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Republican Senators Challenge Trump's Military Pay Decisions Amid Shutdown

10/20/2025

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Republican senators question President Trump's authority to pay over 1 million military service members during the shutdown.
They note troops received paychecks on October 15 and criticize reallocating funds without congressional approval.
Senate Appropriations Committee members Patty Murray and Susan Collins seek the legal basis and funds used.
The situation highlights tensions within the GOP over budgetary control.

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Republican senators question President Trump's authority to pay over 1 million military service members during the shutdown.
They note troops received paychecks on October 15 and criticize reallocating funds without congressional approval.
Senate Appropriations Committee members Patty Murray and Susan Collins seek the legal basis and funds used.
The situation highlights tensions within the GOP over budgetary control.