✈️ Will Trump stop international flights at DIA?

🔎 Report Finds Colorado Caucus in Need of Reform

New findings by the nonprofit Courageous Colorado reveal critical flaws in Colorado’s voting process. Upon examining the 2026 election cycle, researchers found that the state’s caucus — the process used to choose which candidates appear on the ballot — is confusing, outdated, and in need of reform. These issues place Colorado among just three states that use similar processes, which raises particular concern during a gubernatorial election year. [Denver7]

• Calls for change: Critics say the current caucus-and-assembly process, which is more than a century old, focuses too heavily on party loyalists. This creates a system that doesn’t represent the modern landscape of Colorado voters, because more than half of them are unaffiliated — meaning they’re excluded from voting for candidates from either party. [Colorado Sun]
• Where do the candidates stand? It’s still too early to tell. The picture should become clearer as voters cast their ballots throughout June and candidates make stronger appeals through debates and public appearances. [Coloradoan]
• When can I expect a ballot? Officials say they’ll send out ballots starting June 8, so look for them in your mail. Not registered? No worries — just register and cast your ballot before the polls close at 7 p.m. on election day, June 30. [Colorado Sun]
• What would you ask a gubernatorial candidate? We’ll be chatting with Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser, respectively, on the City Cast Denver pod. What questions do you have for them? What change do you most want to see in Denver? Respond to this message with your Qs, and we’ll add them to our list!

🚫 Could Trump Halt International Flight Arrivals at DIA?

The Department of Homeland Security announced it was “drawing up plans” to stop immigration processing for international flights arriving in sanctuary cities, which includes Denver. Experts say this won’t divert planes to other cities; it will simply cause cancellations and lead to chaos for both domestic and international travelers across the political spectrum. [Time Magazine, U.S. Department of Justice]

👻 J.D. Vance Ghosts Truck Parts Store

On Tuesday, the Denver Republican Party shared news of a surprise appearance by Vice President J.D. Vance at a Denver truck and trailer parts store. Vance was in town to deliver a commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Just 24 hours later, the Republican group cancelled the talk without explanation. [KDVR]

💊 Polis Signs Campus Abortion Access Bill, Among Others

The Governor signed a bill requiring colleges in Colorado to provide prescriptions for abortion medication. Campuses with their own student health centers must stock the two-pill prescription, and those without must either administer the medication directly or provide a prescription to an off-campus pharmacy. The law goes into effect Aug. 1, 2027, and was among roughly two dozen notable bills the governor pushed through as he enters the last six months of his run. [The Denver Post 🔒]

• What else has Polis been up to? The governor has been catching all kinds of heat over his decision to commute the prison sentence of former election official Tina Peters. He seems much happier to talk about public transit and RTD reform. So we dug into all of it on today’s podcast, from Polis’ latest stunts to the compromise that got that bill to his desk in the first place. [City Cast Denver 🎧]