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Politics should never determine who rebuilds after a natural disaster. We won’t stop fighting for Colorado communities and making sure politics stays out of disaster recovery. www.denverpost.com/2026/09/01/c...
link:https://www.denverpost.com/2026/09/01/colorado-disaster-aid-requests-trump-politics/
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We won’t let this admin’s attempts to undermine our free and fair elections stand. Mail-in voting is safe, secure, and accessible for millions of Americans. That’s why Trump uses it himself.
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Weaponizing government against news coverage you don’t like is right out of the authoritarian playbook. This is America. Freedom of the press and freedom of speech were the first bricks laid in our country’s foundation.
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While Colorado families are struggling to put gas in their tanks, President Trump is making money hand over fist off his prolonged, illegal war.
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What a sad waste of your tax dollars. No propaganda can change what Americans feel at the pump and the checkout line. End this war. NOW.
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Coloradans are sick of paying the tax for Trump’s tariffs. The President’s reckless economic agenda won’t get in the way of Colorado and Canada’s partnership. www.axios.com/local/denver...
link:https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/31/canada-tariffs-colorado-impact
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Childcare is a form of economic freedom for hardworking families across Colorado. The folks down at Durango’s Powerhouse understand that fully. Working hard to address the shortage of childcare spots requires consistent funding. That’s what we’re fighting for.
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Colorado is in the middle of an extreme drought. The impacts are real but so is our grit. The outdoor rec industry in Colorado is a lifeline for so many and a global phenomenon. That’s not possible without Coloradans who pull up their sleeves when the going gets tough.
link:https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/27/dillon-reservoir-dinner-cruises-water-taxi/
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Always a pleasure to meet with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in Towaoc. We’re going to continue fighting for Tribal sovereignty and securing federal funding that helps the Tribe address their needs.
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When we visited McPhee Reservoir and chatted with water officials, we heard what we’ve been hearing all across Colorado: This drought needs to be addressed now.
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RFK JR., Trump, and their endless attacks on science and safety are making us less safe, less healthy, and less sure what to trust when making the most basic decision: what to eat. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
link:https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/summer-food-recalls-fda-regulation/
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President Trump’s proposed plan is duplicative, costly, and unserious. Establishing a dedicated service academy for space may sound good on paper, but our nation already has an exceptional institution that trains tomorrow’s Space Force leaders: it’s called the U.S. Air Force Academy. (1/3)
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/28/trump-announces-creation-us-space-academy/
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The McPhee Reservoir is just one example of how devastating this record 1,200-year drought is in the West. We need to collaborate to tackle our new water future.
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Liam Tadeo is 5 years old. He was on his way to a soccer game with his dad when ICE arrested them. This week, he was deported. Liam should be on a playground with friends at school. ICE’s cruelty needs to end NOW.
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Our bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act addresses our wildfire crisis head on. Communities should be more resilient and better prepared to battle wildfires of the future. There’s no time to waste. Let’s get it passed.
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Yesterday, we visited the site of the largest gas spill in Colorado history, just outside of Durango. Here’s the bottom line: the cleanup must stay ahead of the spread. We’ll keep pushing for accountability to protect public health and the environment.
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Social media companies can’t continue to push addictive algorithms onto our kids. Profits should never come before their mental health. Glad to see social media companies held accountable and make real changes. But we won’t stop pushing to make kids safer. abcnews.com/Technology/w...
link:https://abcnews.com/Technology/wireStory/time-limits-midnight-cutoff-metas-new-rules-kids-135995230?cid=social_twitter_abcn
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More than half of the people Trump’s ICE is arresting have ZERO criminal history. Many are simply waiting on our backlogged immigration system. What happened to going after the worst of the worst? ICE needs a top to bottom overhaul.
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Tariffs are a tax on working families. Trump’s reckless agenda is making everyday goods more expensive. Enough is enough. abcnews.com/Business/tar...
link:https://abcnews.com/Business/tariffs-cost-us-households-1000-year-yale-budget/story?id=135945432&cid=social_twitter_abcn
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36% of American households carry medical debt. Americans owe over $200 billion in medical debt. As many as 550,000 file for bankruptcy each year because of it. It’s time to make healthcare more affordable, transparent, and accessible. No one should go into debt just to get care they need.
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Farmers are some of America’s most resilient entrepreneurs. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do all we can to make their life and business easier. We need to bring down costs for American farmers by ending Trump’s illegal tariffs, war in Iran, and passing a new Farm Bill.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/25/farmers-say-they-face-new-crisis-trumps-tariffs-iran-war-raise-costs/
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The emergency officials in JeffCo and all across the state are best in class. Our visit to JeffCo’s Emergency Operations Headquarters was a reminder of what happens when we invest in our first responders.
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Colorado: today’s the day to get out into the great outdoors and experience our four breathtaking national parks FOR FREE! Today is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service! We’re honoring the dedication of thousands of NPS workers who help keep our public lands in tip-top shape.
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Dolly Parton was a country music pioneer and American icon. Her influence extended far beyond music, and her philanthropy and Imagination Library have left a lasting impact on Colorado and our country. She’ll be sorely missed.
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End the tariffs. End the trade war. Trump is crushing American businesses and consumers.
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IndyCar races for him. High gas prices for you. President Trump is waving the green flag at his vain IndyCar Grand Prix because he’s already waved the white flag on lowering prices.
