Shutdown faces taxpayer reckoning as lawmaker works to expose 'true cost of Democrats’ political stunt'

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is taking a stand against the financial burden of government shutdowns, proposing new legislation that would require detailed reports on the costs incurred during such closures. With current estimates suggesting that taxpayers are losing around $400 million a day due to the ongoing shutdown, Ernst's initiative aims to shed light on the true financial impact of what she describes as a political stunt by Democrats. This move is significant as it seeks to hold lawmakers accountable and ensure transparency in government spending.