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Geminids Meteor Shower Offers Spectacular Viewing in Colorado

Geminids Meteor Shower Offers Spectacular Viewing in Colorado

The Geminids meteor shower, considered one of the best annual meteor showers by NASA, is set to peak tonight in Colorado. Viewers can expect to see up to 120 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. The meteors will travel at speeds of approximately 21 miles per second. The Denver Astronomical Society highlights the event as the strongest meteor shower of 2025, with the moon's phase providing near-perfect viewing conditions. The shower is expected to start around 8 p.m. and continue through dawn, offering ample time for observation. To maximize visibility, viewers are advised to find locations away from city lights, such as the Eastern Plains, and to allow their eyes to adjust to the darkness.
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Justice Department Sues Four States Over Access to Voter Data

Justice Department Sues Four States Over Access to Voter Data

The U.S. Justice Department has filed lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada, accusing them of failing to provide statewide voter registration lists upon request. This action is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to collect detailed voting data across the country. The lawsuits have raised concerns among Democratic officials and voting rights advocates about the potential misuse of the data and the implications for voter privacy. The Justice Department argues that the states are violating federal law by not providing the requested information, which includes sensitive voter details.
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Trump’s DOJ Sues Fulton County and Four States Over 2020 Election Ballots

Trump’s DOJ Sues Fulton County and Four States Over 2020 Election Ballots

The Justice Department, under the leadership of President Trump, has filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, seeking access to voting records from the 2020 presidential election. This legal action follows an October subpoena demanding ballots and related election materials, which the county clerk's office has not addressed. Additionally, the department has filed lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada for not providing statewide voter registration lists. These actions bring the total number of states sued to 18, alongside Fulton County.
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Trump's Executive Order on AI Seeks to Override State Regulations, Establish National Standards

Trump's Executive Order on AI Seeks to Override State Regulations, Establish National Standards

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order designed to block state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to create a cohesive national policy framework. The order criticizes state laws for creating a fragmented regulatory environment and emphasizes the need for the tech industry to innovate without excessive restrictions. It specifically targets states like Colorado for requiring AI models to account for ideological bias, which the administration argues can lead to false results. The order also establishes an AI litigation task force to challenge state laws and mandates a report on existing state laws that conflict with the executive order. This move follows a Truth Social post by President Trump and comes after Congress decided not to pass legislation that would prevent states from regulating AI.
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Target Shopper's Self-Checkout Hack Sparks Debate Over Ethical Shopping Practices

Target Shopper's Self-Checkout Hack Sparks Debate Over Ethical Shopping Practices

A Colorado-based Target shopper has gone viral on TikTok for demonstrating a self-checkout trick that allows customers to save money by falsely claiming to use personal bags. The video, which has garnered over 3 million views, shows the shopper selecting the 'use my own bag' option at the self-checkout kiosk, deducting 10 cents per bag from the total bill, despite not actually using any personal bags. This method has sparked a heated debate among viewers, with many condemning the practice as unethical and potentially illegal. Some commenters, including an alleged Target employee, warned that such actions could be considered theft and that the store monitors for such activities. Target has denied any policy of aggregating shoplifting charges to reach felony levels, stating that they focus on professional thieves rather than minor infractions.
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Justice Department Sues Multiple States Over Election Law Compliance

Justice Department Sues Multiple States Over Election Law Compliance

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has filed federal lawsuits against four states—Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada—for failing to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request. This action is part of a broader effort by the Department to enforce compliance with federal election laws, bringing the total number of states sued to 18. The lawsuits are based on the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), which mandate states to maintain proper voter registration and list maintenance programs. Additionally, the Civil Rights Division is suing Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized the statutory duty of states to protect constituents from vote dilution and maintain the integrity of elections.
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Trump's Pardon for Tina Peters Sparks Debate Over State and Federal Jurisdiction

Trump's Pardon for Tina Peters Sparks Debate Over State and Federal Jurisdiction

President Donald Trump has issued a full federal pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado clerk convicted on state charges related to a voting system breach. Despite the pardon, Peters remains in state prison, as presidential pardons do not apply to state convictions. The pardon has intensified efforts to secure her release, with the Justice Department supporting her case. However, a federal judge recently denied her request for release, affirming that state courts are the appropriate venue for her legal challenges. Colorado officials, including Governor Jared Polis, have dismissed the pardon as ineffective.
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Justice Department sues four US states, one county over voting records

Justice Department sues four US states, one county over voting records

By Ryan Patrick Jones Dec 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it had filed lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Nevada after the states failed to provide their voter registration lists to the department.
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President Trump's Executive Order on AI Sparks Criticism from Steve Bannon and Lawmakers

President Trump's Executive Order on AI Sparks Criticism from Steve Bannon and Lawmakers

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at preventing states from enacting their own regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). This move has been met with criticism from various quarters, including Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Trump, who labeled the order as 'entirely unenforceable.' The executive order directs the attorney general to establish a task force to challenge state AI laws and instructs the Commerce Department to identify 'onerous' regulations. It also threatens to withhold funding from states with AI laws. The order has sparked a debate over federal versus state control of AI regulation, with some states like California, Colorado, Texas, and Utah having already implemented their own AI laws. These laws include measures to limit personal data collection and increase corporate transparency. The executive order has also drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argue that it undermines state efforts to regulate AI and protect citizens.
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President Trump Issues Symbolic Pardon for Tina Peters, Highlighting Limits of Presidential Powers

President Trump Issues Symbolic Pardon for Tina Peters, Highlighting Limits of Presidential Powers

President Donald Trump announced a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former county clerk from Colorado, who was convicted on state charges related to a voting system security breach. Peters, who promoted false claims about the 2020 election, was sentenced to nine years in prison. Trump's pardon does not affect her state conviction, as presidential pardons do not apply to state crimes. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser emphasized that the pardon has no legal standing in state court, marking it as unprecedented and unconstitutional. Peters remains in custody, and her conviction is upheld by state law.
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Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

The federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has now found problems in eight states in the wake of several deadly crashes
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New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants

The federal government continues to find states improperly issuing commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that remain valid after their authorization to be in the country expires, putting millions of dollars of funding at risk