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Trump orders Treasury to stop ‘wasteful’ production of pennies
President Donald Trump said on Sunday night that he directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop the production of pennies, which he slammed as “wasteful.” In a Truth Social post, Trump pointed out that the minting of a penny costs more than the actual value of the coin, adding that this is part of his…
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THIS WEEK AT THE COLORADO CAPITOL | Week of February 10, 2025
Here are legislative committee hearings and other events of note for the week ahead for the Colorado General Assembly. Committee schedules are subject to change. Schedules for both the House and Senate can change at any time. This website is the best resource for keeping up with daily activities. Options for public testimony during committee hearings can…
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Trump planning new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he plans to announce a new round of tariffs early this week that includes 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum and separate reciprocal tariffs. The steel and aluminum tariffs will apply to all countries, while the other reciprocal tariffs will be on countries that tax U.S.…
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‘Nothing more than a prison’: Homeless people open up about Denver’s programs
Editor’s note: The Denver Gazette in recent months talked to several homeless people who tried the city’s programs. Some are in shelters, others expect to be back in the streets. Here’s a glimpse of their lives. Craig Beck of Denver was swept from a homeless encampment sweep in 2024, and, entered the city’s temporary housing program. …
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The massive fence that has divided means of life in the San Luis Valley
SAN LUIS • This land has gone by many names. The “Sangre de Cristo Grant,” so named by the Mexican government in 1844 to encourage settlement. “Taylor Ranch.” And now “Cielo Vista Ranch.” For Eli Rael, whose ancestors moved here in the late 1800s, it’s always been simply “La Sierra,” a communal mountain landscape where settlers…
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Mike Johnson dismisses ‘flailing’ Democratic lawmakers threatening CR fight
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) rejected threats that his next funding proposal won’t be supported by Democratic lawmakers in time to avoid a government shutdown. Johnson was on Fox News Sunday responding to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s (D-NY) claim that “Republicans haven’t said a single thing to House Democrats” about the impending deadline to fund…
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Trump establishes Gulf of America Day after first flyover of newly renamed area
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Feb. 9, 2025, will be Gulf of America Day after flying over the area for the first time since its renaming on his way to the Super Bowl. In a White House statement, Trump pointed to his executive order titled “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness” that directed…
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Stephen Miller laments ‘unconstitutional’ ruling barring DOGE from Treasury
White House Deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller blasted the U.S. district judge who ruled against the Department of Government Efficiency’s investigation into the Treasury Department. Paul A. Engelmayer issued an emergency order for DOGE staff to “destroy any and all copies of material downloaded from the Treasury Department’s records and systems” due to impending litigation…
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Four takeaways from Trump’s pre-Super Bowl interview
President Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday when he sits down to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to the historical moment, Trump sat down with Fox News’s Bret Baier and reflected upon his first three weeks in office. During…
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Mike Huckabee commends Trump’s vision for Gaza as a ‘what if’ scenario
Incoming Israeli ambassador Mike Huckabee assured that the Hamas terrorist group will cease to exist in the future, regardless of what the future holds for the Gaza Strip. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in owning Gaza in its efforts to provide peace in this Middle East, a move that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…