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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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U.S. and Israel Striking Iran Security Agencies That Helped Crush Protests Their attacks have targeted police stations and intelligence bases in what may be part of a plan to encourage Iranians to rise up against the government, experts say.

The U.S. and Israel have been striking Iran’s police stations, detention centers and intelligence offices in addition to typical military targets. Experts say that the attacks may be part of a plan to encourage Iranians to rise up against their government.

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State Dept post says Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance can call the U.S. Department of State 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.

State Dept post says Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance can call the U.S. Department of State 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.

For Americans in the Middle East needing help.

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Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.

When you agree with somebody eight times out of 10, what do you call them? You call them a friend and an ally, not a 20 percent traitor. Well, in this environment, people tend to focus on the 20 percent, and I think that makes it very hard to legislate.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Kristi Noem set to face senators over DHS shutdown, immigration enforcement The focus of the hearing is likely to be on how Kristi Noem is pursuing President Trump's mass deportation efforts in his second term, after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officers.

Kristi Noem set to face senators over DHS shutdown, immigration enforcement www.npr.org/2026/03/03/n...

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Aspen's Dwayne Romero running for CD3 as Democrat When Alex Kelloff visited Grand Junction last week, he believed he was set to be the only Democrat challenging for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House. However, another

More here: www.gjsentinel.com/news/western...

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FEC Tweet showing that Dwayne Romero (DEM) has filed paperwork to run in #CO03.

FEC Tweet showing that Dwayne Romero (DEM) has filed paperwork to run in #CO03.

A new candidate has entered the #CO03 Dem primary. So now there's a D (Romero v Kelloff) and an R (Hurd v Scheppleman) primary. #copolitics

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Pardoned Capitol rioter who said Jan. 6 officer 'needs to be put down' is charged Jake Lang confronted a Washington police officer at a Jan. 6 anniversary event, telling him, "Public execution is the only solution for animals like you," charging documents say.

Pardoned Capitol rioter is charged with making threatening statements after confronting an officer at a Jan 6. anniversary event.

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CO Sen Hickenlooper voted to invoke cloture, Sen Bennet did not vote.

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Denver bans masks for ICE as city takes legal stand against federal agents Last week, Mayor Mike Johnston issued an executive order that bans immigration agents from operating on city property, including roads and parks.

"It's not anything that we ever planned or thought of passing, until last year when we started seeing mass agents harassing people across our country and even before we saw anyone get murdered,” Councilmember Flor Alvidrez said.

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Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 2026: Time and Visibility Guide Earth’s shadow will temporarily drape the moon in a copper hue before sunrise on Tuesday.

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, will temporarily turn the moon crimson on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

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Supreme Court blocks redraw of lone GOP-held district in New York City The ruling will leave Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' Staten Island-based 11th District unchanged for this year's midterm elections.

Supreme Court blocks redraw of lone GOP-held district in New York City www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

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Rowshan Kia has been protesting Iran's government on Colorado's Capitol for 85 weeks straight He does not plan to stop.

From 2023: If you've passed the Capitol in recent years, you've probably seen Rowshan Kia standing on Lincoln Street with big signs covered in language like, "DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN."

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Live updates: Iran war spreads as U.S. jets crash and Israel trades fire with Hezbollah Follow NBC News' live coverage as the U.S. and Israel attack Iran, Tehran hits back across the Gulf and Hezbollah strikes from Lebanon while Iran chooses a new supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

BREAKING: Six U.S. service members have been killed following the start of military operations in Iran.

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U.S. Sends More Troops to the Mideast as Iran War Expands Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said more troops and fighter jets were heading to the region. He acknowledged the possibility of an extended campaign.

The U.S. military said on Monday it was sending more forces to the Middle East and expects to β€œtake additional losses.” Earlier, President Trump said that the U.S. could continue striking Iran for the next four to five weeks.

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Denver is a frontrunner for 2028 Democratic National Convention, CBS reports Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia also are being considered for the DNC.

If the city wins its bid, it could draw tens of thousands of people to Colorado and once again put Denver at center stage as the Democratic Party races toward the next presidential election.

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Iran U.N. Ambassador: β€˜Iran Will Not Surrender Its Sovereignty’ Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday said the country doesn’t seek escalation but will continue to defend itself. β€œIran does not seek war. It does not seek escalation, Iran will not surrender its sovereignty,” Amir Saeid Iravani told reporters at U.N. headquarters in New York. Asked ab

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said the country doesn’t seek escalation but will continue to defend itself. β€œIran does not seek war. It does not seek escalation, Iran will not surrender its sovereignty,” Amir Saeid Iravani told reporters. on.wsj.com/4u9PTLq

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Business Meetings | House Agriculture Committee

House Ag committee will start mark up of the Farm Bill at 5 pm ET Tuesday. agriculture.house.gov/calendar/eve...

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A Jan. 6 rioter, who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, says he was at the Pentagon for Hegseth’s briefing.

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Trump’s Shifting Goals for Iran Complicate Military’s Mission President Trump and his allies offered at least two separate objectives Sunday for the assault on Iran, muddying U.S. intentions for ending a conflict that has killed three American servicemembers.

