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US Growth Risks Decline Amid Shutdown; $2,000 Dividend Proposed

11/12/2025

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Kevin Hassett, a White House economic adviser, says U.S. growth may turn negative in Q4 due to a prolonged federal shutdown.
A shortage of air traffic controllers is causing travel delays ahead of Thanksgiving, Hassett notes.
Hassett projects growth to rebound to 3%–4% by the first quarter of 2026, despite shutdown losses.
Hassett discusses affordability measures and proposes a $2,000 dividend for lower- and middle-income Americans to improve affordability.

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Kevin Hassett, a White House economic adviser, says U.S. growth may turn negative in Q4 due to a prolonged federal shutdown.
A shortage of air traffic controllers is causing travel delays ahead of Thanksgiving, Hassett notes.
Hassett projects growth to rebound to 3%–4% by the first quarter of 2026, despite shutdown losses.
Hassett discusses affordability measures and proposes a $2,000 dividend for lower- and middle-income Americans to improve affordability.