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John Frank
John Frank was a Denver Post political reporter until leaving in 2018.
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Orlando shooting renews national security focus in GOP race for U.S. Senate
The attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando renewed the focus on national security in Colorado’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, as the five candidates called Monday for tougher measures...

Jon Keyser elaborates on Iraq war record amid friendly fire from GOP rival
Jon Keyser, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Colorado, is now sharing more details about his service in Iraq amid extraordinary questions from rival Darryl Glenn about whether he exaggerated...

Hillary Clinton returning to Denver for more fundraising this month
Hillary Clinton is returning to Denver later this month for another high-dollar fundraiser as she sets her sights on the November election against Republican Donald Trump.

Colorado GOP Senate candidate Jack Graham faces criticism for racially tinged remarks
As Donald Trump faces enduring criticism for his racist remarks about a federal judge, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jack Graham in Colorado is getting pushback about his own comments regarding...

Jon Keyser’s military career defines his U.S. Senate candidacy
Jon Keyser is emphasizing his military career on the campaign trail in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, highlighting the battlefield experience in Iraq that earned him a Bronze Star...

Denver Rare Beer lineup announced as GABF nears
This week, organizers for the Denver Rare Beer tasting announced an all-star lineup of more than 50 breweries scheduled to attend the Oct. 7 event.

Obama addresses Air Force Academy graduates
President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak Thursday morning at the graduation ceremony for 812 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates.

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Jon Keyser’s U.S. Senate bid
The deadline to challenge Jon Keyser’s petitions in the U.S. Senate race expired weeks ago, a Denver judge ruled Tuesday as he dismissed a lawsuit challenging his candidacy in the...

Jon Keyser debuts first TV ad, joins two GOP rivals in U.S. Senate air war
Jon Keyser sticks to his guns in his first television ad in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, emphasizing his military background and opposition to the Iran deal.

Five ways to improve government transparency in Colorado
John Reynolds died in police custody in Olathe after the 25-year-old stabbed himself with a letter opener and an officer Tased him multiple times before handcuffing him. Colorado State University awarded...