Government Shutdown: Troops to Receive Paychecks
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 stretches into its fifth week.
Additionally, Vance mentioned that food stamp benefits are set to run out in a week, and efforts are being made to keep as much open as possible.
Author's summary: Troops to receive pay despite shutdown.
- Troops will receive paychecks on Friday
- White House has a limited pot of money
- Food stamp benefits to run out in a week