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Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown

President Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that troops are paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown.

2 days ago

Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists

Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops' checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.

By Karen Jowers

4 days ago

How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families

The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.

By Karen Jowers

13 days ago

Here’s how looming government shutdown could affect troops, families

Lawmakers are pushing for military pay to continue. Some operations, like child care, may vary from base to base.

By Karen Jowers

3 weeks ago

House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal

Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC

Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago