Recession fears are growing, after we learned the US economy shrank for the second quarter in a row today – we’ll tell you why they’re just fears for now and how Congress is stepping up. The US is frustrated Russia hasn’t responded to its prisoner swap idea in a meaningful way. The principal of Robb Elementary School is defending her actions in the wake of a massacre that left 19 kids and two teachers dead in Uvalde, Texas. A go-to cheap airline could become pricier if a new deal goes through, and lawmakers might be banned from trading stocks soon.

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In what could be a red-flag for recession watchers, new numbers this morning shows the US economy shrank over the past 3 months - we’ll bring you the details. President Joe Biden will speak to China’s leader Xi Jinping today on a range of topics, including a controversial trip by the House Speaker. The heat is on for at least a few more days for people in the US Pacific Northwest and South. A person has been killed after a Lyft driver allegedly asked him to get out in the middle of a highway. And, a 170-carat pink diamond has been found.

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We begin this episode with a win for Democrats after Senator Joe Manchin agrees to support a bill on climate change and health care. Sources tell CNN President Joe Biden has agreed to swap a convicted arms trafficker for two Americans held in Russia - we'll bring you the details. Japan has confirmed a case of Monkeypox as the rest of Asia is on high alert for the disease. A tragedy in Alaska as a teen killed his 3 siblings before turning the gun on himself. And, a man suspected of starting a fire is tied to a tree. 

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Tonight, we begin with a breakthrough Senate deal on energy and healthcare. Then, we’re talking about the US’s proposed prisoner swap that could free two Americans in Russia. A man accused of shooting during a 4th of July parade has been indicted. Actor Tony Dow has passed - one day after a premature announcement. Lastly, we’ll tell you why Sprite will soon look different on supermarket shelves.

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The Federal Reserve has hiked up interest rates again - we’ll tell you why it’s historic. President Joe Biden spoke today after testing negative for Covid-19. Two former Minneapolis police officers have been sentenced for their role in the death of George Floyd, and the Senate passed a bill aimed at boosting US semiconductor chip production. Lastly, we’ll tell you what’s going on with the Mega Millions jackpot.

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We start with an update on President Joe Biden's Covid-19 infection. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates later this afternoon, and it could be one of many to come that could possibly trigger a recession. WNBA star Brittney Griner says she wasn't read her rights when she was arrested in Russia earlier this year - we'll bring you the latest from her trial in Moscow. We'll also tell you why more abortion restrictions are likely to come in some states and highlight controversy in one. City council members in Uvalde, Texas have promised to investigate every city police officer who responded to the Robb Elementary School shooting. Plus, a powerful earthquake rocks parts of Asia. 

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Attorney General Merrick Garland says the DOJ's January 6th probe will go after anyone who has broken the law - even former presidents. The Fed is expected to announce another rate hike this afternoon - we'll bring you the details. Work to restart Ukraine's grain shipments begins today, just as Russia's gas supply to Europe is being cut back. 4 asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 has led China to shut down a district of a million people. And, the Mega Millions jackpot should be called "Mega Billion."

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We begin with US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaking about the DOJ’s grand jury investigation into the attempts to overturn the election last year, and who he’s willing to go after. Brittney Griner is expected to testify in her own defense today, as she faces up to 10 years in a Russian prison for drug smuggling. A new study shows many American parents aren’t getting their kids vaccinated - we’ll bring you the details. Extreme drought, heat, and flooding is hitting different parts of the US. Plus, we’ll tell you about a 13-year-old college student who’s heading to medical school.

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We begin with the latest on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s drug smuggling trial and hear from one expert who testified in her defense. US Attorney General Merrick Garland says he won’t rule out prosecuting former President Donald Trump for his role in the Capitol insurrection. We’ll share the results from a new CNN poll about President Joe Biden’s reelection prospects among Democratic voters. Actor Tony Dow’s management team removed a statement that said he died. Lastly, we have a look at some of the songs on former President Barack Obama’s summer playlist.

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