sen and Hurd in the House. #copolitics
A good explainer of the GOP voter ID bill — what type of documentation and when you’d need to show it. wapo.st/4rQ4cms
Republicans are pushing to drastically change the way you cast ballots
Explaining the SAVE Act, which Republicans in Congress are voting on this week.
wapo.st
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A good explainer of the GOP voter ID bill — what type of documentation and when you’d need to show it. wapo.st/4rQ4cms
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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet that featured images of Ukrainian athletes killed during the Russian invasion, the IOC said.
Ukrainian Athlete Banned From Olympics for Helmet Honoring War Dead
The IOC ruled that the design of Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet violated its rules and couldn’t be worn in sliding competition.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet that featured images of Ukrainian athletes killed during the Russian invasion, the IOC said.
And I wrote about an earlier version of the bill (proof of citizenship only) the last time it was about to pass the House and the safeguards in place in Colorado to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections (which is already illegal). www.cpr.org/2024/09/09/c...
Congress returns with election demands at the center of a looming funding battle
House Republicans are trying a new tactic to advance a bill that would require a passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship to vote.
www.cpr.org
February 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
And I wrote about an earlier version of the bill (proof of citizenship only) the last time it was about to pass the House and the safeguards in place in Colorado to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections (which is already illegal). www.cpr.org/2024/09/09/c...
My colleague @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social asked Matt Crane, head of the Colorado County Clerks Association about the bill and Colorado's elections in general: www.cpr.org/2026/02/05/t...
Trump’s comments on nationalizing elections worry Colorado election officials
The head of the Colorado County Clerks Association calls the president’s suggestion to nationalize elections concerning.
www.cpr.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM
My colleague @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social asked Matt Crane, head of the Colorado County Clerks Association about the bill and Colorado's elections in general: www.cpr.org/2026/02/05/t...
The House passed the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of US citizenship & photo ID to vote, largely along party lines, 218-213.
CO Del voted:
Yes - Rs Boebert, Crank, Evans & Hurd
No - Ds Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
CO Del voted:
Yes - Rs Boebert, Crank, Evans & Hurd
No - Ds Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
February 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
The House passed the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of US citizenship & photo ID to vote, largely along party lines, 218-213.
CO Del voted:
Yes - Rs Boebert, Crank, Evans & Hurd
No - Ds Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
CO Del voted:
Yes - Rs Boebert, Crank, Evans & Hurd
No - Ds Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
U.S. House votes to end Trump's tariff on Canada with help of Hurd and five other Republicans www.cpr.org/2026/02/11/u... #copolitics
U.S. House votes against Trump's tariff on Canada with help of Hurd and five other Republicans
The U.S. House delivered a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada on Wednesday evening. The chamber passed a resolution disapproving of the
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February 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
U.S. House votes to end Trump's tariff on Canada with help of Hurd and five other Republicans www.cpr.org/2026/02/11/u... #copolitics
House rebukes Trump’s Canada tariffs, 219-211. 6 Rs voted with Ds.
CO delegation voted:
Yes - Crow, DeGette, Hurd, Neguse & Pettersen
No - Boebert, Crank & Evans
#copolitics
CO delegation voted:
Yes - Crow, DeGette, Hurd, Neguse & Pettersen
No - Boebert, Crank & Evans
#copolitics
February 11, 2026 at 11:24 PM
House rebukes Trump’s Canada tariffs, 219-211. 6 Rs voted with Ds.
CO delegation voted:
Yes - Crow, DeGette, Hurd, Neguse & Pettersen
No - Boebert, Crank & Evans
#copolitics
CO delegation voted:
Yes - Crow, DeGette, Hurd, Neguse & Pettersen
No - Boebert, Crank & Evans
#copolitics
Pres Trump says he did not invite CO Gov Polis to NGA dinner and working meeting at WH over Tina Peter.
Polis was the Chair of the NGA 2024-2025. #copolitics
Polis was the Chair of the NGA 2024-2025. #copolitics
February 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Pres Trump says he did not invite CO Gov Polis to NGA dinner and working meeting at WH over Tina Peter.
Polis was the Chair of the NGA 2024-2025. #copolitics
Polis was the Chair of the NGA 2024-2025. #copolitics
"But she does want to talk to them. About how helpless she felt in her darkest moments in detention – labeled a criminal, locked away and unsure if she would ever return to her life in Missouri. She’s determined to fight for the women she met there." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
She bounced a $25 check in 2014. ICE tried to deport her.
A Missouri grandma and lawful resident spent months in detention for a decade-old misdemeanor, underscoring the massive scope of the administration’s deportation efforts.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
"But she does want to talk to them. About how helpless she felt in her darkest moments in detention – labeled a criminal, locked away and unsure if she would ever return to her life in Missouri. She’s determined to fight for the women she met there." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
“I haven't seen this level of intrusion from the federal government into state affairs like we're having now,” said Democratic Sen. Marc Snyder, of Colorado Springs. “So we are looking proactively at what we can do.” www.cpr.org/2026/02/11/s... #copolitics
State Democrats pushing bills to insulate Colorado from federal policies they call intrusive
Legislature is addressing issues from immigration to vaccines to nonprofits.
www.cpr.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM
“I haven't seen this level of intrusion from the federal government into state affairs like we're having now,” said Democratic Sen. Marc Snyder, of Colorado Springs. “So we are looking proactively at what we can do.” www.cpr.org/2026/02/11/s... #copolitics
The nonpartisan CBO projects federal budget deficit in FY26 will be $1.9T & U.S. Debt on track to hit $64T by 2036 in part due to Republicans OBBB (Working Families Tax Cut) and Trump's immigration policies. www.cbo.gov/publication/...
www.cbo.gov
February 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The nonpartisan CBO projects federal budget deficit in FY26 will be $1.9T & U.S. Debt on track to hit $64T by 2036 in part due to Republicans OBBB (Working Families Tax Cut) and Trump's immigration policies. www.cbo.gov/publication/...
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A snapshot of the agencies and programs funded by the DHS appropriations bill (via Senate Approps website)
February 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A snapshot of the agencies and programs funded by the DHS appropriations bill (via Senate Approps website)
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Colorado law prohibits candidates from running for two elected offices at the same time. Sort of. coloradosun.com/2026/02/11/c... #copolitics #coleg
Colorado law prohibits candidates from running for two elected offices at the same time. Sort of.
Candidates sometimes simultaneously maintain campaign accounts for state and federal office, or state and municipal office, when their pursuit of those jobs overlaps. Technically, they are running for...
coloradosun.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Colorado law prohibits candidates from running for two elected offices at the same time. Sort of. coloradosun.com/2026/02/11/c... #copolitics #coleg
U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025 www.npr.org/2026/02/11/n...
U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025 www.npr.org/2026/02/11/n...
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The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.