Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn figured his bill was dead before it hit the floor Monday night. He was right. Flynn had suggested suspending a payment to Denver’s Fair Elections Fund to raise cash for changes council wanted to make to Mayor Michael Hancock’s proposed 2021 budget. Those tweaks include police reform, inclusionary and housing […]
‘You will never, never get your credibility back’: Schumer warns GOP that they have no right to tell Democrats how to run things when they’re the majority after Barrett’s confirmation
Summary List Placement Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed Republicans for pushing through Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court on Monday. Barrett was sworn in at the White House shortly after her confirmation. “You will never, never get your credibility back,” Schumer told Republicans in a speech on the Senate floor. He added […]
THE BUY BUTTON REPORT: The introduction of SRC will turn the online retail payments industry on its head — here’s how payments players can win in the new checkout landscape
Summary List Placement This is a preview of The Buy Button research report from Business Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. Business Insider Intelligence offers even more consumer coverage with Payments & Commerce Pro. Subscribe today to receive industry-changing payments and commerce news and analysis to your inbox. Payments firms have introduced buy buttons to streamline […]
Keeler: If Drew Lock can’t outduel Justin Herbert, the Broncos are in trouble
If this past Sunday was about the ceiling, this one’s about the floor. Broncos quarterback Drew Lock getting outplayed by Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is a pain. Drew Lock getting outplayed by Justin Herbert is a problem. Kansas City 43, Denver 16, was a snowball to the face of just how far the gap remains […]
Fatal Hwy. 24 collision under CHP investigation
LAFAYETTE — California Highway Patrol officers were investigating a pair of vehicle collisions that claimed at least one person’s life and closed multiple Highway 24 lanes early Monday evening, authorities said. Just after 4:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of at least one collision in westbound Hwy. 24 lanes east of Pleasant Hill Road, a […]
Wendy Williams Addresses Bizarre Behavior: I’m Not Perfect, Alright?!?
Wendy Williams isn’t exactly known for her coherence. Nor is she known for being a nice person, but that’s another story for another time. This time, in this case when it comes to the polarizing talk show host, the issue at hand is how Wendy’s acted during the October 23 episode of her program — […]
Senate votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
By Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come. Trump’s choice to fill the vacancy […]
CU Buffs developing depth, versatility in secondary
Colorado cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin typically likes his defensive backs to be versatile players, but that might be more important this year. “You don’t know who’s gonna be in your locker room from one day to the next,” Martin said Monday in a virtual press conference after CU’s 15th practice of the preseason. “Just crossing […]
Cory Gardner votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
Colorado’s two U.S. senators were divided along party lines Monday night on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, a high-profile and highly partisan vote held just eight days before the November election. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Yuma Republican who faces reelection next week, voted in favor of Barrett, a conservative […]
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
WASHINGTON — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come. Trump’s choice to fill the vacancy of the late liberal icon Ruth Bader […]
Crews battle three-alarm grass fire in Suisun City
SUISUN – Crews on Monday afternoon were battling a three-alarm grass fire in Suisun City, authorities said. The Peterson Fire was reported on Peterson Road east of Walters Road just before 2 p.m. In a Facebook post, the Suisun City Fire Department said the fire was about 5 acres when crews arrived, but it grew […]
Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court despite opposition from Democrats
Summary List Placement The Senate on Monday confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the nation’s highest court in a 52-48 vote along party lines. Barrett, 48, was confirmed with just eight days to go until the election. No justice was ever previously confirmed while voting was already underway. Her confirmation will give the Supreme Court a […]