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Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo explains why she's running for re-election
Rep. Yadira Caraveo faces a challenge from Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo faces a challenge from Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Gabe Evans says he wants to be a Congressman for the same reason he served as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, police lieutenant and Colorado state lawmaker.
Republican challenger Gabe Evans is taking on incumbent Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat, in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. In an attack ad Evans is being labeled as a MAGA extremist.
A hard hitting ad in one of the most competitive political races in the country -- Colorado's 8th Congressional District -- gets a Reality Check by CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd.
Incumbent Democrat Rep. Yadira Caraveo is facing Republican challenger Gabe Evans in the November general election in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Attack ads have taken up the issue of immigration in the race. Read Political Reporter Shaun Boyd's sources below: H.R.2 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Secure the Border Act of 2023 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Final Vote Results for Roll Call 209 (house.gov) State & Local Elected Letter for Immigrant Inclusion - September 2021_FINAL - Google Docs SB20-083_vote_5A8524 | Colorado General Assembly Prohibit Courthouse Civil Arrest | Colorado General Assembly Protect Colorado Residents From Federal Government Overreach | Colorado General Assembly Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity | Colorado General Assembly Bond Reform | Colorado General Assembly H.R.2882 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Vote Details H.R.467 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): HALT Fentanyl Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Vote Details Offense Level For Controlled Substance Possession | Colorado General Assembly
What will the fallout be from the Tina Peters sentencing this week? CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd asked political analysts Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino to share their perspective. They also discussed the VP Debate and the 8th Congressional district race between Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gabe Evans.
The races in Colorado 8th and 3rd Congressional District were among the topics covered in this week's political discussion with CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd and political analysts Mike Dino and Dick Wadhams.
Watch a conversation led by CBS Colorado political reporter Shaun Boyd about the latest political news in Denver and across the state.
People in Colorado from both major parties have varying opinions about ranked choice voting in Colorado.
Democrats and Republicans in Colorado worked together during the special session. Watch Left, Right, Center for analysis of the outcome, as well as a look at the drama surrounding the state Republican party's vote to remove its chairman.
The baseless claim has been repeated after several presidential debates.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House would not proceed with a planned vote on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.
A Pakistani man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials now faces accusations of terrorism.
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another debate isn't guaranteed.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Election officials from four battleground states spoke with CBS News about the threats they're facing as Election Day approaches.
The head of U.S. IndoPacific Command Admiral spoke on a video call to his Chinese counterpart as part of an effort to increase military-to-military communications.
Trump and Harris have talked about their stances on abortion and what the future might hold for abortion access if elected in the 2024 presidential election.
Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 were honored at the Capitol posthumously.
The viral claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has garnered millions of views on X, and former President Donald Trump repeated it in the debate.
There's been a 36% turnover of election workers nationwide, compared to 20 to 30% before 2020, according to one report. In Colorado, it's even higher. The increased departures coincide with an increase in political violence.
The launch of a campaign called Healing Denver this week will emphasize the vital role of Denver Health in providing accessible health care to residents, regardless of their ability to pay.
The ABC News-hosted debate is the first time Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off on the issues.
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill on Monday with just three weeks to avert a shutdown.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
The Ednium Alumni Basketball tournament is a community event partnering with the DPS Foundation that invites alumni to play basketball and compete for a donation to their school and a cash prize for their team.
Search and rescue personnel from Wyoming's Teton Range used their specialized helicopter to pick a deceased trail runner's body off a Front Range mountain Thursday.
The Colorado Supreme Court will soon decide whether animals have bodily liberty and whether a "next friend" can file a lawsuit on their behalf. A lawsuit filed by the Nonhuman Rights Project will be heard later this month.
On Friday, Mountain Vista earned its first-ever win against Valor Christian in blowout fashion, 62-21. The team had been 0-8 against the Valor Christian Eagles before the game.
Seven executives of a genetic testing company were recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver of fraudulently receiving $40 million from state and federal healthcare systems.
DPS says it expects to see 6,000 fewer students by 2028 and closing schools would save the district money.
The department says the shooting occurred around 2:20 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Atlas Middle School. During the argument, police say, one man pulled out a handgun, shot the other man and fled. The victim died of his injuries and now police are looking for the suspect.
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
An Aurora firefighter broke Colorado's all-time record for the largest pumpkin ever grown at 2,083 pounds at the Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers' 13th annual Weigh-off. It was the first pumpkin grown in Colorado to weigh over 1 ton.
The Broncos scored 34 unanswered points after falling behind 10-0 early on. Surtain had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown off starter Gardner Minshew and also picked off backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell.
On Friday, Mountain Vista earned its first-ever win against Valor Christian in blowout fashion, 62-21. The team had been 0-8 against the Valor Christian Eagles before the game.
While preparing for the upcoming NBA season, Washington Wizards' Jared Butler is tackling a personal goal off the court—learning to swim.
Christina Gonzales is this week's Orange Zone Denver Broncos superfan who reflects on how she turned her husband into a fan for the orange and blue.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing Banana Ball to Coors Field next summer.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk sentenced to prison earlier this week, has been widely condemned for the voter data scheme over which she was convicted. The judge in the case has also been receiving receiving threats.
Jane Fonda is going door-to-door to help local candidates win their races.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
Some law enforcement agencies say they are scrambling as they try to figure out what to do after some state grants to fight fentanyl trafficking ended in June.
After more than five months, a city-commissioned investigation into the use of comp time by top Denver Fire Department commanders is "nearing its conclusion," according to a mayor's spokesperson.
After years of homes being flooded and damaged in one of its oldest neighborhoods, Johnstown has agreed to spend $1 million to install a new storm sewer and address the ongoing problem.
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, former sportscaster Mark McIntosh met the woman he described as "an angel in my midst."
Former RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who separated from the agency last week, was fired according to a Colorado licensing database.