Government shutdown could cost $14bn, congressional forecaster predicts - US politics live

Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says up to $14bn in GDP will not be recovered once funding is reauthorizedOn X, Adam Schiff, one of California’s Democratic senators, criticized acting US attorney Bill Essayli, after a judge found that he was in the Los Angeles-based position illegally.Schiff wrote:“Unlawfully serving” in his role. Acting illegally. But left in place? While this Administration continues to replace career professionals with illegitimate political allies eager to do Trump’s bidding, Californians need better relief than this.I do the American People’s bidding at the direction of their duly elected President. That’s how our Constitution works. Try reading and abiding by it sometime. Continue reading...