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US senators demand end to Iran war funding in bill averting shutdown
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The possibility of a government shutdown next month increased somewhat Thursday as a group of U.S. senators said the stopgap Read More
Senate Democrat presses Trump administration on Megaspeed probe following Alice Huang allegations
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.) is pressing intelligence and commerce leaders in the Trump administration on its investigation into the cloud computing and data center firm Megaspeed following reports the Commerce Department paused their investigation into the company last year. Bennet, in a Read More
Colorado live results: 2026 governor’s election
Coloradans will choose their next governor Tuesday, with two-term incumbent Jared Polis (D) ineligible to seek a third consecutive term. The Democratic nominee is state Attorney General Phil Weiser, who somewhat surprisingly beat three-term Sen. Michael Bennet (D) in the July primary. Weiser, who pr Read More
If Dems Win Midterms, 'Maybe' We'll 'Find' Policies to Lower Diesel Prices, Interest Rates
On Thursday's broadcast of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power," Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) said he believes that voters will pick "a different direction" in | Clips Read More
Bennet seeks Senate probe of Trump administration's Colorado email
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet asked Senate leadership to launch committee investigations into the Trump administration’s efforts to withhold funding and close a marquee climate lab in Colorado last year, alleging that the apparent retribution “strikes at the core of our democracy.” Read More
Has Colorado suddenly become a hotbed of lefty socialists? (Opinion)
The truth is that the primary election results had more to do with Diana DeGette and Michael Bennet than with their challengers, Melat Kiros and Phil Weiser. Read More
Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act aims to prevent expansion of Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced the Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act aimed at stopping BLM from approving any expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry in Glenwood Springs to protect area hot springs. Read More
Colorado primary election spending in key races tops $67 million
More than $67 million was spent on Colorado's primary elections, the vast majority on Democratic races as Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet battled for governor and Manny Rutinel won the CD8 primary. Read More
Coloradans respond to dramatic primary results for DeGette, Bennet and Comacho (Letters)
I feel sad for Michael Bennet that he doesn't get to come home to Colorado yet, but we still need him in Washington. Read More
How Phil Weiser beat Michael Bennet in Democrats' primary for governor
Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet by 13 percentage points amid anti-incumbent sentiment among Colorado voters. Here's how he won. Read More
Progressive Power Shifts: Major Upsets in Colorado Primaries
In a surprising outcome during Colorado's primary elections, progressive Democrats scored significant victories. Democratic socialist Melat Kiros ousted veteran U.S. Representative Diana DeGette, while progressive Manny Rutinel claimed a crucial district. Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet for a gubernatorial nomination, signaling a shift towards more progressive and anti-establishment candidates. Read More
AG Weiser Defeats Sen. Bennet in Colorado Gov. Primary | Newsmax.com
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser beat U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet for the Democrat nomination for governor on Tuesday, U.S. media projected. Read More
Colorado primary takeaways: split decision on Democratic establishment
Democrats' generational war continued, as Sen. John Hickenlooper won, Sen. Michael Bennet lost, and socialist Melat Kiros upsets Rep. Diana DeGette. Read More
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Phil Weiser, the Colorado Attorney General, secured the Democratic nomination for governor, surpassing U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. Weiser focused on opposing Trump’s policies, especially regarding federal funding freezes in Colorado. He is favored to win the gubernatorial race in November amid Colorado’s Democratic voting trend. Read More
Colorado Attorney General Weiser defeats US senator Hickenlooper in Democratic primary for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser beat U.S. Senator Michael Bennet for the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday, U.S. media projected. Weiser outraised and outspent Bennet... -July 30, 2026 at 10:22 pm EDT - MarketScreener Read More
Sen Michael Bennet loses Colorado Dem primary bid to replace Gov Jared Polis
Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser faced off in a high-profile Democratic primary for governor to replace term-limited Gov. Jared Polis. Read More
Phil Weiser Triumphs Over Michael Bennet for Colorado Governor Nomination
Phil Weiser has won the Democratic nomination for governor of Colorado, defeating U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. Weiser's campaign outspent Bennet's, positioning himself as a defender of Colorado against the Trump administration's policies. Weiser's victory sets the stage for the upcoming November elections. Read More
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has won the Democratic nomination for governor of the state, beating out U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. The race had partly centered around which candidate was better at challenging President Donald Trump. Weiser became attorney general in 2019, after serving in the Justice Department under the presidential administrations of Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Weiser will be favored to win in November in the blue state. Read More
Colorado voters to decide futures of Michael Bennet, Diana DeGette
The Democratic governor race between Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet, the GOP race of Barb Kirkmeyer vs. Victor Marx, and Rep. Diana DeGette's race with Melat Kiros are top Colorado primaries Tuesday. Read More
Senator or attorney general? Colorado picks between two Democrats in governor’s race
All eyes are on Colorado ahead of primary races where progressives look to shove out incumbents. Michael Bennet vs. Phil Weiser. Read More