Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ranks eighth in a survey of top VP picks for Kamala Harris, despite joking about the unlikely choice. Continue Reading Colorado's Jared Polis lands on DC newsletter's list of potential Kamala Harris running mates
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Former first lady Melania Trump announced Thursday she will be releasing her first memoir in the coming months. The book, titled Melania, will be released prior to Election Day and published by Skyhorse Publishing, according to the Associated Press. The former first lady’s office said the memoir will include “stories and images never before shared […] Continue Reading Melania Trump to release memoir in fall
Two more initiatives vying for a spot on the November ballot have submitted signatures to the Secretary of State. Continue Reading Parole eligibility, school choice initiatives submit signatures for Colorado's November ballot
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Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies. Indiana, Florida and Missouri all have taken actions requiring their public retirement systems to divest from certain Chinese companies. A similar measure was vetoed this year in Arizona. The National Association of State Retirement Administrators opposes state-mandated divestments, saying such policies should be left to the federal government. But this isn't the first time states have taken such actions. Many states previously divested from South Africa because of apartheid. Some states have divested from tobacco companies and from Russia because of its war against Ukraine. Continue Reading Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a new funding opportunity that will support ecosystem and habitat restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin as part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Continue Reading Interior Department unveils $450 million funding boost for Upper Colorado River Basin
The owners of a new lobbying firm are working to use their bipartisan backgrounds to support small businesses across local, state, and federal levels. Matt La Crue, a Democrat, and Ellie Reynolds, a Republican, say their political differences allow them to do better work for clients through … Continue Reading Purple Label, a new lobbying firm, bridges political divides to support small businesses
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make a long-awaited White House visit to meet with President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at an important moment for all three politicians. Netanyahu’s White House visit Thursday comes during growing pressure on all three leaders to find an endgame to Israel's war in Gaza and engineer the return of hostages held there. Biden is aiming to get Israel and Hamas to seal his proposal to release hostages in Gaza over three phases as a legacy-affirming achievement. White House officials say the negotiations are in the closing stages but there are issues needing to be resolved. Continue Reading Netanyahu will meet with Biden and Harris at a crucial moment for the US and Israel
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A group of former Republican County chairs led by El Paso County's Eli Bremer launched a bid Thursday to replace Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams, who is facing a vote this weekend to fire him from the party position. Continue Reading Eli Bremer, former Republican county chairs launch bid to run Colorado GOP if party ousts Dave Williams
A Colorado judge issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which has been challenged by the state attorney general, according to court documents. Continue Reading Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger, Albertsons merger
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Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” President Joe Biden is explaining in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. The address will offer the public their first chance to hear directly from Biden his rationale for dropping out of the 2024 after weeks of insisting he believed himself to be the best candidate to take on former President Donald Trump, whom he has called an existential threat to the nation’s democracy. It will also give Biden a chance to try to shape how history views his one and only term in office. Continue Reading Biden uses Oval Office address to explain his decision to quit 2024 race, begins to shape legacy
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Even though President Joe Biden won’t be on the ballot this November, voters still will be weighing his legacy. As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very much at risk should Republican Donald Trump prevail. Biden will have an opportunity to make a case for his legacy on Wednesday night when he delivers an Oval Office address about his decision to bow out of the 2024 race and “what lies ahead.” How Biden’s one term is remembered will be intertwined with Harris’ electoral success in November, particularly as the vice president runs tightly on the Biden administration's achievements. Continue Reading Biden will make a case for his legacy - and for Harris to continue it - in his Oval Office address
The quarrel between Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams and a group of Republicans attempting to oust him from his position spilled over into local party politics this week when the El Paso County GOP's governing board voted to reprimand the party's second-in-command for spearhe… Continue Reading El Paso County GOP chair Vickie Tonkins leads censure against party's vice chair, demands he resign
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honored the hostages who were taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 during his address to Congress on Wednesday afternoon. Netanyahu, who is in Washington amid a tumultuous week for U.S. domestic politics, brought Noa Argamani, one of the hostages who was rescued during an Israeli military mission recently, to his […] Continue Reading Netanyahu highlights hostages with limited mention of ceasefire deal
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Air Care Colorado, the state’s privately contracted vehicle emission testing program, tested its first vehicle on Jan. 2, 1995. Continue Reading Colorado’s aging emissions testing program stuck in time, in need of capital
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FBI Director Christopher Wray has told lawmakers that a laptop tied to the Trump rally gunman included a Google search of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?” That’s a reference to Lee Harvey Oswald, the gunman who killed President John F. Kennedy in Dallas. The Google search, apparently by rally gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, was done on July 6, a week before the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. Wray disclosed the new details in a hearing Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee. Continue Reading Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is among the Democrats who will skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. Dozens of Democratic senators and representatives, along with one House Republican, are boycotting the speech over Israel’s handling of its war against Hamas in Gaza. A spokesman for […] Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi to skip Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