Trump’s Shifting Goals for Iran Complicate Military’s Mission www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

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Where are Denver’s grocery store deserts? We mapped where it’s hardest to buy groceries.

Where would a new grocery store make the biggest impact in Denver?

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WASHINGTON (AP) β€” Iran's 'potential new leadership' suggests they're open to US talks and Trump is 'eventually' willing, AP source says.

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Neguse says Our constitution is crystal-clear: the decision to take our nation to war rests with Congress. President Trump’s reckless and dangerous decision to, yet again, initiate military action without congressional authorization is clearly unconstitutional. 

Speaker Johnson must reconvene the Congressβ€”immediately β€” for a vote on the War Powers Resolution.

Neguse says Our constitution is crystal-clear: the decision to take our nation to war rests with Congress. President Trump’s reckless and dangerous decision to, yet again, initiate military action without congressional authorization is clearly unconstitutional. Speaker Johnson must reconvene the Congressβ€”immediately β€” for a vote on the War Powers Resolution.

hickenlooper says President Trump has bypassed his constitutional duty to seek congressional authorization for operations in Iran. By failing to consult Congress, he operates without an articulated goal, strategy, or endgame. This unilateral action ignores most Americans' desire to avoid endless foreign wars, creating the distinct impression of a calculated distraction from his domestic failures including the economy, ICE violence, and the unreleased Epstein files. While we would certainly welcome the fall of Iran’s terror-sponsoring and repressive regime, the President's reckless approach leaves us facing profound, unanswered questions about the new dangers he has unleashed.

hickenlooper says President Trump has bypassed his constitutional duty to seek congressional authorization for operations in Iran. By failing to consult Congress, he operates without an articulated goal, strategy, or endgame. This unilateral action ignores most Americans' desire to avoid endless foreign wars, creating the distinct impression of a calculated distraction from his domestic failures including the economy, ICE violence, and the unreleased Epstein files. While we would certainly welcome the fall of Iran’s terror-sponsoring and repressive regime, the President's reckless approach leaves us facing profound, unanswered questions about the new dangers he has unleashed.

Dem Sen John Hickenlooper and Rep. Joe Neguse also saying Congress needs to authorize Iran operations. #copolitics

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Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's β€œmajor military operations” and calls for regime change in Iran:

β€œTrump is plunging us into another war in the Middle East. He’s learned nothing from decades of failed conflicts. It’s a war of choice with no clear end game, no authorization from Congress, and little support from Americans.

β€œI went to war three times for this country and learned that when elites in Washington bang the war drums, working class folks pay the price. The tough talk of a five-time draft dodger falls flat for Americans tired of military adventurism. Americans want us out of the regime change business.

β€œEndless war has cost us thousands of lives and trillions of dollars. Meanwhile, Americans are struggling to pay for health care, groceries, and housing.

β€œThis Administration owes Congress and Americans answers. Congress should return to Washington immediately to vote on the War Powers Resolution and ensure the safety of our servicemembers.”

Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's β€œmajor military operations” and calls for regime change in Iran: β€œTrump is plunging us into another war in the Middle East. He’s learned nothing from decades of failed conflicts. It’s a war of choice with no clear end game, no authorization from Congress, and little support from Americans. β€œI went to war three times for this country and learned that when elites in Washington bang the war drums, working class folks pay the price. The tough talk of a five-time draft dodger falls flat for Americans tired of military adventurism. Americans want us out of the regime change business. β€œEndless war has cost us thousands of lives and trillions of dollars. Meanwhile, Americans are struggling to pay for health care, groceries, and housing. β€œThis Administration owes Congress and Americans answers. Congress should return to Washington immediately to vote on the War Powers Resolution and ensure the safety of our servicemembers.”

And Dem Rep Jason Crow says Congress & American people deserve answers and says Congress should immediately. #copolitics

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CO GOP Reps are supporting the attack. Trump has also called in the Iranian people to overthrow the government. Statements from Reps Hurd and Evans. #copolitics

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Reaction from 2 ends of Colorado’s political spectrum on the US & Israel’s attack on Iran. #copolitics

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Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Government

Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Government www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...

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OpenAI says it shares Anthropic's 'red lines' over military AI use OpenAI's Sam Altman says he shares the "red lines" set by rival Anthropic restricting how the military uses AI models, amid Anthropic's escalating feud with the Pentagon.

OpenAI's Sam Altman says he shares the "red lines" set by rival Anthropic restricting how the military uses AI models, amid Anthropic's escalating feud with the Pentagon. n.pr/4rO27YE

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Family of Renee Good say they have chosen not to watch the video of her shooting Her mother, father and two brothers say for all the discourse about her death, they are the only ones who really knew Renee Good.

In their first sitdown interview, Renee Good’s family says still have not watched the video of the moment she was shot to death by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

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Milford teen Marcelo Gomes leaves State of the Union after targeted DHS tweet - The Boston Globe Gomes met with members of Congress to discuss his experience in detention before attending President Trump’s speech as Representative Seth Moulton's guest.

A teen who was arrested by ICE last May while on the way to volleyball practice attended the SOTU as a guest of his congressman.
Midway, he was targeted by DHS in a tweet.
Inside his SOTU experience,
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A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran. Decades later, ICE is trying to deport her The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith.

The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith.

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