Reported 15 days ago
President Donald Trump has mandated the Defense Department to allocate available funds to guarantee military personnel receive their paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown. This controversial decision, which could prolong the 15-day budget impasse, allows for the use of unspent funds from other accounts, although it raises legal concerns regarding presidential spending authority. The Pentagon confirmed that troops were paid on the first payday since the shutdown, avoiding a historic lapse in military pay.
Source: YAHOO