President Donald Trump has directed the Defense Department to use "all available funds" to ensure U.S. troops are paid despite the government shutdown.
our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th
This move provides a short-term fix for troops, but does not apply to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers.
The shutdown, now in its 11th day, is likely to extend into! a third week and possibly beyond.
Author's summary: Trump ensures troop pay amid shutdown.