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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · 7d

Major loss for CBS News. John Dickerson is one of the best in broadcast journalism.

Mediaite @mediaite.com · 7d

BREAKING: John Dickerson Is Departing CBS News

CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson announced that he is departing CBS News on Monday. "I am extremely grateful," wrote Dickerson in a statement. The post BREAKING: John Dickerson Is Departing CBS News first appeared on Mediaite.

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CNN @cnn.com · 25d

JUST IN: New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted in federal court as President Donald Trump's Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. https://cnn.it/48oH9Zl

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 2

Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"

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CNN @cnn.com · Oct 1

JUST IN: The federal government shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the lights on — and no one inside the Capitol knows what will happen next.

Read more: https://cnn.it/3VJAlhm

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James Comey @jamescomey.bsky.social · Sep 26

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 22

Breaking News: ABC said that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would return on Tuesday, ending an impasse that began last week. nyti.ms/3KAl4Np

Jimmy Kimmel sits behind a desk. He’s wearing a tie and a jacket. A headline reads: “Jimmy Kimmel's Show To Return to ABC on Tuesday Night.” Photo credit: Randy Holmes/Disney.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 18

When President Trump returned to the Oval Office, he promised that he would protect free speech. But after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, those pledges have given way to threats against critics. Here are how the views of Trump and top officials have changed. nyti.ms/46siz7o

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Sep 19

ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show after his comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. #jimmykimmel

Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Sparks Political Firestorm

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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · Sep 18

BREAKING: Judge issues preliminary injunction barring Trump administration from returning unaccompanied minors to Guatemala. Trump appointee Timothy Kelly says administration's 'explanation crumbled like a house of cards.' Doc: ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 17

ABC announced that it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show “indefinitely” after his comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. nyti.ms/46vgZl3

Jimmy Kimmel is pictured in a black suit and blue striped tie. Headline reads: "ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments." Photo credit: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Sep 18

21-year-old #TreyReed was found hanging from a tree at Delta State on Monday. Was it foul play? Officials say there are no signs of that. But a lot of people still have questions, including Trey's family.

Trey Reed: What We Know So Far and Why the Questions Still Remain

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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · Sep 15

A shocking amount of crime against journalists goes unreported.

Not just unreported in news. Unreported to police.

Corporate newsrooms are often so afraid to become part of the story they discourage employees from filing legit complaints.

But bomb under a news truck can’t really be kept discreet…

Two men arrested in Utah after bomb found under news vehicle

Men could face terrorism-related and weapons charges after officials say explosive ‘had been lit but failed to function’

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 15

Top Trump officials used Charlie Kirk’s death to threaten liberal groups, making unsubstantiated claims about a “domestic terror” movement.

White House Plans Broad Crackdown on Liberal Groups

Some of the highest-ranking officials in the federal government used Charlie Kirk’s podcast, guest-hosted by Vice President JD Vance, to lay out their plans.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Sep 14

Sen. Lankford: "I'm a conservative Republican. I have Democratic friends...Just having that ideology, just believing differently than some other American, is not illegal. That's America. We don't all agree."

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Sep 13

Love it.

CNN @cnn.com · Sep 13

People are coming up with their own “personal curriculums” to combat brain rot, improve their attention spans and enrich their minds. https://cnn.it/4gkALEh

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Sep 12

PERSONAL NEWS: Yesterday was my last day at Denver7. After three years at the station, I’ve decided to move on.

I’m grateful for the trust of my colleagues and our viewers, and I look forward to the next chapter — finding new ways to tell stories that matter.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Sep 3

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold says it's clear that Trump is trying to punish Colorado by relocating Space Command headquarters. #copolitics

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Sep 3

Colorado Democratic leaders issued sharp rebukes of the president after his comments about the state's mail-in voting.

Trump says Colorado’s mail-in voting ‘a big factor’ in relocating Space Command headquarters

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters will be relocating from Colorado to Alabama, a move that was immediately criticized by Colorado leaders of both parties.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Sep 2

President Trump says Colorado's mail-in voting played a big factor in his decision to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Aug 28

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs measures (a bill and executive order) that he says rebalance the state’s budget.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Aug 19

'I'm a casualty': Denver City Council member's husband was one of 171 city employees laid off in first round

Scott Gilmore, who spent more than a decade working as the deputy executive director of Denver Parks & Recreation, learned on Monday that he was one of 171 city employees being laid off.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Aug 19

Denver announces 171 layoffs, elimination of 665 open positions

More than 170 Denver city workers will no longer be employed with the city as it tries to plug a $200 million gap in next year’s budget.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Aug 18

BREAKING: The City of Denver says it will lay off 171 employees to help fill $200 million budget gap. That represents 1.6% of the city’s workforce.

In addition, 665 vacant positions are being eliminated.

92 positions will be funded by new sources.

Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Aug 6

Colorado Gov. Polis announces special session, state hiring freeze to address $1.2B loss of revenue

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis called for a special session of the state legislature and announced a statewide hiring freeze Wednesday to address a $1.2 billion loss of revenue.

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Brandon Richard @brandonlrichard.bsky.social · Jul 30

Colorado state budget director: The governor is considering a special session for late August.

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