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Confirmed Economy
By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 30, 2026 at 8:32 AM ET · Updated July 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET

U.S. economy slows to 1.5 percent growth in the second quarter

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The U.S. economy expanded at a 1.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter. The Iran war was cited as a factor weighing on growth.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when Washington Examiner reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 2 hr ago
In slowdown, the economy expanded at 1.5% rate in second quarter

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

CBS News 1 hr ago
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth

Coverage timeline

Jul 30, 8:32 AM ET
2 hr ago
Washington Examiner
In slowdown, the economy expanded at 1.5% rate in second quarter
Jul 30, 9:56 AM ET
1 hr ago
CBS News
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
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