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Republican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris as they and former President Donald Trump’s campaign scramble to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival less than four months before Election Day. At a closed-door meeting of House Republicans early Tuesday, National Republican Congressional Committee chairman Richard Hudson urged lawmakers to instead stick to criticizing Harris for her role in Biden-Harris administration policies. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters after the meeting the election “will be about policies and not personalities.” Continue Reading Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris
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Today is July 24, 2024, and here's what you need to know: Continue Reading Election recount in Colorado confirms Larry Don Suckla's victory; rural communities struggle with mental health access; Denver mayor touts homeless response | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Senators from both parties are demanding more control over who future Secret Service directors are following the resignation Tuesday of former agency head Kimberly Cheatle. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) unveiled legislation that would require Secret Service directors appointed by the president to be confirmed by the Senate and serve no […] Continue Reading Senators want next Secret Service director to be Senate-confirmed
Colorado Springs has been selected to participate in the 2026 Census Test — the first of two anticipated on-the-ground tests to be conducted in preparation for the 2030 Census. Continue Reading Colorado Springs selected for U.S. Census Bureau practice test
At the Colorado Convention Center in the newly-built Bluebird Ballroom, hundreds of regional business leaders met together Tuesday to hear from Denver's mayor on his yearlong progress. Continue Reading Johnston gives another State of The City address for Denver business leaders
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that President Joe Biden will speak “directly” to voters in his Wednesday night speech. Biden’s address, scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, will mark his first speech since he announced via a statement on social media that he would bow out of the 2024 presidential race. […] Continue Reading Karine Jean-Pierre says Biden will speak ‘directly’ in first speech since leaving 2024 race
Colorado Democratic Party, convention delegates 'overwhelmingly' endorse Kamala Harris for president
The Colorado Democratic Party and the state's delegation to next month's Democratic National Convention on Tuesday formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's presidential nominee, adding to support she's received from state delegations since President Joe Biden announce… Continue Reading Colorado Democratic Party, convention delegates 'overwhelmingly' endorse Kamala Harris for president
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In roughly 24 hours, Vice President Kamala Harris secured more than half of the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign. At least 1,152 delegates have pledged or announced their support for Harris, according to an Associated Press survey. No other candidate has received […] Continue Reading Kamala Harris secures more than half the delegates to win DNC presidential nomination
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The Department of Justice is in possession of transcripts detailing conversations President Joe Biden had with his ghostwriter during which the president may have revealed classified information, DOJ attorneys revealed Monday in court filings. The attorneys acknowledged the transcripts in a response to a lawsuit brought by the conservative Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation had requested several documents and […] Continue Reading DOJ reveals it has transcripts of Biden ghostwriter interviews
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The American Legislative Exchange Council, a nonprofit organization with significant influence on American policies, is holding its annual meeting this week at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Denver. Continue Reading American Legislative Exchange Council hosts annual meeting in Denver
A ballot initiative to reduce property tax assessment rates has received enough signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot, its sponsors announced Tuesday. Continue Reading Signatures submitted to add Colorado property tax initiative to November ballot
After a state-mandated recount, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold confirmed on Tuesday that Republican Larry Don Suckla remains the House District 58 primary winner. Continue Reading Recount confirms Republican Larry Don Suckla's HD 58 primary victory by 3-vote margin
Colorado Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie delivered remarks at the Elevating Rural Colorado Partnership celebration in Keystone on Monday. The Dillon Democrat discussed the program's recent efforts to boost career pathways in rural Colorado and support rural public schools. Continue Reading Julie McCluskie marks 5-year milestone for Elevating Rural Colorado program
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The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission. Kimberly Cheatle had served as Secret Service director since August 2022. Cheatle announced her departure in an email she sent to staff. Cheatle had been facing growing calls to resign and several investigations into how the shooter was able to get so close to the Republican presidential nominee at an outdoor campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Continue Reading Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Individuals with behavioral health disorders in the Colorado criminal justice system will be getting renewed attention in the coming legislative session. Continue Reading Colorado legislative committee to examine behavioral health in criminal justice system
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House members on both sides of the aisle left the Oversight Committee hearing on the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally feeling unsatisfied and frustrated with the lack of information from Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Cheatle declined to provide specifics on how the shooter accessed the roof that allowed him to take aim […] Continue Reading Key takeaways from Secret Service director’s congressional grilling on Trump shooting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Colorado pollution reduction grants totaling $328.7 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to the Denver Regional Council of Governments and the Colorado Energy Office Monday. Continue Reading EPA issues Colorado $328.7 million in grants for community climate pollution reduction
