Story perspectives

Troops Face Pay Disruptions Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Active service members face pay disruptions due to the government shutdown, with paychecks not arriving after November 15, 2025.
Payday was October 15, 2025, and the October 31 payment remains uncertain.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned troops may not receive pay after November 15, 2025 without a resolution.
Senate Democrats rejected a Republican interim-pay bill, arguing it would give U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration control over federal compensation.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to October 17, resulted from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, affecting approximately 800,000 federal employees. This shutdown echoed previous conflicts, notably the 1995-1996 shutdown, highlighting ongoing political divisions and raising concerns about the stability of essential services and economic growth, which was reduced by an estimated $24 billion during this period.

1 of 2

Story summary

Active service members face pay disruptions due to the government shutdown, with paychecks not arriving after November 15, 2025.
Payday was October 15, 2025, and the October 31 payment remains uncertain.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned troops may not receive pay after November 15, 2025 without a resolution.
Senate Democrats rejected a Republican interim-pay bill, arguing it would give U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration control over federal compensation.

1 / 2