Summary
Vice President JD Vance stated that U.S. military service members are expected to receive their paychecks by the end of the week despite the ongoing government shutdown. The Trump administration previously used $8 billion from military funds to ensure payroll but did not specify future funding plans. An anonymous donor also contributed $130 million to assist with military pay.
Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance expects troops to get paid by the week's end.
- The government is in its second-longest shutdown.
- The Trump administration used $8 billion from military accounts for payroll.
- It is unclear how funds will be reallocated moving forward.
- Timothy Mellon, a donor, contributed $130 million to support military pay.
- There is pressure on Congress to end the shutdown and ensure federal employees receive back pay.
- Democratic senators are seeking commitments to protect federal workers' jobs.
- Congress faces calls to extend health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
