
What to know about Medicaid as Republicans consider cuts
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
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Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service officers — a group known as the CDC's "disease detectives" — feared the impact of job cuts.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
A number of other health agencies are also operating without acting heads, including the FDA and the National Institutes of Health.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
An HHS official rejected the panel's claims that the Biden administration ran afoul of the law.
The White House said a proposed rule would allow DACA recipients to qualify for Medicaid and coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The property manager of the Gardens on Havana is providing retail space to the Aurora Police Department for free for five years. Their presence has already made a difference.
Dozens of families in Jefferson County got outside to enjoy Friday's snow day before the snow melts. It was a classic example of a community getting together and, in some cases, carrying on family traditions.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
The Department of Homeland Security has filed a response to a motion by Denver Public Schools, which is challenging a new immigration enforcement policy from the Trump administration.
The property manager of the Gardens on Havana is providing retail space to the Aurora Police Department for free for five years. Their presence has already made a difference.
Dozens of families in Jefferson County got outside to enjoy Friday's snow day before the snow melts. It was a classic example of a community getting together and, in some cases, carrying on family traditions.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
The Department of Homeland Security has filed a response to a motion by Denver Public Schools, which is challenging a new immigration enforcement policy from the Trump administration.
The Aurora Police Department opened a new substation at the Gardens on Havana shopping center. The Havana Business District was one of the biggest retail theft targets in the country. As the plaza continues to struggle with theft, officers will be present steps away.
Officials at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center are urging skiers, snowboarders, and others in the mountains to be careful after an avalanche killed a 41-year-old woman from Crested Butte was killed in an avalanche near Silverton.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
Denver Rescue Mission has a car donation program that refurbishes old cars for new families.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space "by a man who exhibited fixated behavior" and the same man was spotted in the first few rows during her match, the WTA said.
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and her defending national champions' home win streak ended in an 87-58 loss to No. 7 UConn on Sunday.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
The Department of Homeland Security has filed a response to a motion by Denver Public Schools, which is challenging a new immigration enforcement policy from the Trump administration.
When a couple spotted a property on Ogden Street in 2022, they felt it was the perfect solution as parents of three young children. Neighbors have since raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest with their attorney.
The mayor of the Northern Colorado town of Estes Park said he fears there could be economic impacts to his community if the Trump administration moves forward with layoffs to the National Park Service.
Abdal Aziz, who came to Colorado a month ago, hasn't explored the state yet because he's been waiting for a prosthetic leg. He lost his leg in the Israel-Hamas war, which he says he feels incredibly lucky to get away from.
With the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, doctors are warning people of the importance of vaccinating their children.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
The mayor of the Northern Colorado town of Estes Park said he fears there could be economic impacts to his community if the Trump administration moves forward with layoffs to the National Park Service.
Legislation was proposed at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday that could change how the tipped employees like servers and bartenders are paid.
The Colorado Department of Revenue says it will be a little longer before their office will be accepting state tax returns.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
When a couple spotted a property on Ogden Street in 2022, they felt it was the perfect solution as parents of three young children. Neighbors have since raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest with their attorney.
In an email to fire department members, Local 858, the Denver firefighters' union, said 64% of firefighters voted that they had no confidence in Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton while 36% said they had confidence in their chief.
Members of the Denver Fire Department began voting on a vote of no-confidence in their chief and deputy chief, as their own union urged them to reject the no-confidence vote.
Police and the FBI believe they have cracked the case of a $12 million heist last summer at a jewelry store in a popular Denver mall.
Following jaw reconstruction surgery, Ben Varga was released from Denver Health and headed home to rest and recuperate.