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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.
Hunter Biden has been charged with nine tax counts and his trial is set to start Sept. 5.
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
VP nominee Tim Walz told the crowd at the DNC, "We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when we're dead."
Oprah Winfrey, in her DNC speech, called on Americans to back Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and "choose optimism over cynicism."
Former President Bill Clinton in his DNC address said Harris has "the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will — and yes — the sheer joy to get something done."
According to a new CBS News poll, Republicans are about half as likely as Democrats to say they're very confident in their state's voting system.
Most Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will fight for people like them.
A rally attendee told CBS News "I think it's safer now, just because of what happened previously."
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
CBS News identified at least 270 proposals in Project 2025 matching former President Trump's policies and promises.
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency.
Democrats have coalesced around tougher messaging around border security amid record levels of migrant crossings.
John Legend tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil about his passion for politics and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 bid for president.
The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago.
"We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse," Obama said of a second Trump term in his DNC address.
In a sign of how competitive the race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson made his second visit to the district in seven weeks to raise money and support for Republican Gabe Evans.
A popular mobility service in Lone Tree is celebrating 10 years in operation and serving as a model for other Colorado communities. The "Link on Demand" service provides free rides within Lone Tree city limits.
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.
Police in Aurora searched for a missing young man who has autism and functions at the level of a 5-year-old and is nonverbal.
In a sign of how competitive the race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson made his second visit to the district in seven weeks to raise money and support for Republican Gabe Evans.
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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.
A popular mobility service in Lone Tree is celebrating 10 years in operation and serving as a model for other Colorado communities. The "Link on Demand" service provides free rides within Lone Tree city limits.
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.
Exactly one year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
The rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks to ensure ghost guns are subject to the same requirements as commercial firearms sales.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire across the Lebanon border almost daily since the day after Hamas' cross-border attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
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.
In a sign of how competitive the race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson made his second visit to the district in seven weeks to raise money and support for Republican Gabe Evans.
The rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks to ensure ghost guns are subject to the same requirements as commercial firearms sales.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
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.
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.