Government Shutdown: Troops to be Paid
Vice President JD Vance announced that service members will receive their paychecks on Friday.
We do think that we can continue paying the troops, at least for now.
However, he warned that the White House has a limited pot of money as the government shutdown enters its fifth week.
- Troops will receive paychecks on Friday
- Food stamp benefits are set to run out in a week
Vance stated this after a lunch with Senate Republicans on Tuesday, emphasizing efforts to keep as much open as possible.
Author's summary: Vice President JD Vance ensures troops' pay amid shutdown.
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