US Shutdown Hits 2nd Week: $15B Weekly Economic Hit
The U.S. shutdown enters week two, costing $15B per week and affecting over 2M federal workers. Funding cuts pause programs and ripple across global markets and travel.
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U.S. on the Brink of Government Shutdown: Key Stakes Explained
With the U.S. on the brink of a government shutdown, congressional deadlock over short-term funding and social program protections puts federal services and global markets at stake.
Why America Is Losing Its Global Appeal—and Who’s to Blame
Recent polls show America’s favorability has plunged while China takes the lead. Are tariffs, domestic gridlock, or waning trust to blame for the US’s fading global appeal?