Colorado Public Radio DC-based Reporter. Spent some time editing with NPR's Washington Desk. Former NPRWeekend, WNYC, WNPR, KQED, & WAMC. Always public radio.https://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3muxe7dyjls2z“Two House Republicans fighting to hold onto their jobs have responded with divergent strategies — one stressing his opposition to Mr. Trump’s moves and the other hugging him tightly — in a state where the president has grown more unpopular.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/us/trump-tariffs-iran-congress-colorado.html?unlocked_article_code=1._VA.5Kar.rAd0goh3esBF&smid=nytcore-ios-share #copolitics #CO08 #CO03 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/us/trump-tariffs-iran-congress-colorado.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share07 Sep 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxe7dyjls2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3murhu7uhok2wHelicopter roundups of wild horses must end, say Polis and Neguse https://www.cpr.org/2026/09/04/polis-joe-neguse-letter-against-helicopter-wild-horses-roundups/ via @stinasieg.bsky.social05 Sep 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3murhu7uhok2whttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mupumdlmnk2yState Rep. Manny Rutinel announces he’s stepping down from his state house seat to focus on his #CO08 congressional campaign against GOP incumbent Gabe Evans. The Legislature is out of session with no current plans to reconvene. #copolitics04 Sep 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupumdlmnk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mupqqxky6s2zTrump signs pro-rancher actions amid beef import outrage https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/04/trump-signs-rancher-friendly-eo-following-import-plan-outrage-0106557804 Sep 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupqqxky6s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mupqbtx3oc2bTrump's EO calls for Interior Sec to determine within 90 days if "the gray wolf and the Mexican wolf have met the recovery criteria for delisting or downlisting." https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/09/supporting-americas-ranchers/04 Sep 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupqbtx3oc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3muphefe7ec27Colorado getting federal disaster aid funds for Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires https://www.cpr.org/2026/09/04/colorado-aspen-acres-gold-mountain-disaster-declaration/ #copolitics04 Sep 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3muphefe7ec27https://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mumsbsvvmk2eProlonged drought takes its toll on the mental health of Colorado farmers and ranchers https://www.kunc.org/news/2026-09-01/prolonged-drought-takes-its-toll-on-the-mental-health-of-colorado-farmers-and-ranchers03 Sep 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumsbsvvmk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mumrrxi57s26Can a Democrat flip the state’s reddest seat? Eileen Laubacher is trying https://www.cpr.org/2026/09/03/democrat-eileen-laubacher-4th-congressional-district-race/ #copolitics #CO0403 Sep 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumrrxi57s26https://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mumm5zmx522gIt's official. Republican House leaders cancel last two weeks of votes in chamber for Sept. After leaving this morning, they'll only be in the week of Sept 14 and then back in district campaigning from Sept 18. Wont be back until Nov 9. #copolitics03 Sep 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumm5zmx522ghttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mumkptycqc2qTrump hosted Rs in tough reelections races at the White House last night for an end of summer BBQ dinner. CO Reps Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank were among the attendees, per pool reports. #copolitics03 Sep 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumkptycqc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mujz527bus2qICYMI: Rep. Jeff Crank's resolution condemning socialism passes House https://www.cpr.org/2026/09/01/jeff-crank-anti-socialism-resolution-passes/ #copolitics02 Sep 2026 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujz527bus2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3muii7d3e7s2pThe House voted to censure Rep. Edwards, 413-2. All CO Reps. voted for the censure. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3muii7d3e7s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3muihx6bmqk2p“Congress is failing. They're kind of like my pup, rolled over on their back to rub your belly to the executive branch, do what you want,” said unaffiliated voter Sondra Hernandez. She said everyone in Congress needs to get a “backbone.” https://www.cpr.org/2026/09/01/jeff-hurd-2026-election-trump/ #copolitics01 Sep 2026 22:31 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3muihx6bmqk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3muifqwkaxk2kHouses passes CO Rep Jeff Crank’s non-binding resolution condemning socialism in all forms, including DSA, & supporting passage of SAVE America Act, 220-192. CO Reps vote along party lines. Yes - Boebert, Crank, Evans & Hurd No - Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen #copolitics01 Sep 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3muifqwkaxk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3mui2jcswvk2kRepublicans passed a Rule with an assist from two Democrats, 210-208. Five Rs voted against it. Saved the Rule from going down, but also shows how weird this Congress has been. Usually these votes are straight party line.01 Sep 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3mui2jcswvk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3muhzcot6nk2rThe House passed a short-term govt funding bill through Dec 11, 370-48. This averts a govt shutdown. Now heads to president’s desk. CO Reps all voted Yes.01 Sep 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhzcot6nk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/caitlynkim.bsky.social/post/3muhtejk5kc2yGriswold's GOP opponent among the victims of secretary of state data breach https://www.cpr.org/2026/08/31/colorado-voter-data-breach-michael-allen-jena-griswold/ via @allisonsherry.bsky.social #copolitics01 Sep 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:xeouxzeriix7bz7pccfqgxal/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhtejk5kc2y