Biden says support for Israel and Ukraine is 'vital' for US security, will ask Congress for billions

PLUS l Jerry Jeudy: Broncos can 'trade me or not trade me', Pikes Peak Library District reaches 2 million e-checkouts faster than ever and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Welcome to Friday. It’s Oct. 20, 2023. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. In today’s edition: - [Biden says support for Israel and Ukraine is 'vital' for US security, will ask Congress for billions]( - [Jerry Jeudy: Broncos can 'trade me or not trade me']( - [Pikes Peak Library District reaches 2 million e-checkouts faster than ever]( [Biden says support for Israel and Ukraine is 'vital' for US security, will ask Congress for billions]( WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared it is “vital for America's national security” for Israel and Ukraine to succeed in their wars, making the case Thursday night for deepening U.S. involvement in two unpredictable foreign conflicts as he prepared to ask for billions of dollars in military assistance for both countries. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? ['Laid back' Ja'Quan McMillian becoming more vocal, getting more comfortable as Broncos' nickel back]( [Skeptics, believers and Wonder Bread: A Denver séance for the record]( [Rally urges 'Stand with Israel' in downtown Colorado Springs]( [Jerry Jeudy: Broncos can 'trade me or not trade me']( When asked last week about a conversation he had with former NFL star receiver Steve Smith Sr., Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy said, “I don’t remember that.” On Thursday, he had plenty to say about it. [Read More]( [Pikes Peak State College, Peak Education launch 2-year program to support Hispanic, Latino students]( Pikes Peak State College is increasing its concurrent enrollment opportunities and support services for Colorado Springs’ Hispanic and Latino high school students through a two-year pilot program, the college announced in a news release Tuesday. The college is eyeing a designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution from the U.S. Department of Education. [Read More]( [Colorado lawmakers stand firm as Republican Jim Jordan fails to win gavel in 2nd House speaker vote]( Pressure mounted on House Republicans to elect a speaker Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan lost a second round of balloting for the vacant position. [Read More]( More Top Stories: Air Force and Navy each feature [glaring question marks at the quarterback position]( that could alter the look of their offenses as their annual meeting approaches. The Manitou Springs Police Department is asking for the [public's assistance in locating a missing, at-risk person from Louisiana](, according to a Thursday morning department announcement. Pikes Peak Library District patrons are borrowing electronic materials in steadily increasing numbers and have reached a [major usage milestone]( faster than ever before, according to district officials. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Sunny. Near record high temperatures. High near 80F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903