What's inside the Dems reconciliation bill, Biden denies recession and more: Friday's 5 things to know
The repackaged Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would raise an estimated $739B over a decade, fight climate change, curb pharmaceutical prices and reduce debt, according to Democrats.
Biden says US not in a recession despite two consecutive quarters of shrinking economy
President Biden reacted to Thursday's GDP report, saying it is “no surprise that the economy is slowing down” amid inflation, despite saying earlier this week that the United States would not be entering a recession.
Biden economic adviser previously defined recession as two consecutive quarters of negative growth
Jared Bernstein, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, wrote that a recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
Is the United States entering a recession?
Second-quarter GDP data will be released on Thursday and it is expected to show that economic growth declined in the spring, which could indicate the economy is in recession.
Biden admin, allies make recession denial push ahead of GDP report
The Biden administration and allies of the president are pushing for the public to "ignore" the definition of a recession ahead of Thursday's GDP report.
Chinese official accuses US lawmakers of 'Chinaphobia' after report on meddling in Federal Reserve
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused U.S. lawmakers of having "Chinaphobia" after the release of a Senate report on meddling in the Federal Reserve.
Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August
In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.
Energy experts slam Biden for touting modest decrease in gas prices
Experts slammed President Biden after he touted a modest decrease in gas prices, a change of tune from when the president said there was little he could do about surging costs.
Top Trump White House economist slams Biden administration's 'recession' spin
The former top economist in the Trump White House criticized the Biden administration's attempt to downplay recession fears, saying the economy was headed toward a sharp downturn.
Biden White House slammed for 'arguing with the dictionary' after attempts to redefine 'recession'
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist sounded off on state inflation relief checks, inflation and the White House's attempts to redefine 'recession.'
Biden says 'we're not going to be in a recession' ahead of GDP numbers: 'God willing'
President Biden said "God willing" the United States is "not coming into a recession," ahead of a looming GDP report that will likely show the economy has slowed for two consecutive quarters.
Biden is destroying American energy and ordinary citizens suffer
President Biden is destroying U.S. energy industry and ordinary Americans, especially in rural states like Montana, are suffering as a result of his actions.
Energy group unveils six-figure ad buy ripping Biden for similarities to Carter: 'History is repeating itself'
Power The Future, a group that advocates for cheap energy, announced a six-figure ad buy Monday targeting President Biden over his similarities to former President Jimmy Carter.
Stuart Varney: Unpopular Biden under intense pressure
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses President Biden's standing among his party as Democrats grapple with a possible 'red wave' in the 2022 midterms.
White House says a second consecutive quarter of negative GDP 'unlikely' to be indicative of recession
The White House said that even if the GDP estimate is negative for a second straight month, it's "unlikely" that the country is in a recession.
Progressive Rep. Khanna blames inflation on Fed; says US should not export oil from strategic reserve
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, a progressive from California, suggested that producing more goods in America rather than importing them from overseas will help lower inflation.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo says inflation has 'probably' peaked months after Biden made the same claim
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Sunday on CBS News’ "Face the Nation" that U.S. inflation has "probably" peaked but that the economic crisis is a global one.
Biden may scrap choice for Federal Communications Commission
With the midterms approaching, Gigi Sohn, a favorite of progressives, may not have the necessary support from Senate Democrats to get to 50 votes to run the Federal Communication Commission.
Experts slam Pete Buttigieg's comments on EVs: 'A con job'
Experts criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's comments this week suggesting that electric vehicles could be cheaper than comparable cars during a House hearing.
Stuart Varney: We are successfully living with COVID
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses the "good thing" to come out of Biden's positive COVID diagnosis and what it could mean for the rest of the country.



















