Murray on DHS funding talks - “We are waiting for the White House to take this seriously and understand that we need accountability and reforms at ICE.” She says a funding bill will not move until Trump admin officials “recognize that and respect that.”

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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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...

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

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

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

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

"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.

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

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

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."

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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, from @marcelanotes.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/m...

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.

Trump entering the House chamber now to standing applause from Republicans and guests in the gallery overlooking the floor. Democrats are either seated or standing in silence.

The House failed to pass via suspension the ROTOR Act, a bipartisan Senate bill in response to last year's deadly plane-helicopter crash at DCA, 264-133. It needed 2/3 to pass. CO Reps voted: YES - Crow, DeGette, Evans, Neguse & Pettersen NO - Boebert, Crank & Hurd #copolitics

Here are the guests invited by Colorado’s Congress members to the State of the Union www.cpr.org/2026/02/24/c... #copolitics

House passes CO Rep Hurd's bipartisan ASCEND bill via voice vote. CO Rep. Jeff Crank was a cosponsor of the bill. #copolitics

Come and work with Colorado Public Radio's public affairs (aka politics) team! www.cpr.org/job/public-a...

ICYMI: The latest Purplish episode with @sambrasch.bsky.social, @taydolven.bsky.social & @lucasbradywoods.bsky.social looks at Colorado's different approaches to data centers. Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/0AxL... or wherever you get your podcasts #copolitics

President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to attack Iran. While he weighs his options, a military buildup over the past month means the U.S. now has an expansive presence in the region.

Trump, July 19: "All three nuclear sites in Iran were completely destroyed and/or OBLITERATED. It would take years to bring them back into service." Witkoff, Sunday: "They're probably a week away from having industrial-grade bomb-making material."

If you’re a Coloradan in PV or with deep ties there, I’d like to speak with you. Your safety is my priority, followed by my desire to share your story. Find me on Signal or WhatsApp.

And Farm Bill markup in House Ag that was supposed to be tomorrow has been postponed until the week of Mar 1.

First House votes of the week will be Tuesday now and not Monday “due to inclement weather” that’s hitting the region.

Man Is Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/u...

The Trump administration promises $1.3 trillion in savings from repealing a bedrock climate policy, but that doesn't include the costs side of the ledger.

Mountain West voters support public lands—and land agencies, poll finds www.kunc.org/regional-new...

Colorado woman whose daughter died attends social media trial as addiction lawsuit plays out www.cpr.org/2026/02/19/s... via @codaleynews.bsky.social

"Do not make public agendas vague or bury controversial items under generic labels, or you risk violating Colorado’s Open Meetings Law and paying attorney’s fees." www.cpr.org/2026/02/18/w... @cprnews.bsky.social @rcfp.org @coloradofoic.bsky.social @freedom.press @muckrock.com #EDUSky #schoolboard

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan doesn't often face challenging questions in public, but in Juneau Democratic legislators had a forum. “You've said yes to Trump many times. I'm wondering if you're willing to say no.” alaskapublic.org/news/politic...

One of the biggest sewage spills in U.S. history is highlighting political dysfunction as well as aging infrastructure.

Colorado looks headed to join the congressional redistricting fight www.cpr.org/2026/02/18/c... #copolitics

Colorado looks to join WHO Global Outbreak Network www.cpr.org/2026/02/17/c... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

Her parents didn’t register her Colorado birth, and she has been stateless ever since. But that may soon change www.cpr.org/2026/02/17/s... via @boycedan.bsky.social #copolitics

Prosecutor’s aggressive talk about Tren de Aragua has so far produced only plea deals www.cpr.org/2026/02/17/t... via @allisonsherry.bsky.social #copolitics

Tech giant Palantir moves headquarters from Denver to Miami after months of protests denverite.com/2026/02/17/p... via @denverite.bsky.social