US EditionTrump says his administration 'identified funds' to pay troops during shutdown
President Trump ordered $8 billion in unused Defense Department funds to cover military paychecks during the shutdown affecting 1.3 million active-duty service members.
- President Trump stated he has "identified funds" to ensure that troops will be paid on October 15, despite the government shutdown.
- The Pentagon plans to shift approximately $8 billion from military research and development accounts to cover military pay.
- Rep. Jen Kiggans expressed support for Trump's decision, asserting it aligns with her bipartisan bill to pay troops amid the shutdown.
- Concerns arose around the legality of shifting funds during the shutdown, as noted by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, warning of potential violations of the Antideficiency Act.
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Active-service military members report inaccurate paychecks, no pay at all as government shutdown drags on
President Trump said the Department of Defense would find a way to pay essential military members for this week's paycheck, but anxiety is high for what comes next.
Experts question legality of moving funds to pay troops, say it is unlikely to be challenged
The Pentagon said it identified about $8 billion of unobligated research development testing and evaluation funds that will be used to pay active duty military during this pay period.
Washington Examiner
DailyTruthReportTrump blunts GOP’s shutdown leverage with welfare and military carveouts
President Donald Trump’s decision to blunt the political impact of a government shutdown is giving Democrats fewer reasons to back down from their demands and raising the prospect of an even longer impasse. Almost two weeks into the shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, Trump decided on Saturday to divert money to pay the 1.3 million active service members who were at risk of missing a paycheck on Wednesday. Before that, he opted to use tariff revenu…
Arizona Mirror
Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown
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…
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