Government Shutdown Threatens Economic Stability Amid Rising Federal Job Cuts

The United States faces yet another federal government shutdown, but this time the stakes are higher than usual. Historically, government shutdowns have caused only short-term disruption with minimal economic damage. Yet the latest standoff, fueled by partisan gridlock and President Trump’s unprecedented threat to permanently eliminate thousands of federal jobs, raises serious concerns for America's economic health and national security.What Makes This Shutdown Different—and Dangerous?Past closures were often mere pauses in spending: furloughed workers returned to their jobs with back pay restoring lost income. The Congressional Budget Office has shown these events barely dent GDP under normal circumstances. But today’s...