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Active military members will likely miss their mid-November paycheck if the government shutdown continues.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed there are enough funds to pay troops on Friday, Oct. 31.

The current government shutdown has lasted nearly four weeks, making it the second longest in U.S. history.

Little progress on ending the shutdown is expected while President Donald Trump is traveling abroad.

Military members who are currently active will start going without pay by mid-November if the government shutdown continues and lawmakers fail to come to an agreement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Here's what to know.

Will military members get paid on Friday, Oct. 31?

Bessent said that although funds are drying up, there should be enough to

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