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The U.S. Senate was on track to approve a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.
US Senate on verge of passing bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next | Colorado Newsline
Senators are expected to vote before midnight after they wrap up a series of floor speeches as well as amendment and procedural votes.
coloradonewsline.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The U.S. Senate was on track to approve a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.
The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters from state prison into a federal facility, despite reported calls from advocates and government officials to do so.
Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer | Colorado Newsline
The Colorado Department of Corrections has not heard from the federal Bureau of Prisons about moving Tina Peters from state prison into a federal facility.
coloradonewsline.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters from state prison into a federal facility, despite reported calls from advocates and government officials to do so.
A small crowd demonstrated at the entrance to Centennial Airport on Sunday, protesting Colorado-based Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for ICE.
Activists protest Colorado's Key Lime Air over ICE flights | Colorado Newsline
Picketers demonstrated against Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
coloradonewsline.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A small crowd demonstrated at the entrance to Centennial Airport on Sunday, protesting Colorado-based Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for ICE.
ICYMI: US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown | Colorado Newsline
A deal in the Senate was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
coloradonewsline.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
ICYMI: US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans on the agreement. Colorado Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper were opposed to the deal.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears | Colorado Newsline
A deal in the Senate was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
coloradonewsline.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans on the agreement. Colorado Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper were opposed to the deal.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
A small crowd demonstrated at the entrance to Centennial Airport on Sunday, protesting Colorado-based Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for ICE.
Activists protest Colorado's Key Lime Air over ICE flights | Colorado Newsline
Picketers demonstrated against Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
coloradonewsline.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A small crowd demonstrated at the entrance to Centennial Airport on Sunday, protesting Colorado-based Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for ICE.
Following a Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November SNAP benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
States told by Trump administration to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November | Colorado Newsline
The Trump administration has told states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion of the payments.
coloradonewsline.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Following a Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November SNAP benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits. Only about 32,000 Coloradans out of about 600,000 SNAP recipients received payments before the high court's decision.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments | Colorado Newsline
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits.
coloradonewsline.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits. Only about 32,000 Coloradans out of about 600,000 SNAP recipients received payments before the high court's decision.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
The first flights affected by a new FAA directive led to widespread delays and cancellations Friday. Denver International Airport was in the top 5 for cancellations.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
Air travel snarls as cutbacks due to government shutdown begin | Colorado Newsline
The first flights affected by a new Federal Aviation Administration directive led to widespread delays and cancellations Friday.
coloradonewsline.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The first flights affected by a new FAA directive led to widespread delays and cancellations Friday. Denver International Airport was in the top 5 for cancellations.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying with a federal court order issued Thursday.
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown | Colorado Newsline
The USDA told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program, SNAP.
coloradonewsline.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying with a federal court order issued Thursday.
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Commentary: As Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveils his next state budget, his commitment to fully fund education, including kindergarten, carries real weight. We can’t afford to turn back.
From Jamita Horton of @teachplus.bsky.social Colorado
From Jamita Horton of @teachplus.bsky.social Colorado
Gov. Polis should keep his promise to Colorado’s students | Colorado Newsline
As Gov. Jared Polis unveils his next state budget, his commitment to fully fund education carries real weight. We can’t afford to turn back.
coloradonewsline.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Commentary: As Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveils his next state budget, his commitment to fully fund education, including kindergarten, carries real weight. We can’t afford to turn back.
From Jamita Horton of @teachplus.bsky.social Colorado
From Jamita Horton of @teachplus.bsky.social Colorado
States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions. Colorado is among states that have abolished the death penalty.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions | Colorado Newsline
States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty. Colorado is among states that abolished it.
coloradonewsline.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions. Colorado is among states that have abolished the death penalty.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
After a strong start in October, the pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened in the days leading up to Election Day this week, putting 2025 on pace for a middle-of-the-road turnout figure for an off-year election.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Colorado off-year election turnout dips slightly in 2025 | Colorado Newsline
The pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened leading up to Election Day, putting 2025 on pace for a middle-of-the-road turnout figure.
coloradonewsline.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
After a strong start in October, the pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened in the days leading up to Election Day this week, putting 2025 on pace for a middle-of-the-road turnout figure for an off-year election.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Researchers for Colorado’s racial equity study said they plan to have a draft of the full historical report by next November that details inequalities caused by systemic racism in the state.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Researchers share new details of discrimination in Colorado racial equity study update | Colorado Newsline
Researchers for Colorado’s racial equity study said they will have a draft of the full historical report by next November.
coloradonewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Researchers for Colorado’s racial equity study said they plan to have a draft of the full historical report by next November that details inequalities caused by systemic racism in the state.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Over 60% of Latino voters in Colorado think their civil rights have become less secure since President Donald Trump began his second term, according to survey results released Thursday.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Colorado Latino voters cite civil rights concerns, give Democrats advantage ahead of '26 | Colorado Newsline
Latino voters in Colorado list low wages, high cost of living and economic concerns as their top issues for elected officials to address.
coloradonewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Over 60% of Latino voters in Colorado think their civil rights have become less secure since President Donald Trump began his second term, according to survey results released Thursday.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
ICYMI: Far-right Colorado podcaster Joe Oltmann sues Mike Lindell and MyPillow over unpaid $3 million loan
Far-right Colorado podcaster sues Mike Lindell, MyPillow over unpaid $3 million loan | Colorado Newsline
The suit alleges that Lindell secured a loan of $3 million from the plaintiffs in 2023 and has failed to make any payments since then.
coloradonewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
ICYMI: Far-right Colorado podcaster Joe Oltmann sues Mike Lindell and MyPillow over unpaid $3 million loan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than the department initially estimated, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
USDA revises SNAP benefit amounts during shutdown after admitting miscalculation | Colorado Newsline
The USDA will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than initially estimated.
coloradonewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than the department initially estimated, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career as one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress | Colorado Newsline
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career.
coloradonewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career as one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
Commentary: A Trump smackdown was seen throughout Colorado's election results, and the message from voters says as much to Democrats as to Republicans headed into next year’s election.
Trump smackdown seen throughout Colorado election results | Colorado Newsline
The nationwide repudiation of the Trump agenda that emerged from the off-year election results was apparent in numerous Colorado races.
coloradonewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Commentary: A Trump smackdown was seen throughout Colorado's election results, and the message from voters says as much to Democrats as to Republicans headed into next year’s election.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without a paycheck since Oct. 1.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain | Colorado Newsline
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the FAA would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country.
coloradonewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without a paycheck since Oct. 1.
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
The U.S. Supreme Court during lengthy arguments Wednesday weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution when he became the first U.S. president to impose sweeping global tariffs under an economic emergency powers statute usually reserved to combat rare and unusual threats.
Trump tariffs undergo intense scrutiny from US Supreme Court justices | Colorado Newsline
Justices in both the conservative majority and liberal minority questioned the sweeping emergency powers the administration is asserting.
coloradonewsline.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court during lengthy arguments Wednesday weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution when he became the first U.S. president to impose sweeping global tariffs under an economic emergency powers statute usually reserved to combat rare and unusual threats.
Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal government shutdown, which on Wednesday became the longest in U.S. history at day 36.
Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown | Colorado Newsline
“Last night, Republicans felt political repercussions,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said after Election Day wins for Democrats.
coloradonewsline.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal government shutdown, which on Wednesday became the longest in U.S. history at day 36.
Latino groups in Colorado condemned U.S. Rep Lauren Boebert’s costume at a Halloween party over the weekend, calling it racist and cruel.
Latino groups denounce Rep. Lauren Boebert's 'racist' Halloween costume | Colorado Newsline
Latino groups in Colorado condemned U.S. Rep Lauren Boebert’s costume at a Halloween party over the weekend, calling it racist and cruel.
coloradonewsline.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Latino groups in Colorado condemned U.S. Rep Lauren Boebert’s costume at a Halloween party over the weekend, calling it racist and cruel.
NEW: Far-right Colorado podcaster Joe Oltmann is suing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a onetime ally in the national election conspiracy theory movement, alleging Lindell breached the terms of $3 million loan agreement.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Far-right Colorado podcaster sues Mike Lindell, MyPillow over unpaid $3 million loan | Colorado Newsline
The suit alleges that Lindell secured a loan of $3 million from the plaintiffs in 2023 and has failed to make any payments since then.
coloradonewsline.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
NEW: Far-right Colorado podcaster Joe Oltmann is suing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a onetime ally in the national election conspiracy theory movement, alleging Lindell breached the terms of $3 million loan agreement.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social