WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts CO-03 Towards Democrats * Yesterday, nonpartisan race rater Cook Political Report shifted its rating for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District in Democrats' favor - the latest sign that Democrats are on track to flip this traditionally-Republican seat from red to blue. Coloradans are souring on Hurd's extreme, cost-hiking agenda, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3B in USDOT Grants to Buy New Trains and Improve Service Nationwide * #These grants are critical to modernizing and upgrading America's state-supported and long-distance rail networks. WASHINGTON - Amid record ridership growth, Amtrak's New Era of Rail continues to advance following today's announcement by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Amtrak has been awarde  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 14 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Delivered Nearly 130,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Washington Amid Wildfires * August 14, 2026 - St. Louis, MO - Anheuser-Busch delivered nearly 130,000 cans of emergency drinking water across Washington State to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts amid statewide wildfires. The donation of emergency drinking  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH 203 Administration Building Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-2001 www.research.colostate.edu July 13, 2026 Andrew Reisig Joel Savary Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management Washington, DC 20006 Submitted Electronically: https://www.r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Demands Answers from Pentagon about Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln * AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, is demanding answers from Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao on horrible conditions reported aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The aircraft carrier has been at sea for more than 260 consecutive d  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Provides Update on Status of Wildfires and Floods in Colorado * DENVER \- Since June 27th, Governor Polis has declared a disaster emergency in response to thirteen fires in the state and authorized the National Guard to assist in response. Currently across Colorado there are over 780 personnel assigned to seven large fires to protect Colorado communities. Additionally, today in   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 14 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led mission observes recent eclipse from above the cloud cover * Using equipment installed on NASA's WB-57 aircraft flying above heavy clouds off the coast of Iceland, a Southwest Research Institute-led team successfully observed a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12. The high-altitude jet followed the shadow of the Moon at 50,000 feet to take measurements of  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 15 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * The Maverick Spirit Brought to Life Through New Statue at CMU * #New "Duster" statue was unveiled to CMU community on Aug. 14, 2026 At the end of the CMU Art Walk and on the cusp of the Formation District, there is a new Maverick statue continuing to represent the Soul of the West story. The statue, named "Duster," was created by Sean Guerrero, a local artist based in Paonia, Colorado. Steve and A  more

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: * * * U.S. Space Force and Japan successfully launch U.S. sovereign space domain awareness payload aboard QZS-7 satellite * Summary: Second launch successfully completed in first-ever bilateral U.S. Japan cooperative space effort. Allied partnership enables better management and protection of space assets, ensuring a more secure and reliable space environment. Combat Forces Command's Mis  more