Treasury Secretary Bessent’s $15B daily shutdown warning highlights deepening economic and national crisis The U.S. government is in a costly partial shutdown, now in its 16th day, with no immediate resolution in sight as political leaders remain deadlocked. The economic impact is severe and growing, with the Treasury Secretary warning that the shutdown is costing the American economy up to $15 billion per day due to lost productivity, delayed services and reduced consumer confidence. The political stalemate is centered on healthcare, with Democrats refusing to negotiate until health care subsidies are included in the talks, while Republicans insist the government must…

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