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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuttering means rural communities in Colorado and across the country will lose their lifeline to trusted, accurate news and emergency alerts. We may not know the devastating effects of Republicans' cuts to public broadcasting until it's too late.

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down. Without federal funding, dozens of small public media stations are at risk of closing.

Death toll soars in Russian strike on Kyiv; Germany to send air defenses

Putin's ruthless attacks on innocent Ukrainians show that anything less than steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine will only embolden his brutality – and prolong this war. The U.S. must keep supporting the Ukrainian people's fight for the sake of Ukraine and democracy everywhere.

Ukrainian officials said a Russian aerial attack was the most deadly on Kyiv this year.

Senator Bennet looks forward to hearing from Coloradans at a town hall in Durango on Tuesday, August 5th at 3:00pm. Coloradans will need to register to attend this event. After completing this form, ...

Next Tuesday, August 5th, at 3 PM, I'm hosting an in-person town hall in Durango! I'm looking forward to hearing directly from Coloradans about the issues that matter the most to them. Sign up below to attend ⬇️

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Happy Colorado Day! Today, we celebrate the 149th birthday of our beautiful state and everything that makes Colorado the greatest in the union. Whether it's with a hike, a beer, or time with your family, I hope you find your own way to celebrate.

Trump plans $200M overhaul of East Wing in significant change to White House

As President Trump strips health care away from millions of Americans and burdens working families with higher costs, he plans to build a $200 million ballroom for himself and his billionaire donors. This is an unbelievable display of excess and abuse of the presidency.

The project to construct a massive ballroom fulfills a wish for Trump, who has long disliked the tent pitched on the lawn to accommodate large-scale events.

Wildfires in Colorado have cost taxpayers over $40 million this year alone. This is yet another reminder that Coloradans save $6 for every $1 spent on wildfire prevention. It is critical that we prioritize investments in wildfire prevention — to save taxpayer dollars and to save lives.

Meanwhile, the EPA is delaying its rules, giving a free pass to the biggest methane polluters in the country. The Trump Administration continues to put our climate and health at risk.

Colorado leads the nation in adopting common-sense, cost-effective policy for limiting methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. (1/2)

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Natural disaster victims would get six months of mortgage relief under Senate bill

Families in Colorado know firsthand how lives can be upended overnight by devastating wildfires. That’s why I introduced legislation to give them the time they need to manage the costs of recovery, rebuild their homes, and put their lives back together.

Senators from California and Colorado, two states hit hard by natural disasters, introduced the bill Thursday.

White House lobbies against stock trading ban

We must ban Members of Congress and high-ranking officials from profiting off their positions and using insider information to build their wealth. The White House’s attempts to keep a stock trading ban from becoming law show how crucial it is to stop this blatant corruption.

The White House is lobbying Republican senators to vote down a bill that would put new restrictions on the trading of stocks.

Colorado and the West are in deep peril from wildfires. The new Fort Collins USDA hub will need the right resources and expertise to keep pace. The Trump Administration must engage local communities and wildfire experts as it reorganizes the USDA and considers changes to fire response.

60 years ago, President Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law so that every American could live with the dignity and security of health care. As Republicans rip health care away from millions, I will continue to fight for the future of these programs and the Coloradans who depend on them.

It was great to speak with Dr. Hazelbaker, President at Pueblo Community College, about how we support students from all backgrounds in Colorado. It is critical that we ensure students are ready for 21st-century jobs and have the resources they need to build successful careers.

Bennet, Blackburn, Estes, DelBene Introduce Bill to Support Lifesaving Emergency Services in Rural Communities - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet

Rural communities are losing access to lifesaving emergency air services as rising costs force many across the country to shut down. That's why I introduced the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act, because all Americans deserve access to emergency care no matter where they live.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), alongside U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (R-Kan.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), reintroduced the Protecting Air...

Coloradans have long known this to be true as we face increasingly devastating natural disasters like wildfires and drought. Undermining the EPA's ability to limit climate pollution will put our communities at even greater risk. (2/2)

In a Game-Changing Climate Rollback, E.P.A. Aims to Kill a Bedrock Scientific Finding

The Trump Administration’s actions fly in the face of decades of irrefutable science that human-caused climate change is a danger to public health and welfare. (1/2)