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Lauren Boebert Comments on Tom Kean's Absence from Congress

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized Rep. Tom Kean for his over three-month absence from Congress due to depression, calling it 'embarrassing.' Kean returned to the House and explained his health issues, while Boebert suggested that representatives should continue to work despite personal challenges. Kean had previously stated he was recovering and appreciated the support he received.

The Hill

Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary in Colorado

Senator John Hickenlooper has been projected to win the Democratic primary in Colorado, defeating challenger Julie Gonzales. This victory positions Hickenlooper for a second term in the Senate.

Washington Examiner

Rep. Thomas Massie Files Resolution to Honor Victims of USS Liberty Incident

Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution to honor the 34 Americans killed in the 1967 USS Liberty incident, which was deemed an accident by both the U.S. and Israeli governments. The resolution calls for the declassification of documents related to the attack and aims to provide closure for the survivors. This action follows Massie's ongoing criticism of U.S. military aid to Israel.

democracydocket.com

Supreme Court rules against Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on July 1, 2026, against President Trump's executive order aimed at denying birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to foreign nationals, stating it violated the 14th Amendment. The 6-3 decision upheld lower court rulings that blocked the order, emphasizing that all individuals born in the U.S. are citizens at birth.

Washington Examiner

House votes to disclose records of taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements

The House of Representatives voted unanimously to mandate the public disclosure of records related to taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements. Introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, the resolution aims to enhance transparency following recent scandals involving allegations against several members. Rep. Nancy Mace, who had previously subpoenaed similar records, expressed concerns about the political motivations behind the vote.

Fox News — Latest

Eleven Venezuelan and Colombian Nationals Indicted in Multi-State Trafficking Case

Eleven Venezuelan and Colombian nationals have been indicted in a multi-state case involving allegations of sex trafficking, drug dealing, and illegal firearms trafficking. The Justice Department announced the charges on July 1, 2026, with ten of the defendants currently unlawfully present in the United States. The case is part of a Homeland Security initiative targeting transnational criminal organizations.

Fox News — Politics

Jessica Killin Wins Democratic Primary in Colorado's 5th Congressional District

Jessica Killin has won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, preparing for a general election against incumbent Republican Rep. Jeff Crank. Killin, a former Army captain, defeated Joe Reagan and is supported by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as a potential candidate for a district that has become more competitive in recent elections.

Washington Examiner

Phil Weiser wins Colorado Democratic gubernatorial primary against Michael Bennet

Phil Weiser secured the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado, defeating incumbent Senator Michael Bennet in the primary election held on July 1, 2026. Weiser received 54.7% of the vote, focusing his campaign on opposing Trump-era policies. The general election is anticipated to be competitive, given Colorado's recent political history.

Fox News — Latest

Manny Rutinel Wins Democratic Primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District

Manny Rutinel has secured the Democratic nomination for Colorado's 8th Congressional District after winning the primary on July 1, 2026. He will face incumbent Republican Rep. Gabe Evans in the general election on November 3, 2026. Rutinel's campaign focuses on protecting government programs and has drawn comparisons to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani due to similar policy positions.

Fox News — Politics

Manny Rutinel Wins Democratic Primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District

Manny Rutinel has won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District and will challenge incumbent Rep. Gabe Evans in the general election. Rutinel's campaign focuses on protecting government programs and advocating for minority rights, while Republicans have attempted to link him to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies.

Washington Examiner

Manny Rutinel wins Democratic primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District

Manny Rutinel has won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, defeating Shannon Bird. Rutinel will face Republican Gabe Evans in the general election, with the race expected to be highly competitive. Rutinel's campaign was bolstered by endorsements and increased funding, while Bird's campaign struggled in the final weeks.