Trump Ensures Military Pay During Government Shutdown
TL;DR
Donald Trump announced he is using his authority to ensure US military troops are paid despite the ongoing government shutdown, while also participating in international efforts such as chairing a Gaza peace summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. The shutdown has led to legal and political debates, with Democrats refusing to compromise on healthcare issues, and court rulings affecting National Guard deployment in Illinois. Additionally, Trump and allies are exploiting recent events to attack critics and expand political narratives.
Topics:top-newspolitics#gaza-peace-summit#government-shutdown#illinois-national-guard#military-pay#politics#trump
- Trump news at a glance: US troops will be paid despite shutdown, president claims The Guardian
- Trump says administration has ‘identified funds’ to pay troops next week CNN
- Trump directs Hegseth to pay troops during ongoing government shutdown standoff as he rails against Schumer Fox News
- Trump orders Defense Dept. to issue military paychecks during shutdown The Washington Post
- Government shutdown continues as Trump directs Pentagon to use "all available funds" to pay troops CBS News
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