Biden admin. dismisses recession concerns ahead of looming GDP report

Biden admin. dismisses recession concerns ahead of looming GDP report

FILE - Pedestrians pass the New York Stock Exchange on July 14, 2022, in New York. The U.S. economy is caught in an awkward, painful place. A confusing one, too. Growth appears to be sputtering, home sales are tumbling and economists warn of a potential recession ahead. But consumers keep spending, businesses keep posting profits and the economy keeps adding hundreds of thousands of jobs a month. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)The White House has continued to play off concerns of recession. Both the President and his aides insisted Monday that their administration does not believe the economy will hit a recession despite widespread inflation. Their dismissal came ahead of the GDP report to be released this week, which will show whether the US has experienced two consecutive quarters of shrinking.

Texas officer shot during chase, suspect killed

Texas officer shot during chase, suspect killed

Crime scene police tape in front of blue and red police lights at night. Image by Gerd AltmannA Texas police officer is expected to survive after being shot in the face. 29-year-old Missouri City Police Officer Crystal Sepulveda is expected to make a full recovery after she was shot following a car chase Saturday.