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Caitlyn Kim
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Colorado Public Radio DC-based Reporter. Spent some time editing with NPR's Washington Desk. Former NPRWeekend, WNYC, WNPR, KQED, & WAMC. Always public radio.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 7h
President Trump announces Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace plan.
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Axios @axios.com · 7h
BREAKING: TRUMP SAYS GAZA DEAL REACHED
GAZA DEAL REACHED: TRUMP
The announcement comes two years after Oct. 7, with 67,000 Palestinians killed.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 7h
Democrat Jessica Killin got a boost in her effort to challenge GOP Rep Jeff Crank in #CO05 next fall. Dem Reps. Brittany Pettersen & Jason Crow have endorsed her. There are a handful of other candidates running for the D nomination. #copolitics
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Jon Murray @jonmurraydp.bsky.social · 10h
New: Billionaire Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver's flavored tobacco ban in election www.denverpost.com/2025/10/08/m... via @elliottwenzler.bsky.social
Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver’s flavored tobacco ban in election
During the last campaign finance reports in September, opponents of Denver’s ban had far outraised supporters. Bloomberg’s donation significantly shifts the dynamics of the ballot election.
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Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 10h
Rand Paul railing against the strikes on alleged drug boats off coast of Venezuela. He's going to vote for the Kaine/Schiff resolution tonight

"Since we're blowing them to smithereens ... Maybe someone should take the time to explain the evidence of their terrorism?"
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 11h
House just gaveled in for a pro forma session. Dems again tried to get Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva sworn in. They were ignored by the chair. And House gaveled out. Took about 2 mins.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 12h
And today’s House D leadership presser. (House Ds also held a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on health today on the Hill.)
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CNN @cnn.com · 12h
Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.”
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’ | CNN Business
Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.”
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 14h
Shutdowns should not be used as policy leverage, #CO03 Rep. Jeff Hurd says www.cpr.org/2025/10/08/g... via @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social & @tomhesse.bsky.social #copolitics
Shutdowns should not be used as policy leverage, Rep. Jeff Hurd says
Hurd supports an extension of health care tax credits, but not the use of shutdown to get them.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 15h
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is openly criticizing Republican leaders in Congress over their handling of the government shutdown and health care funding. I spoke to her about it for the @ajc.com www.ajc.com/politics/202...
Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with GOP on health care, shutdown
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Republicans have allowed Democrats to get the upper hand by refusing to address the health care issue.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 16h
Day 8 of federal government shutdown starts with House R leadership presser. House D leadership presser will be a couple of hours later.
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Amanda Carpenter @amandacarpenter.bsky.social · 18h
A good point here. It's important to remember Nat Guard troops didn't sign up for this sort of deployment. They are entirely different from new ICE recruits.

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Ben Raderstorf @raders.bsky.social · 1d
Texas National Guard troops arriving in Chicago (via ABC News)

Remember: These are not MAGA stormtroopers. These are everyday teachers and accountants who signed up to serve their country with their spare time. They're being used as political pawns by venal, un-American, draft-dodging president
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Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 1d
Thune and Schumer file cloture on their CRs, setting up Thursday votes. They also have motions to reconsider from yesterday votes so could be an action-packed week of failed votes
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 1d
On govt shutdown day 7, I’m taking a break and working across the street for a bit as Colorado’s conversion therapy ban law arrives at the U.S. Supreme Court. www.cpr.org/2025/10/07/c... #copolitics
Colorado’s conversion therapy ban arrives at the U.S. Supreme Court
A conservative legal powerhouse is challenge the law, which prevents licensed therapists from trying to change a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d
There will be no application fees for any of the state’s 32 public colleges and universities this week as part of statewide push.
You can apply to Colorado’s colleges and universities for free this week
There will be no application fees for any of the state’s 32 public colleges and universities this week as part of statewide push.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
The Senate again fails to pass either Dem CR or the GOP House passed CR.

No one changed their votes. Shutdown will go into Day 7.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Dems are willing to engage in bipartisan talks with WH & Rs on the Hill. “We're ready to sit down to work things out, but it has to be done in a way that actually improves the quality of life of the American people and doesn't continue to undermine it.
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Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 2d
New: Schumer says Trump isn’t talking to Dems

“Trump’s claim isn’t true — but if he’s finally ready to work with Democrats, we’ll be at the table…

“If President Trump and Republicans are finally ready to sit down …, Democrats will be there — ready to make it happen”
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Trump: "We want great healthcare for people. We don't want to give the money away to other people that come pouring into our country ... we have a negotiation going on right now with the Democrats that could lead to very good things. I'm talking about with regard to healthcare."
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
Prices through marketplace health insurance could double as government shutdown dispute digs in www.cpr.org/2025/10/06/h... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics
Prices through marketplace health insurance could double as government shutdown dispute digs in
Colorado resident Aubrey Hix, an independent contractor, said her health insurance costs could still skyrocket despite not depending on subsidies.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown? www.cpr.org/2025/10/06/g... #shutdown #copolitics
Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?
We want to know how the government shutdown is impacting you as a federal worker or recipient of federal services.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
House gaveled in for a pro forma session. Rules Chair Virginia Foxx has the gavel. Prayer, Journal approved. Pledge. Dem Rep Jim McGovern not recognized. Foxx does not recognize him(trying to get dem-elect sworn in). “Is this continuation of the Epstein coverup?” he asks. House gavels out.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
Between the Western Colorado towns of Whitewater and Gateway, a geological marvel — and mystery www.cpr.org/2025/10/06/u...
Between the Western Colorado towns of Whitewater and Gateway, a geological marvel — and mystery
Unaweep Canyon is said to be the only canyon in the world where water flows out of both ends.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
Johnson says they want to pass 12 separate apropos bill, but stands by his decision to keep his chamber out.

They could be here working on those bills, but Johnson says the Senate needs to reopen government.

The Senate is in session this week.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
Johnson says the CR passed the House with bipartisan support. Reminder: 1 Democrat voted for it (although it looked like 1 other D was going to vote Yes but the vote closed), 2 Republicans voted against it.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 2d
With regards to extending the enhanced ACA tax credit — Johnson says that’s a Dec 31 day issues.
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