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Local business leaders have seized the moment, demanding a wholesale overhaul of Colorado’s regulatory regime—from its environmental guardrails to its labor laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The United States on Thursday slapped sanctions on the Democratic Republic of Congo's long-serving former president Joseph Kabila, backing allegations he has assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized vast parts of his country.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked if that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

However, analysts say the amount of oil involved in the brief sanction reprieve is insufficient to meaningfully ease the supply fears in the Persian Gulf that have seized global markets for the past two weeks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“We should have seized two when we had a chance,” said Henry darkly.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins