Sunday shows – Recession fears dominate

Recession fears dominated the Sunday morning political talk shows, with top White House officials offering assurances while 2020 Democratic presidential candidates pushed back on their optimism.

Read The Hill’s complete coverage below.

Kudlow: 'There's no recession on the horizon' By ZACK BUDRYK   White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Sunday sought to allay fears of an economic downturn, saying “I don’t see a recession at all.” Read the full story here

White House trade adviser predicts 'with certainty' a strong economy through 2020 By REGINA ZILBERMINTS    White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Sunday predicted that a combination of domestic and international economic factors would drive a strong U.S. economy through 2020. Read the full story here

Buttigieg: We 'probably are' on cusp of recession By REBECCA KLAR   Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said on Sunday that the U.S. is "probably" on the cusp of a recession. Read the full story here

O'Rourke: Trump driving global, US economy into recession By REBECCA KLAR   Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Sunday slammed President Trump's tariffs on China, which he said were unsuccessful and have hurt Americans. Read the full story here

Gillibrand: Rosy economic outlook not 'reflected in everyday, kitchen-table issues families are facing' By REGINA ZILBERMINTS   Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), a 2020 presidential candidate, on Sunday dismissed a White House adviser's optimistic economic outlook, saying people she has met on the campaign trail "don't share his view." Read the full story here

Navarro says Chinese tariffs are not hurting US By REBECCA KLAR   White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Sunday that the Trump administration's tariffs on China are not hurting U.S. consumers or famers, despite widespread warnings from other economists.  Read the full story here

Support for free trade hits all-time high: poll By REBECCA KLAR   Support in the U.S. for free trade has hit an all-time high, according to a poll released Sunday. Read the full story here

Manchin: Trump has 'golden opportunity' on gun reforms By ZACK BUDRYK    Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) said Sunday that President Trump has a “golden opportunity” to secure meaningful gun reforms in the wake of two deadly mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. Read the full story here

Kudlow: Trump 'wants to take a look' at buying Greenland By ZACK BUDRYK   White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow confirmed on Sunday that the Trump administration is “looking at” purchasing Greenland following reports of its interest last week. Read the full story here

Bullock: Putting Cuccinelli in charge of immigration 'like putting Putin in charge of election security' By ZACK BUDRYK    Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D), a 2020 White House hopeful, on Sunday blasted acting United States Citizenship and Immigration Services head Ken Cuccinelli, saying putting the immigration hardliner in charge of immigration is similar to tasking Russian president Vladimir Putin with monitoring elections. Read the full story here

Yang: Universal basic income will free up the resources for Americans to 'work even harder' By ZACK BUDRYK    Entrepreneur and Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang touted his proposal to provide a universal basic income, saying it would result in economic stimulus. Read the full story here

Possible GOP challenger says Trump doesn't deserve reelection, but would vote for him over Democrat By REBECCA KLAR   Former South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford (R), who is weighing a primary bid against President Trump, said on Sunday that he would vote for the president over a Democrat even though he said Trump doesn't deserve reelection. Read the full story here

Lewandowski on potential NH Senate run: If I run, 'I'm going to win' By TAL AXELROD   Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski expressed confidence he could unseat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) if he decides to challenge her in New Hampshire’s Senate race next year. Read the full story here