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Capitol Police Stranded Without Pay Amid Shutdown Tensions

10/18/2025

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The government shutdown has left more than 2,000 U.S. Capitol Police officers protecting Congress without pay.
They missed their first full paycheck on October 10 as morale declined.
Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) criticized the lack of negotiations to secure pay.
Republican leaders accused Democrats of disrespecting law enforcement.
An altercation involving Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) and a Capitol Police officer has fueled tensions as Congress debates funding solutions.

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The government shutdown has left more than 2,000 U.S. Capitol Police officers protecting Congress without pay.
They missed their first full paycheck on October 10 as morale declined.
Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) criticized the lack of negotiations to secure pay.
Republican leaders accused Democrats of disrespecting law enforcement.
An altercation involving Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) and a Capitol Police officer has fueled tensions as Congress debates funding solutions.