Politics - The Durango Herald

Gubernatorial candidate outlines vision for renewable energy, inclusive economy

Democrat Jared Polis brings business, congressional experience to race

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kid Rock hints at potential U.S. Senate run in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – Kid Rock for U.S. Senate? The musician from suburban Detroit is teasing his potential 2018 candidacy, though it is news to Michigan Republicans. Kid Ro...

DATE: Jul 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

No retirement talk from Dianne Feinstein

Calif.lawmaker oldest senator

DATE: Jun 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis announces run for Colorado governor

DENVER – U.S. Rep. Jared Polis is joining a crowded field in the race for Colorado governor. The Democrat from Boulder said Sunday that he wants to see the state use 100 percent r...

DATE: Jun 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawmakers weigh in on FBI investigation

Tipton, Gardner, Bennet offer differing views on Comey testimony

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump dodges tapes question, denies seeking Comey ‘loyalty’

WASHINGTON – Punching back a day after his fired FBI director’s damaging testimony, President Donald Trump accused James Comey of lying to Congress and said he was “100 percent” willing to t...

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gun violence-awareness rally focuses on safe practices

Similar gatherings held across country

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Littwin: The body slammer wins – Is it all Trump’s fault?

The body slammer wins in Montana, meaning, apparently, we’re either one step closer to the apocalypse or to political reporters adopting concussion protocols. Or maybe both. The c...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

The Latest: Trump aides keep mum on Kushner-Russia reports

WASHINGTON – Some of President Donald Trump’s top aides are refusing to address reports that Trump’s son-in-law – White House adviser Jared Kushner – and a Russian diplomat may have discusse...

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump gets elaborate welcome in Saudi Arabia as he embarks on first foreign trip

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – President Donald Trump was received like visiting royalty here Saturday, as his debut on the world stage competed for attention at home with ongoing news of the scanda...

DATE: May 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Roger Ailes, architect of conservative TV juggernaut Fox, is dead at 77

Roger Ailes, who mastered the art of selling political candidates like Hollywood celebrities and was the architect of conservative-oriented TV news, has died at 77. Fox News repor...

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump say it’s possible he could pick FBI head by next week

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Saturday that “we can make a fast decision” on a new FBI director, possibly by late next week, before he leaves on his first foreign trip since takin...

DATE: May 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday