Nine Republican senators urge Trump to pursue tough Russia policy

Nine senators from his own Republican party urged President Donald Trump on Thursday to take a "tough-minded" approach to Russia, joining a growing chorus of lawmakers addressing concerns that he might be too conciliatory toward Moscow. The nine senators, including the Senate's number two Republican, John Cornyn, wrote in a letter to Trump that cooperation with Moscow is essential in many areas, but calling for tough action on Ukraine, Syria and cyber security.

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Protesters assemble at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Jan. 28 after earlier in the day two Iraqi refugees were detained while trying to enter the country. A trio of Republican senators who occupy prominent positions on Capitol Hill expressed concern Sunday afternoon about President Trump's executive order banning refugees and barring citizens of seven mostly Muslim countries - commenting on Trump's move two days after the fact and in the wake of an explosive public outcry.

Women’s march organizers: Resistance to Trump’s policies can’t stop now | Colorado Springs Gazette, News

Protesters march down Tejon Street Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, during the Colorado Springs Women's March in downtown Colorado Springs. The sister march of the Women's March on Washington, D.C., drew between 5,000 and 10,000 people.

Colorado GOP chairman Steve House won’t seek second term after tumultuous tenure

Steve House speaks to the crowd during a campaign stop at the Jefferson County GOP Headquarters on July 9, 2016. Steve House announced Monday that he would not seek another term as the chairman of the Colorado Republican Party - nor make a bid for governor in 2018.

Donald Who?:

Why the GOP Congress Will Stop Trump from Going Too Far : The coming resistance from Republican lawmakers who hate Trump, fear executive overreach--or both. Consider the many ways in which the substantial ambitions of GOP legislators could bring them into conflict with the Trump administration.

Measuring, protecting and supporting the outdoor industry

Coloradans already know, intuitively, what a big role the outdoor recreation industry plays in driving the economy. Less appreciated in Washington, however, is how consumer spending in that sector of the economy supports, or could support, the conservation of public lands and wild animals.

APNewsBreak: VA whistleblower resigns, citing retaliation

A Department of Veterans Affairs employee who told Congress the agency was using unauthorized wait lists for mental health care in Colorado has resigned, saying he was subjected to retaliation for speaking out. Brian Smothers told The Associated Press Wednesday the VA had opened two separate inquiries into his actions and tried to get him to sign a statement saying he had broken VA rules.

The Latest: Ryan greeted with some boos from Trump backers

The Latest on the presidential campaign a day before the second presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump : House Speaker Paul Ryan is greeted with a mixture of boos and cheers at a Republican rally in his Wisconsin congressional district. Ryan began his comments Saturday by saying "there is a bit of an elephant in the room," referring to the profane comments made by GOP nominee Donald Trump that came to light Friday.

Trump backs birth control without prescription

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said today that he's not in favor of requiring a prescription to purchase birth control. In a taped interview on "The Dr. Oz Show," Trump said, "I would say it should not be a prescription; it should not be done by prescription."

Koch network refusing to help Trump

From a luxury hotel on the edge of the Rocky Mountains, some of the nation's most powerful Republican donors are rebelling against Donald Trump. Billionaire industrialist Charles Koch, host of the exclusive weekend retreat, did not mention Trump by name as warned that political leaders are giving "frightening" answers to America's challenges.

Koch donors gather for weekend retreat

In this photo May 22, 2012 file photo, Charles Koch speaks in his office at Koch Industries in Wichita, Kansas. Billionaire industrialist and conservative benefactor Koch is hosting hundreds of the nation's most powerful political donors this weekend in Colorado.

Sen. Scott proposes revoking Hillary Clintona s security clearance

House Benghazi Committee Chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., center, whose investigation led to the revelation of Hillary Clinton's private email server while secretary of state, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, July 7, 2016, to question FBI Director James Comey, who was to testify before the House Oversight Committee to explain his agency's recommendation to not prosecute Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton over her private email setup as secretary of state.

Cory Gardner to campaign with Darryl Glenn for Colorado GOP unity tour

Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner will headline a unity tour Saturday to promote Darryl Glenn as the Republican Party's candidate for U.S. Senate. The six-city tour is Gardner's first foray into the contest to defeat his colleague Michael Bennet after sitting on the sidelines for the bruising GOP primary that ended June 28 with Glenn's runaway win against four rivals.

Colorado GOP Senate race to unseat Dem incumbent is wide open

Tuesday's GOP Senate primary in Colorado is seen as wide open in one of the only Republican targets this cycle. Michael Bennet Colorado GOP Senate race to unseat Dem incumbent is wide open Ted Cruz chooses sides in Colorado Senate primary The Trail 2016: Reversal of fortunes MORE Ted Cruz Colorado GOP Senate race to unseat Dem incumbent is wide open O'Malley gives Trump a nickname: 'Chicken Donald' Va.

Donald Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ attack on Elizabeth Warren …

It was a bad time for Sen. Cory Gardner to be caught in an elevator with a reporter. Donald Trump had just referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts as "Pocahontas" - again - and the Republican freshman from Colorado was struggling to figure out how to respond.