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Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski touts progress on airport policy overhaul, terminal building
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Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in ...
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New
Trump administration reviewing all 55M people with US visas for potential deportable violations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Thursday that it’s reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid U.S. visas for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules. In a written answer to a question posed by
Douglas County pitches Lone Tree as potential site of new Broncos stadium
The smart money may be on Denver’s Burnham Yard if the Broncos build a new stadium — judging by the tens of millions spent to snap up property in its vicinity — but Lone Tree and Douglas County had a message this week: Don’t count us
Live updates: Special session starts with competing proposals to fix budget shortfall, censure resolution
The Colorado legislature gaveled in Thursday for its latest special session — this one to address a yawning budget gap caused by changes to the federal tax code passed by Congress and President Donald Trump. At the outset, the session is expected to last
Carney, Trump Talk for First Time Since Trade Deadline Passed
Prime Minister Mark Carney and United States President Donald Trump held a phone conversation for the first time since
Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund, Citing Investigations
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif) has created a legal defense fund as he faces renewed scrutiny under the Trump
Election forecaster: Republicans could win Nevada attorney general race with Wes Duncan
It’s a toss-up whether a Democrat or a Republican will win Nevada’s 2026 race for attorney general — but that could change if Sparks city attorney Wes Duncan, a Republican, jumps in. This assessment comes from Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a project of the Center for
Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere
By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — With electricity prices rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, President Donald Trump has lashed out at renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, blaming them for skyrocketing energy costs. Trump called
Moore, railing against Trump’s insults of city, invites president to Baltimore for public safety walk
Gov. Wes Moore
Woman charged with murder after using abortion pill details claims against D.A.
Lizelle Gonzalez was indicted on murder charges in 2022, after she used medication to induce an abortion. The charges were later dropped. ...
Gabbard barred sharing intel on Russia-Ukraine talks with "Five Eyes" partners
A July 20 memo ordered U.S. intelligence agencies not to share information about Russia-Ukraine talks with Five Eyes partners U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ...
Trump administration reviewing all 55M people with US visas for deportable violations
Richmond Times Dispatch | 2025-08-21, 21:34
It's looking for things such as visa overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, engaging in terrorist activity or providing support to a terrorist organization. ...
Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against Trump
Richmond Times Dispatch | 2025-08-21, 21:34
The ruling spares Trump from a potential half-billion-dollar fine but bans him and his two eldest sons from serving in corporate leadership for a few years. ...
California Democrats tee up votes on redistricting proposal in the statehouse
Shortly after noon, California’s state Senate approved a bill setting specific boundaries for proposed new congressional maps for the next three elections. The vote, approving AB 604 along party lines, kicked off the votes legislators are taking
JD Vance touts 'big, beautiful bill' in Georgia
Fox31 Denver | 2025-08-21, 21:31
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Vice President JD Vance is in Georgia on a mission to highlight tax cuts in the recently passed ‘big, beautiful bill.’ "We believe you ought to keep more of your hard earn money,” said Vance. Vance
Redistricting battle moves to California
Fox31 Denver | 2025-08-21, 21:31
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - California Democrats say they're "fighting fire with fire" by drawing new districts aimed at electing five more Democrats to Congress in response to Texas Republicans drawing districts aimed at electing five more Republicans. "Bottom
Trump to join Washington patrol while feds deploy checkpoints around city
The Galveston Daily News | 2025-08-21, 21:29
President Donald Trump is planning to join an evening patrol in the nation’s capital. Trump told a conservative commentator that he'd be going out “with the police and the military” in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening. It would be just ...
Trump’s Net Worth Jumps By Half A Billion Dollars After Civil Fraud Win
The court ruling erased the more than $500 million Trump had been ordered to pay, but still keeps him liable for fraud. ...
Most Potent Symbol of 'Two Tier' Keir Justice Released From a British Prison
The young British record holder walked free from prison today. What did Lucy Connolly, a 42-year-old mother and caretaker of an ill husband, hold a record for? The longest prison sentence ever handed down for a single, solitary social media post. Advertisement
Trump officials cut California sex-education funds over gender identity references
Move comes after state refused to remove gender identity, trans and nonbinary references from sex-ed curriculum
Gavin Newsom goes national, tells fellow Democrats to play ‘hardball’ with Trump
Is Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pitch to Democrats a preview of a 2028 presidential bid? ...
NC Gov. Stein says federal government ‘has not met the moment’ on Helene funding
While some funds are flowing, North Carolina is still awaiting the release of $100 million in FEMA reimbursements. ...
Kamala Harris is coming back to North Carolina on her book tour. What to know
Kamala Harris was last in North Carolina for a big public event just days ahead of her loss in the 2024 presidential election. This time, she’ll reflect on the campaign. ...
JD Vance tells Gavin Newsom: Stop trying to be like Trump
Is the Vance vs. Newsom duel a preview of a 2028 White House race? ...
NC is deploying its National Guard, but not to fight DC crime
Only Gov. Josh Stein has authority to call up North Carolina’s National Guard. ...
US government reviewing 55 million visa holders for potential violations
The Trump administration is reviewing more than 55 million foreigners holding
Russia questions Zelensky's 'legitimacy,' calls security guarantees 'hopeless'
Russia questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday and said the security guarantees under discussion for a potential peace deal are “hopeless.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference that Russian
Trump's immigration crackdown brings checkpoints and new fears to Washington
Citizen Tribune | 2025-08-21, 21:14
Federal and local police are setting up
