’Schumer Shutdown’ Day 13: Mike Johnson RIPS Dems | ‘US Troops Won’t Get Paid Due To…’

’Schumer Shutdown’ Day 13: Mike Johnson RIPS Dems | ‘US Troops Won’t Get Paid Due To…’ Despite the government shutdown, the Trump administration plans to pay active-duty troops on October 15 using unobligated Pentagon funds, bypassing Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Trump’s leadership but declined to bring the House back to pass a funding bill. The Pentagon identified $8 billion from prior fiscal year research and development funds to cover pay checks if the shutdown continues. This move echoes the 2013 Pay Our Military Act but is being done without new legislation. Tensions rise as lawmakers remain deadlocked on ending the shutdown.