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flag Treasury Secretary Bessent warns military pay may halt by Nov. 15 if shutdown continues, blaming Democrats.

flag Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that U.S. military personnel may not receive paychecks by November 15 if the government shutdown continues, contradicting earlier claims that service members would be paid during a funding lapse. flag Bessent cited insufficient funds and blamed Democratic leaders for the impasse, while Democrats insist Republicans must negotiate in good faith, demanding health insurance tax credits as part of a deal. flag The standoff has stalled funding efforts, risking widespread disruptions to federal operations and the economy.

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