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Justin Wingerter
Justin Wingerter is a political reporter for The Denver Post, primarily covering Colorado's congressional delegation and other federal topics. He previously reported for The Oklahoman and The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is a native of Granite City, Illinois, and a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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How Colorado’s 4 House Democrats came to support Trump’s impeachment
Colorado’s four U.S. House Democrats appear to be on a one-way road to impeaching President Donald Trump, but they merged onto it at different times and for different reasons.

Money for Hickenlooper’s attorney is from federal fund meant to help Colorado economy post-9/11
Taxpayers have spent $43,390 — at a rate of $525 per hour — to defend John Hickenlooper before the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission as part of an arrangement that dates...

Cory Gardner fundraiser lobbied for Middle East banks as they opposed terrorism sanctions
The host of a fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner has, in recent years, lobbied the Senate on behalf of Middle East banks as they opposed sanctions on the terrorist...
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Cory Gardner’s approval rating didn’t move during impeachment, still tops Trump’s
Despite a barrage of negative ads against him from Democrats and Republicans alike, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner's approval rating did not budge in the last three months of 2019, according...

Who is Jason Crow? Impeachment manager is a former Army Ranger, attorney
Crow was arguably the most unassuming figure chosen Wednesday.

Colorado’s Jason Crow will help prosecute Trump in Senate
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, an Aurora Democrat, was named one of seven House impeachment managers Wednesday.

Speculation surrounds Cory Gardner’s vote on impeachment witnesses
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner isn't saying whether he is part of a small group of Republican senators considering allowing witnesses as impeachment charges against President Donald Trump prepare to move...

Iran injects foreign policy into a Colorado Senate primary that previously contained little
The specter of war with Iran has injected foreign policy into a U.S. Senate primary that had contained little to no mention of it before New Year’s.

Colorado Democrats vote to restrict Trump’s war powers; Colorado Republicans vote not to
Coloradans in Congress were divided along party lines Thursday when the U.S. House of Representatives voted to limit President Donald Trump's ability to attack Iran.

Cory Gardner, facing impeachment questions from all sides, is mum as the Senate looks ahead
Gardner’s silence dates back months. His public appearances, never numerous in 2019, were rarer still this fall. He has avoided conservative talk radio, once a political safe space, along with...

“Terribly reckless”: Colorado Democrats criticize Iraq air strike
Colorado Democrats in Congress were critical Friday of President Donald Trump's decision to kill a top Iranian military official and cause a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions. The state's...

Colorado governors have been tapping federal fund for “essential services” for years
A pool of federal money meant to boost Colorado's economy in the early 2000s still exists 16 years after its creation — and was used by at least two governors...

John Hickenlooper files financial disclosure form showing net worth is at least $9M
When including spousal assets John Hickenlooper's net worth is estimated between $9 million and $27 million.