The Congressional Budget Office reported on Wednesday that the government shutdown will cost between $7 billion and $14 billion in total, depending on when Congress reaches a funding agreement.
The nonpartisan office’s estimate is far lower than that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who projected the total cost would be north of $15 billion per week as long as the shutdown lasts.
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