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flag North Korea fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles amid heightened tensions ahead of a Trump summit.

flag President Donald Trump has quietly ordered federal agencies to continue paying up to 70,000 ICE, CBP, and Border Patrol agents during the ongoing government shutdown, ensuring they receive full pay and back pay by October 22. flag The move, not publicly disclosed, shields key law enforcement personnel from financial strain despite the lapse in annual appropriations. flag However, the funding source and legal authority remain unclear. flag The White House is reportedly drawing from unspent FY2026 defense funds to cover military pay, bypassing Congress and triggering concerns about executive overreach. flag While military personnel, FBI agents, and air marshals are also being paid, most other federal employees remain furloughed or are working without compensation. flag The administration has simultaneously ramped up messaging blaming Democrats for the shutdown and floated private funding options for military pay, drawing scrutiny over transparency and potential outside influence.

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