US EditionTrump’s Move to Fund Military Paychecks During Shutdown Comes as Families Face Strain and Uncertainty
Military families face rising food insecurity amid the shutdown as Pentagon reallocates funds to ensure troops receive pay by Oct. 15, with food pantry demand up 300%, advocates say.
- President Donald Trump ordered the Defense Department to find funds to ensure military pay continues next week amid the government shutdown.
- The economic pain of a monthlong shutdown could be at least $1 billion if workers receive back pay in the Hampton Roads region, where the US government is an economic lifeblood.
- Local business owners near the Naval Station worry about a decline in customers as many are enduring hardships due to the shutdown.
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Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon congratulate newly promoted Gunnery Sgt. Nathan Cox, platoon sergeant, during a field event at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard/Department of Defense)WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoi…
Bashtye Bailey was standing under the warm October sun in a food bank for military families near the Norfolk Naval Station, the world’s largest naval base. He was waiting for his turn to receive a provision...
Shutdown Causes Spike in Military Families Using Food Pantries
Military personnel and their families are increasingly relying on food pantries as a prolonged government shutdown causes uncertainty for their household finances, even after President Donald Trump announced he would find funds to pay troops this month. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Advocates say that military households are particularly hard hit during shutdowns because many military spouses work for the federal government, and so both brea…
Trump’s move to fund military paychecks during shutdown comes as families face strain and uncertainty
The government shutdown is the latest whipsaw for members of the military and federal employees after a tumultuous year punctuated by layoffs, furloughs and job reassignments
Federal workers begin feeling financial strain amid Government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- With some federal employees missing their first paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, Rep. Veronica Escobar held a resource fair Friday aimed at helping workers weather the financial storm. The fair offered information on interest-free loans, mental health resources, utility assistance and other support services. “We don’t want anyone to go without the money they need to pay their rent or their mortgage, their …
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