The US government is facing its first potential shutdown in nearly seven years, and the clock is ticking.
On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg Congress editor Megan Scully and host David Gura break down the political incentives for President Trump, the Republican Party and for Democrats — and discuss what’s at stake for the economy if a shutdown comes to pass.
Read more: US Economy Will Only Get Murkier If Key Data Is Delayed in Shutdown

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