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flag Trump directs use of funds to pay troops amid shutdown, citing authority as commander-in-chief.

flag President Donald Trump directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to use available funds to ensure military personnel receive paychecks on October 15 amid a government shutdown that began on October 1. flag Trump, citing his authority as commander-in-chief, blamed Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the funding impasse, accusing them of endangering national security and military morale. flag The White House reported 1.3 million active-duty service members remain unpaid, with military families facing increased financial strain, including a 34% rise in food pantry usage. flag While the administration claims funds have been identified to cover troop pay, the legality of the move remains under scrutiny. flag The shutdown has also triggered workforce reductions, with over 4,200 federal employees terminated, primarily in the Treasury Department.

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