NEW YORK (NewsNation) — The federal government shutdown could significantly impact the United States economy by up to $14 billion, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.

Depending on the length of the shutdown — which has stretched into its fourth week, with no end in sight — the office projects it will reduce real gross domestic product growth by up to 2% in the fourth quarter.

Data blackout impacting economic projections

Due to the shutdown, government data has been limited. The Bureau of Economic Analysis will not release the nation's third-quarter GDP report, a key measurement of the economy's overall health.

The GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025, outpacing the 3.3% forecast in the second quarter. The growth also comes af

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