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Colorado is a workforce development hub! Nothing showed that more than our tour of United’s Flight Training Center ✈️
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President Trump is restricting Americans’ ability to vote because his presidency is a disaster. Instead of ending his war, repealing his tariffs, and lowering prices for working families, Trump is trying to protect himself from accountability. (1/2) apnews.com/article/trum...
link:https://apnews.com/article/trump-mail-voting-supreme-court-157afc3c195ce0a62c522da5ce904b04?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+New+Content+%28Feed%29&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
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“We need to continue holding this administration accountable, fighting back against the president’s attacks on Colorado, and lowering costs for working families.” Read more in our Denver Post op-ed about Trump’s retribution campaign: www.denverpost.com/2026/08/24/t...
link:https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/24/trump-colorado-tina-peters-hickenlooper/
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This wildfire season is a reminder that we need all hands on deck. Protecting our communities from devastating wildfires starts with: → Investing more in our firefighters → Making sure our firefighting workforce is at full capacity → Passing our bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act
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While in Eagle, we had the chance to chat with Abel, whose family owns and runs three businesses across Colorado. It’s hard enough to run a small business. We should be making it easier on small businesses, not harder.
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Last summer, MAGA Republicans ripped away food assistance from vulnerable Coloradans to bankroll tax cuts for billionaires. Now, over 33,000 Coloradans are at risk of going hungry. We’ll keep working to reverse these cuts and stand up for the families who depend on this lifeline.
link:https://apnews.com/article/snap-benefits-children-work-requirement-34f582040d8f35a6f44443cdc57692e4
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It’s National Parks Week! We’re celebrating the four national parks in Colorado’s backyard and continuing the fight to protect public lands. Get out there and see these breathtaking landscapes for yourselves! 🏞️🏔️
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Through IVF, my family was able to welcome our son Jack. If we’re serious about strengthening families, growing our economy, and investing in the next generation, we should be making it easier for Americans to become parents. Read more from Grindr CEO George Arison and me in The Hill:
link:https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/6042966-modernize-family-formation-policy/
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Capt. Miles Morgan and his team at United are strengthening our aviation workforce each and every day, taking us to new heights. We had the chance to chat with him at United’s expanded flight training center right here in Denver!
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Back-to-school supplies are now 8% more expensive, driven in part by President Trump’s tariffs. We introduced legislation to exempt backpacks, notebooks, and other school supplies. Republicans refused to even vote on it. Working families shouldn’t have to pay the price for Trump’s bad policies.
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Americans with workplace coverage have spent an average of $388 more on healthcare this year than in 2025. U.S. employers expect healthcare costs to climb >11% next year. Congress must pass our Patients Deserve Price Tags Act to put us on a path to universal coverage. www.wsj.com/health/healt...
link:https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/u-s-workers-are-paying-more-for-healthcare-and-next-year-will-be-worse-0924d0dd
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We toured Timberline Fire Station in Black Hawk, where we secured $1M in CDS funds to help with the renovation. Investing in our first responders means our communities and public lands are better protected from wildfires and other emergencies.
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The only real crime at the Reflecting Pool was Trump wasting your taxpayer dollars on a failed vanity project. President Trump should open his wallet to pay for this botched job, not American taxpayers. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-administration-was-warned-peeling-reflecting-pool-nearly-month-b-rcna593390
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ICE and GEO are refusing to comply with a state public health order to turn over information about potential tuberculosis cases at the Aurora ICE detention facility. When we showed up on Monday, they stonewalled us. What is ICE hiding?
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While Trump is getting richer, he handed out tax breaks to his billionaire buddies and sunk our country into even more debt. What happened to fiscal responsibility?
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Instead of lowering costs for families, Trump is weaponizing the government to punish Americans he considers enemies. There needs to be an immediate investigation into how federal resources were used to orchestrate a campaign of retribution against Coloradans. www.denverpost.com/2026/08/17/c...
link:https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/17/colorado-donald-trump-retaliation/
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Rules for thee, not for me. Trump knows mail-in voting is safe, secure, and convenient. He just wants to make it harder for YOU to vote.
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Yesterday, we visited the Aurora ICE Detention Facility where there has been at least one confirmed case of tuberculosis. Our questions were met with stonewalling. (1/2) coloradosun.com/2026/08/17/h...
link:https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/17/hickenlooper-aurora-ice-geo-tuberculosis/
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It takes less time to brew an ale than it’s taken Todd Blanche to prove us right: he’ll never be an independent check on the President. When we opposed his confirmation, this was exactly our concern.
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Trump is putting our troops in harm’s way with his illegal war in Iran. Now, he’s starving them with concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Our servicemembers and their families deserve better than denials and coverups from this administration. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-dismisses-concerns-family-members-grim-conditions-uss-abraham-li-rcna592598
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Colorado is a special place full of truly special people. As we celebrate 150 years of Colorful Colorado, let’s remember why we love it here.
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We want to hear from Coloradans about their healthcare experiences. Share your story with us👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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Summer in Colorado is in full swing! Check out some of my favorite summer recs in our latest edition of the Giddy Up-Date newsletter: senatorhickenlooper.substack.com/p/theres-not...
link:https://senatorhickenlooper.substack.com/p/theres-nothing-quite-like-summer?r=4ff94d&utm_medium=ios
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Trump’s illegal war isn’t just costing lives and driving up prices. It’s draining our military stockpiles. We've already lost roughly 25% of our Reaper drone fleet, costing taxpayers over $1.3 billion. America is paying to be less prepared. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/13/us-military-has-lost-roughly-25-its-reaper-drones-iran-war-depletes-arsenal/