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flag A two-week government shutdown is costing $15 billion daily, harming the economy and threatening jobs.

flag A two-week federal government shutdown is costing the U.S. economy up to $15 billion daily, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned, citing damage to investment, business confidence, and consumer spending. flag He attributed recent economic strength to Trump-era policies but urged Democrats to end the impasse, stressing that prolonged shutdowns threaten growth and could raise unemployment. flag While the fiscal 2025 deficit is estimated to decline slightly to $1.817 trillion, official figures are pending. flag Federal workers face financial strain, with some cutting spending and applying for unemployment, while businesses in affected areas report sharp sales drops.

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