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flag President Trump, at Navy’s 250th anniversary event, pledged service member pay during shutdown and renewed support for National Guard deployments.

flag On October 5, 2025, President Trump visited Naval Station Norfolk to mark the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, asserting that military pay would continue despite a government shutdown he blamed on Democrats. flag He announced proposed across-the-board pay raises for service members and reiterated support for deploying National Guard troops to cities like Chicago and Portland, following a court-ordered pause on the Portland deployment. flag The event, attended by First Lady Melania Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was part of Trump’s effort to highlight military strength ahead of the nation’s semiquincentennial. flag Meanwhile, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days launched on October 7, 2025, kicking off the holiday shopping season with millions of deals on items like Lego, KitchenAid, and Beats, along with discounts on groceries and household goods. flag A Prime membership is required, with a 30-day free trial available. flag Georgia Tech also opened a new security hub in midtown Atlanta, enhancing emergency response through real-time camera access and a drone program.

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