Trump Orders Pentagon to Use Funds to Pay Troops During Shutdown
TL;DR
During the ongoing US government shutdown, the House speaker defended the administration's decision to use unspent funds to pay military personnel, while Democratic lawmakers questioned its legality. The shutdown has led to significant layoffs and political disputes, with various officials and agencies involved in contentious actions and statements.
Topics:nationus-politics#funding-bill#government-shutdown#house-speaker#military-pay#trump-administration#us-politics
- House speaker defends administration’s move to keep military paid during government shutdown – US politics live The Guardian
- Are military members getting paid on Oct. 15? Here’s what we know USA Today
- Military families worry about missed paychecks amid government shutdown CBS News
- Can Trump pay troops without Congress? Some Democrats don’t think so The Hill
- Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown AP News
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