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Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness

OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - A former employee testified on Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado

Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado on June 30. Incumbent Jared Polis (D) was term-limited.

Ballotpedia · Jul 6

U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

Welcome to the Thursday, July 2, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 2

This year’s criminal justice ballot measures continue trend toward increasing criminal penalties and bail restrictions

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026

In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states.

Ballotpedia · May 29

Colorado Democrats compete to be the state's chief legal check on the Trump administration

Hetal Doshi (D), Michael Dougherty (D), Jena Griswold (D), and David Seligman (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Colorado Attorney General on June 30, 2026.

Ballotpedia · May 19

Colorado election denier Tina Peters to be freed from prison

The decision means Peters will be eligible for parole on June 1.

Axios · May 15

DOJ Challenges Denver's 'Assault Weapon' Ban and Colorado's Magazine Limit

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon argues that both laws violate the Second Amendment by banning arms in common use for lawful purposes.

Reason · May 7

Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Denver and its police department seeking to strike down an assault weapons ban that’s been in place for Colorado’s largest city since 1989

The Independent UK · May 5

State politics color reception to Trump’s AI ‘framework’ order

Supporters of AI regulation say their states stand by going ahead on AI laws while Congress and the executive branch take their time.

Roll Call · Feb 19