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Colorado politicians at federal, state, and local levels react to Trump’s executive actions
President Donald Trump is wasting no time putting his agenda for a second term into place after his inauguration on Monday. Shortly after being sworn in, he announced pardons for 1,500 people convicted in the attack on the US Capitol in 2021 and signed roughly 200 executive actions, memoranda and proclamations.
Many of those focused on immigration – declaring a national emergency at the southern border, resuming construction of the border wall, ending birthright citizenship, and classifying drug cartels and certain gangs as foreign terrorist organizations subject to immediate arrest and deportation.
Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans, a Republican representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, says it’s about saving lives.
“And when we look at the death toll of Americans who have died as a result of things like fentanyl poisoning, it’s well in excess of the Americans who were killed in the attack on Sept. 11,” said Evans.
The President also restored an order withholding federal funds from local agencies that don’t cooperate with federal immigration agents.
In Aurora, where a Venezuelan gang has grabbed national attention, Mayor Mike Coffman welcomed the help.
“The City of Aurora has never been a sanctuary city which means we will fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities,” said Coffman.
But some worry federal agents won’t discern between criminals and non-criminals. Jennifer Piper works with the immigrant community in Colorado, “We’re seeing a record number of people sign up for our ‘know your rights’ and sign up for our rapid response network.”
Trump also signed a sweeping order to unleash American energy, directing federal agencies to simplify and expedite permits for drilling on federal lands and waters.
Colorado Congressman Jeff Hurd, a Republican for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, says it’s good for the Western Slope and for our climate.
“The best and most responsible way to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions is in the state of Colorado, in the third congressional district, is responsibly developing these resources that we’ve been blessed with,” said Hurd.
The president also abolished environmental justice and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in federal agencies and restored a policy recognizing only male and female genders.
State Representative Matt Soper says Democrats in the state Legislature are sure to push back.
“So we can expect things like what’s on your driver’s license to change, certainly federal law can’t dictate what Colorado defines as accessible bathrooms,” said Soper. “So I’ll be curious what the Democrats present us to debate.”
Trump’s other executive actions included withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Treaty and World Health Organization, delaying a federal ban on TikTok, enacting a federal hiring freeze, renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, and pausing disbursement of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment Act.
Some of his executive actions, like ending birthright citizenship, which is in the U.S. Constitution, are sure to result in legal challenges.
After losing star guard Isaiah Johnson and forward Bangot Dak to the transfer portal, the Colorado Buffaloes will need to build around Barrington Hargress, who announced his return for the 2026 season.
Additionally, Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo announced that the NIL budget of the men’s basketball program will be doubled for the coming offseason. Following the College Basketball Crown tournament, the Buffs have a few key players to bring back alongside Hargress for next season.
Sebastian Rancik
Despite a down year for Rancik in 2025, with Johnson gone, there’s an argument to be made that he is still the future of Colorado basketball.
Rancik was given a three-star rating by 247Sports and a four-star composite rating in the 2024 recruiting class. He chose Colorado over offers from the likes of Arizona State, Mississippi State, Nebraska and others.
In his freshman season, Rancik emerged as a star in the making. This was primarily seen in Colorado’s road matchup against the then-No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks, as he recorded 19 points and nine rebounds, despite CU’s loss.
His up-and-down season in 2025 still featured multiple standout performances. One of which was a career-high 24-point performance against the Eastern Washington Eagles in Colorado’s second game of the season.
The flashes of stardom he’s shown could become more consistent with proper development in Boyle’s system, making him not only a star in the Buffs’ future, but an NBA prospect.
Ian Inman
With Johnson out as Hargress’s fellow shooting weapon, Ian Inman is the next in line for Colorado. While he didn’t see meaningful playing time until Colorado’s road matchup against the then-No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones, Inman quickly emerged as a capable shooter.
In Colorado’s matchups later in the season, first against Texas Tech on the road, and then against Kansas State at home, Inman shot a combined 9-for-12 from three, while totalling 29 points.
If Inman can see more playing time and develop more consistency in his shooting, he could be a crucial part of Colorado’s offense moving forward.
Jalin Holland
Defensively, freshman guard Jalin Holland is the future of the Buffaloes.
Despite getting limited minutes off the bench early in the season, Holland quickly emerged as Colorado’s best defensive player. By the end of the season, he was matched up defensively with the top scoring option of nearly every team the Buffaloes played.
Holland averaged five points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals per game during the 2025 season.
One concern in Holland’s game is his foul trouble. He plays aggressively, and with energy on defense, but that playstyle sometimes leads to foul issues. He racked up 71 personal fouls during the 2025 season.
However, that’s something that can be fixed with proper development, and if Holland remains at CU, he should see meaningful playing time to hone his skillset.
The Buffaloes’ loss of Dak is a hit to their paint defense. But that is a role the Buffs could explore moving Holland into in zone defense, as he’s already shown prowess as an on-ball defender.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado teenager who lost her leg in a shark attack isn’t just walking again; she’s sharing the spotlight with one of her favorite hockey players.
Seventeen-year-old Annabelle Carlson took the runway Sunday at the Colorado Avalanche’s annual charity brunch, an event that raises money for community programs supported by Kroenke Sports Charities. The fundraiser, now in its third decade, is considered one of the team’s most impactful events of the year.
Carlson walked arm-in-arm with Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, drawing applause from a crowd of more than 450 attendees.
Standing tall again has been a long journey for the Colorado high school student. Carlson lost her leg after surviving a shark attack during a family trip to Belize in 2024. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
“I think being negative about things like this — it takes such a toll on how you view yourself and how you get through things,” Carlson said. “But I’d rather see everything like, not everything you lose is a loss.”
Carlson has now returned to skiing and hopes to pick back up with playing her favorite sport, lacrosse. But it took a lot of guts and resilience to get to where she is now.
“In my eyes, she’s extraordinary,” Landeskog said. “What she’s gone through at that age, it’s not easy to do.”
The charity event highlights children who have overcome serious medical challenges, pairing them with Avalanche players for a runway walk to spotlight their strength. Players also served brunch and helped auction off team gear and game tickets.
“It was really cool to meet him,” Carlson said of Landeskog. “It’s definitely a flex. Not everyone gets to meet the Avalanche. I’m super lucky and super excited to be here.”
Having gone through some injuries of his own, including damage to his knee, which took him out of play for several seasons, Landeskog said Carlson’s attitude is remarkable.
“She’s young, she’s brave,” he said. “I feel like she’s got a better head on her shoulders than I do, so I feel like I can learn a lot from her as well.”
The team said many players stay in touch with the children and their families long after the event ends, adding that the annual brunch is a day the whole team looks forward to each year.
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