If asked, Gov. Jared Polis said he would seriously consider becoming the vice-presidential candidate behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who is working to secure the official Democratic nomination for president in 2024. Continue Reading Gov. Jared Polis says he would consider running for vice president with Kamala Harris if asked
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Chad Reznicek knows all too well the stigma surrounding mental health in rural Colorado. Continue Reading Colorado's rural communities struggle with mental health care access — and stigma | COVER
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The director of the Secret Service says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was the agency’s “most significant operational failure” in decades. Director Kimberly Cheatle told lawmakers Monday during a congressional hearing: “On July 13, we failed.” Cheatle says she takes full responsibility for the agency’s missteps related to the attack at Trump's Pennsylvania rally. Cheatle is testifying before a congressional committee as calls mount for her to resign over security failures at the rally where a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate the Republican former president. The rally shooting left one spectator dead. Trump was wounded in the ear. Cheatle says the Secret Service will “take corrective action.” Continue Reading Secret Service director says Trump's assassination attempt was biggest agency 'failure' in decades
Four members of Colorado's federal bench spoke publicly on Friday about the current workloads among district and magistrate judges, the recent turnover on the U.S. District Court, and observations about problematic behavior among federal litigators. Continue Reading Case assignments, new faces and civility: Colorado's judges speak about developments at federal trial court
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Today is July 22, 2024, and here's what you need to know: Continue Reading Colorado delegates back Kamala Harris as nominee; local politicos react to Biden's decision to drop out; Elbert County commissioners face backlash; Denver mayor to deliver city address today | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
CoPo's weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements,… Continue Reading CO PO Calendar | July 22-28
Many of Colorado's leading Democratic elected officials and others who will have a say in picking the party's presidential ticket said Sunday that they support nominating Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden's historic decision to withdraw from the race less than four month… Continue Reading Colorado's Democratic convention delegates throw support behind Kamala Harris as party's nominee
President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race drew mixed reactions around Denver on Sunday. Continue Reading Denver residents offer mixed reactions to Biden dropping re-election bid
Reaction was swift from Colorado Springs residents following the news that President Joe Biden is withdrawing from the presidential race. Biden, 81, will be the first sitting U.S. president not to seek reelection in 56 years. Lyndon B. Johnson stepped aside a few months before the 1968 election. Continue Reading Colorado Springs residents react to news of Biden's withdrawal from race
While Kamala Harris is the Democratic Party’s heir apparent, clinching critical support from President Joe Biden after he dropped his reelection bid, some on the left insist an open convention is still on the books this August. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison appeared to indicate that the choice to replace Biden would be made […] Continue Reading What is an open convention and how could it impact Kamala Harris?
Former President Donald Trump reacted to President Joe Biden announcing he would not seek reelection by claiming that Biden was “not fit to run for president.” Biden announced he would drop out of the campaign Sunday, after weeks to pressure from within the Democratic Party, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at […] Continue Reading Trump reacts to Biden dropping out: ‘Not fit to run for President’
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Preident Joe Biden on Sunday posted a letter to social media announcing that he would no longer seek reelection. The decision by the Democrat came after building pressure from lawmakers, donors, activists and voters within his own party who had concerns about his ability to beat Republican Donald Trump in November’s election. The letter ended weeks of speculation after the 81-year old’s troubling performance at the June 27 presidential debate. Continue Reading Here's the letter that Biden wrote to say he would no longer seek reelection
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) warns Democrats that they may face legal challenges if they try to replace President Joe Biden at the top of the ticket. During an interview Sunday morning with CNN’s State of the Union, Johnson gave his assessment of Demcorats’ chances to do a last-minute switch at the top of the presidential […] Continue Reading Johnson warns Democrats face ‘legal hurdles’ if party tries to replace Biden
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Colorado's elected officials and political leaders react to President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue Reading Colorado political figures react to Biden's decision to end reelection bid, endorse Harris
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President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump, throwing the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election. The Democrats are left with no clear candidate, a shocking development for an election many in the party argue is among the most consequential in a lifetime because of Trump’s plans for a dramatic government overhaul formed around his grievances. Biden won the vast majority of delegates and every nominating contest but one, which would’ve made his nomination mostly a formality. Now that he’s dropped out, those delegates will be free to support another candidate. What happens after that is unclear. Continue Reading President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Kamala Harris
Denver's decision to support the Biden administration's move to reschedule marijuana drew mixed reactions, with backers saying it's necessary to help boost declining marijuana sales and provide stability to the industry, while critics said it's normalizing a drug that is addictive and ultimately harmful to young people. Continue Reading Denver’s support of Biden's cannabis rescheduling draws criticism, support