The Evening Dispatch

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One day after the Senate passed a war powers resolution to end U.S. military operations against Iran, Republican senators reversed course Wednesday and defeated a similar measure 50-47 following intense pressure from President Trump. The reversal came after Trump lashed out at GOP senators during a Capitol Hill meeting. The original resolution, passed Tuesday, was largely symbolic and did not have force of law.

Trump and Senate Republicans faced off in a tense meeting Wednesday, with the president scrapping plans to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill. A top general is expected to retire, joining a number of Pentagon shakeups.

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Global oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the U.S.-Iran war began in February 2026. Brent crude futures dropped below $80 per barrel. The decline reflects optimism about the U.S.-Iran peace deal and reopened Strait of Hormuz, though actual shipping traffic through the strait remains reduced.

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Two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas, Venezuela Wednesday evening, killing at least 32 people and injuring over 700, according to official reports. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency as rescue operations continue. Thousands more are feared dead as rescuers work through debris of collapsed buildings.

The tremors caused widespread damage to infrastructure and triggered landslides in mountainous areas. International aid organizations are mobilizing assistance.

Source: Longmont Times-Call

Longmont police made an arrest for a property damage crash at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Junction Drive and South Martin Street. Officers also dealt with injury crashes and made an arrest for a domestic incident on Wednesday.

Source: Longmont Times-Call

Community events in Longmont Thursday include lunch line dancing at Bricks on Main. Additional events are listed in the Times-Call events calendar.

Source: Colorado Sun

Attorney General Phil Weiser leads U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in a new poll of the Democratic primary for Colorado governor, with the race coming down to undecided voters. The poll was conducted as the June 30 primary approaches.

The two candidates participated in a forum June 13 at Colorado State University's Lory Student Center in Fort Collins.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State · Denver Post

The Colorado primary election is Tuesday, June 30—five days away. Mail ballots have been sent to all active registered voters. Key races include Democratic gubernatorial primary (Bennet vs. Weiser), Attorney General primary, and competitive congressional primaries. In-person voting locations will be available.

Source: Denver Post

Colorado's marijuana sales continued to decline in the first quarter of 2026, according to state data. The trend reflects maturation of the legal cannabis market and increased competition from other states.

Source: Denver Post

A grand jury has indicted 11 people on 52 counts related to motor vehicle thefts in Colorado. The charges stem from an investigation into organized auto theft operations.

Source: Denver Post

Denver will now require employees to receive additional approval before they can send wireless emergency alerts. The policy change follows incidents of erroneous or inappropriate alerts.

Source: Denver Post

A person is in custody after Boulder Police responded to a stabbing report on the Pearl Street pedestrian mall Thursday morning.

Source: Denver Post

Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche continue to shake up the roster, with the biggest move yet announced this week. Details of the transaction were not specified in available reports.

Source: Democracy Now

Israeli forces killed two people in southern Lebanon Thursday, according to regional reports. The attack strains the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, which included provisions for reduced hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Iran has warned that continued Israeli operations could scuttle the broader peace negotiations underway in Switzerland.

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A drone strike killed a 12-year-old child in Gaza Thursday, according to reports from the region. The incident adds to civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.

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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration on two immigration cases Thursday. By a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law allows the government to stop asylum seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum.

Source: CNN · State Department

The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait resumed operations at midnight June 24, 2026, following a suspension caused by Iranian attacks earlier in the conflict. The reopening signals progress in regional stabilization efforts.

Source: CNN

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain to discuss the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding with regional allies. The diplomatic tour aims to build support for the emerging peace framework.

Source: USA Today

President Trump held a rally in Washington, D.C. kicking off the "Great American State Fair" concert series. The event proceeded despite several musicians dropping out. Trump touted the U.S. as "the hottest country" in remarks.

Source: CNN

A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska, and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway.