Summary
The Trump administration reportedly used $6.5 billion from military research and development funds to pay troops during the ongoing government shutdown. This action is described as a temporary measure to ensure 1.3 million active-duty troops and National Guard members receive their pay. Future payments are uncertain without congressional approval for further fund transfers.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government is currently in a shutdown.
- President Trump's administration used $6.5 billion in military research funds to pay troops.
- 1.3 million active-duty service members and thousands of National Guard members were paid.
- Speaker Mike Johnson referred to the use of these funds as a "temporary fix."
- Paychecks for October 31 might be missed without a government agreement to reopen.
- The Pentagon accessed the funds over the weekend.
- The White House has not yet sought approval from Congress for more money transfers.
- The legal reason for using these funds was not explained by the White House.
