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Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds to end shutdown

The vice president said he believes troops will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the administration will reconfigure funding.

19 hours ago

Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown

While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.

5 days ago

Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?

Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.

By Karen Jowers

13 days ago

US Coast Guard will still get paid amid government shutdown, Noem says

The DHS secretary took a shot at congressional Democrats in a public statement announcing that members of the Coast Guard will receive their paychecks.

2 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks 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

3 weeks ago