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Trump Diverts Funds Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown Crisis

10/19/2025

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Story summary

President Donald J. Trump repurposed funds to pay military salaries during the government shutdown that began on October 1.
He uses the shutdown to push his agenda against Democratic jurisdictions.
The administration continues direct negotiations with pharmaceutical companies to lower health care costs.
Federal workers face missed paychecks as the shutdown extends.

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Story summary

President Donald J. Trump repurposed funds to pay military salaries during the government shutdown that began on October 1.
He uses the shutdown to push his agenda against Democratic jurisdictions.
The administration continues direct negotiations with pharmaceutical companies to lower health care costs.
Federal workers face missed paychecks as the shutdown extends.