Brandon Richard
@brandonlrichard.bsky.social
Independent Journalist. Oklahoma native.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold says it's clear that Trump is trying to punish Colorado by relocating Space Command headquarters. #copolitics
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold says it's clear that Trump is trying to punish Colorado by relocating Space Command headquarters. #copolitics
President Trump says Colorado's mail-in voting played a big factor in his decision to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters.
September 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
President Trump says Colorado's mail-in voting played a big factor in his decision to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs measures (a bill and executive order) that he says rebalance the state’s budget.
August 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs measures (a bill and executive order) that he says rebalance the state’s budget.
Colorado Democratic Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen fights back tears while discussing the impact of President Trump's tax cut and spending bill. #copolitics
July 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Colorado Democratic Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen fights back tears while discussing the impact of President Trump's tax cut and spending bill. #copolitics
Denver officials on mass layoffs: "They are absolutely happening and they're going to be substantial." #copolitics #dengov
June 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Denver officials on mass layoffs: "They are absolutely happening and they're going to be substantial." #copolitics #dengov
AirTracker7 flies over downtown Denver where thousands participate in 'No Kings' protest against Trump. #copolitics #NoKingsProtest #denver
June 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
AirTracker7 flies over downtown Denver where thousands participate in 'No Kings' protest against Trump. #copolitics #NoKingsProtest #denver
Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, says he's sick of people trying to rationalize and excuse antisemitism. #BoulderAttack #BoulderCO
June 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, says he's sick of people trying to rationalize and excuse antisemitism. #BoulderAttack #BoulderCO
DHS has removed its list of sanctuary jurisdictions following mass criticism, including from law enforcement, and questions about how the list was put together. #copolitics
June 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
DHS has removed its list of sanctuary jurisdictions following mass criticism, including from law enforcement, and questions about how the list was put together. #copolitics
BREAKING: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announces city is facing a $250 million budget deficit.
May 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
BREAKING: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announces city is facing a $250 million budget deficit.
Bells ring at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver after the election of a new pope.
May 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Bells ring at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver after the election of a new pope.
NEW: President Trump calls former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters a “hostage” and says he has directed the DOJ to take all necessary action to secure her release. Peters was convicted in state court, so DOJ’s options seem extremely limited. But WATCH THIS SPACE anyway. 👀 #copolitics
May 6, 2025 at 3:43 AM
NEW: President Trump calls former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters a “hostage” and says he has directed the DOJ to take all necessary action to secure her release. Peters was convicted in state court, so DOJ’s options seem extremely limited. But WATCH THIS SPACE anyway. 👀 #copolitics
BREAKING: U.S. Justice Department sues the State of Colorado and the City of Denver over immigration laws.
Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and Colorado AG Phil Weiser are among those named as defendants in the suit.
Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and Colorado AG Phil Weiser are among those named as defendants in the suit.
May 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
BREAKING: U.S. Justice Department sues the State of Colorado and the City of Denver over immigration laws.
Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and Colorado AG Phil Weiser are among those named as defendants in the suit.
Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and Colorado AG Phil Weiser are among those named as defendants in the suit.
BREAKING: Federal judge in Denver extends order temporarily restricting Trump administration from removing immigrants from Colorado under the Alien Enemies Act. #copolitics
April 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
BREAKING: Federal judge in Denver extends order temporarily restricting Trump administration from removing immigrants from Colorado under the Alien Enemies Act. #copolitics
April 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Colorado State Sen. Julie Gonzales, one of the prime sponsors of SB25-003, responds to House Republicans' calls for DOJ to review the new gun law. #coleg #copolitics
April 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Colorado State Sen. Julie Gonzales, one of the prime sponsors of SB25-003, responds to House Republicans' calls for DOJ to review the new gun law. #coleg #copolitics
Bennet has already racked up major Colorado endorsements:
April 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Bennet has already racked up major Colorado endorsements:
BREAKING: Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
announces run for governor. #copolitics
announces run for governor. #copolitics
April 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
BREAKING: Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
announces run for governor. #copolitics
announces run for governor. #copolitics
"This legislation builds on our commitment to improve public safety, reduce gun violence, uphold our freedom," Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said before he signed SB-003 into law on Thursday. #copolitics #coleg
April 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
"This legislation builds on our commitment to improve public safety, reduce gun violence, uphold our freedom," Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said before he signed SB-003 into law on Thursday. #copolitics #coleg
NEW: Colorado Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd has introduced a bipartisan bill in Congress that would limit the president's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs. #copolitics
April 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
NEW: Colorado Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd has introduced a bipartisan bill in Congress that would limit the president's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs. #copolitics
Last week, Griswold told Denver7 she believes the executive order is "unlawful." #copolitics
April 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Last week, Griswold told Denver7 she believes the executive order is "unlawful." #copolitics
In a press release touting support for President Trump's tariffs, the White House highlights a statement from Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans. #copolitics
April 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In a press release touting support for President Trump's tariffs, the White House highlights a statement from Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans. #copolitics
Colorado State Sen. Lisa Cutter says transgender Americans are being targeted “by a small but vocal group that wants to erase them from public life.” #copolitics #transdayofvisibility
March 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Colorado State Sen. Lisa Cutter says transgender Americans are being targeted “by a small but vocal group that wants to erase them from public life.” #copolitics #transdayofvisibility
When the portrait was unveiled in 2019, Trump's supporters were happy with it.
March 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
When the portrait was unveiled in 2019, Trump's supporters were happy with it.
President Trump is very upset about his portrait in the Colorado State Capitol. He says it was "purposefully distorted" and is "truly the worst." He says he "would much prefer not having a picture than having this one." #copolitics
March 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
President Trump is very upset about his portrait in the Colorado State Capitol. He says it was "purposefully distorted" and is "truly the worst." He says he "would much prefer not having a picture than having this one." #copolitics
RIP boxing legend George Foreman, the former heavyweight champion. I had the honor of interviewing him many years ago. He was so nice and it was a great experience I’ll always cherish. It was literally my first month in TV news! #georgeforeman #rip
March 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
RIP boxing legend George Foreman, the former heavyweight champion. I had the honor of interviewing him many years ago. He was so nice and it was a great experience I’ll always cherish. It was literally my first month in TV news! #georgeforeman #rip