BIDEN SPEAKS TO CNN: In a wide-ranging interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper that aired Tuesday, President Joe Biden conceded the “chance” of an economic recession, but insisted it would be “mild.” Biden also voiced his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “rational actor” who he hopes will steer clear of nuclear escalation in Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, and threatened “consequences” for Saudi Arabia in response to the Middle Eastern country cutting oil production. Read more.
BRETT FAVRE DENIES WRONGDOING: In an interview with Fox News Digital Tuesday, retired NFL legend Brett Favre denied any wrongdoing in the Mississippi welfare scandal. The office of the state auditor alleges $5 million of money intended for welfare recipients was diverted to build a volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi, where Favre’s daughter plays volleyball, and $1.1 million was paid to the onetime Green Bay Packers quarterback himself for speaking appearances he never made. Read more.