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Trump Taps $8 Billion to Pay Military Amid Shutdown

10/14/2025

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Trump's Funding Plan

President Trump announced plans to pay military personnel using $8 billion from unspent funds.
The government shutdown triggers layoffs for more than 4,000 federal workers, significant cuts to the Department of Education, and the Smithsonian Institution closed its museums.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said bipartisan support is needed to reopen the government.
House Democrats demand healthcare concessions.
Polls show a majority of Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown.

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Senators Criticize NDAA

The Senate approved a nearly $1 trillion NDAA by a 77-20 vote, drawing Democratic criticism that it neglects healthcare and essential services under President Donald J. Trump.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) opposed the NDAA.
Senator Edward J. Markey condemned the bill for prioritizing military spending over vital programs for families.
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) announced plans for a hearing to investigate Trump's military deployments in U.S. cities.

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Trump's Funding Plan

President Trump announced plans to pay military personnel using $8 billion from unspent funds.
The government shutdown triggers layoffs for more than 4,000 federal workers, significant cuts to the Department of Education, and the Smithsonian Institution closed its museums.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said bipartisan support is needed to reopen the government.
House Democrats demand healthcare concessions.
Polls show a majority of Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown.

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