WASHINGTON —

President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to pay military members this week, a relief to many families amid the ongoing government shutdown.

The shutdown has now entered its 12th day. The Senate stalemate continues with no end in sight.

In a social media post on Saturday, President Donald Trump said he directed the Pentagon "to use all available funds to get our Troops PAID on October 15th."

"I will not allow the Democrats to hold our Military, and the entire Security of our Nation, HOSTAGE, with their dangerous Government Shutdown," Trump added.

Democrats have pointed the finger at Republicans for refusing to negotiate on health care policy demands, while Republicans say that debate can wait until after the government reopens.

In a statement on Saturday, the Pent

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