Politics

Democrat Adam Frisch concedes race against Lauren Boebert as it goes to recount

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Frisch said Friday that he supports the recount but that it would be unrealistic to think it would flip enough votes for him to win. The Associated Press has declared the election in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District too close to…

WATCH: Attorney General Merrick Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes

By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The move Friday was announced just three days after Trump announced his 2024 candidacy. It's a recognition of the unmistakable political implications of two investigations that involve not only a former president but also a current White House hopeful.

Here's what you should know if you applied for student loan forgiveness

By Cora Lewis, Associated Press

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers wondering what happens next.

WATCH: White House says they were not advised of Trump-related special counsel

By Associated Press

The appointment of veteran prosecutor Jack Smith is a recognition of the unmistakable political implications of two investigations that involve not only a former president but also a current White House hopeful.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing as U.S. shields Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby insisted Friday that the administration’s declaration of immunity for Saudi Arabia’s crown prince was purely a “legal determination” that “has absolutely nothing to do with the merits of the case itself.”…

WATCH: Biden assured inflation help is coming but 'will take time'

By Chris Megerian, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

He made the remarks while meeting with business and labor leaders in his first public event since returning from an around-the-world trip to Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia.

Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert's race likely heads to recount

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, a renowned conservative firebrand, is likely headed to an automatic recount in her bid to fend off a surprisingly difficult challenge by a Democratic businessman.

South Korea says North fired suspected long-range ballistic missile toward sea

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launch was made on Friday but gave no further details.

Human rights groups report widespread abuse in Ukraine

By Sam Mednick, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

As violence escalates in Ukraine, human rights abuses have become widespread. The situation is particularly concerning in the southern region of Kherson, where villages were liberated from Russian occupation a week ago.

Federal Reserve official suggests substantial rate hikes may be needed

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve may have to raise its benchmark interest rate much higher than many people expect to get inflation under control, said James Bullard, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.