US Economic Growth Slows Amid Government Shutdown and Policy Failures

The recent Commerce Department report reveals a troubling slowdown in America’s economic growth, with the gross domestic product expanding only at a 1.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of last year—far below prior quarters’ momentum. This dip isn’t an accident; it is a direct consequence of Washington’s dysfunction and shortsighted policies that undermine our nation’s economic potential. How Can America Prosper When Bureaucrats Shut Down the Government? The six-week federal government shutdown played a significant role in dragging down growth, illustrating how political brinksmanship can inflict genuine harm on hardworking Americans. Rather than prioritizing national sovereignty and economic stability,...