The Recession

Few Republicans are eager to defend the president's tariffs, putting the party on the back foot for the first time in Trump’s new term.
The posts are jokes, but the current economic uncertainty is all too real, an economist told HuffPost.
Scott Bessent’s comments came after NBC’s Kristen Welker pressed him during “Meet the Press.”
Dagen McDowell took aim at White House officials for snubbing her network's requests as fears of a recession rise.
"It doesn't make any sense," the CNBC host said.
Lawrence O'Donnell also picked apart the president's bid to blame predecessor Joe Biden.
The president's remarks contradict those of his own commerce secretary, who said Americans should "absolutely not" brace for a recession this year.
Advisers reveal how to handle this economic and stock market uncertainty and how it may affect your wallet.
Powell’s speech highlighted the uncertainties surrounding the economy and the complexity of the Fed’s response to it.
Economic forecasters increasingly see a soft landing for the economy, a win for President Joe Biden.
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