Government Shutdown Chaos: U.S. Economy Losing Billions Every Week as Washington Stalls

Government Shutdown Chaos: U.S. Economy Losing Billions Every Week as Washington Stalls

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is now in its third week, costing the economy up to $5 billion weekly and shaving 0.2% off quarterly GDP growth. With hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and key programs frozen, economists warn that continued gridlock could derail Q4 recovery.