White House slams Jeffries' dismissal of bill to pay troops as government shutdown enters day 22

Article Title: White House slams Jeffries' dismissal of bill to pay troops as government shutdown enters day 22

Article Excerpt: "...making sure U.S. troops get paid while Democrats keep the government shut down for free healthcare for illegal aliens — that’s called putting America First. But you wouldn’t know about it," the White House wrote on X in reference to Jeffries' criticism of the Shutdown Fairness Act. ..."

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Military veterans and reservists urge Democrats to reopen government

Article Title: Republican veterans and reservists urge Democrats to reopen government

Article Excerpt: "... told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., that Democrats’ refusal to vote for the measure was putting military families and veterans at risk. “Our troops nearly missed paychecks until President Trump took unilateral action to ensure they got paid. Training is still halted. Readiness is collapsing,” ..."

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Democrats Block Legislation To Pay Troops During Shutdown

Article Title: Democrats Block Legislation To Pay Troops During Shutdown

Article Excerpt: "...Democrats blocked the Senate from considering a defense spending bill on Thursday afternoon that would pay military service members during the shutdown. ..."

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Government Shutdown | Republicans Attempt to Prevent Economic Attack on Military

Article Title: Thune Aims to Force Democrats' Hand in Shutdown Fight

Article Excerpt: "Senate Majority Leader John Thune is ...bringing a full-year Pentagon funding bill to the Senate floor on Thursday.

In doing so, Thune aims to force Democrats to take action ...Thune’s move marks a deliberate escalation by Senate Republicans, who hope to break the stalemate by daring Democrats to vote against military funding. Thune’s push for a full-year defense vote puts Democrats in a bind."

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Government Shutdown | Military Hating Democrats Insistent on Bankrupting Soldiers

Article Title: Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 9th time as government shutdown enters Day 16

Article Excerpt: "...Members of the military were set to be paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown, after the Trump administration tapped unused research and development funds to cover their checks. But House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that the move was a "temporary fix," and that troops risked missing their next paychecks at the end of the month if the shutdown continues. ..."

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Veterans benefits and burials would continue in government shutdown, but other services could be affected

Article Title: Veterans benefits and burials would continue in government shutdown, but other services could be affected

Article Excerpt: "If the federal government shuts down after midnight Sept. 30 over a funding impasse in Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs would keep sending veterans their monthly pensions and disability payments on time.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-09-22/veterans-benefits-services-government-shutdown-19185364.html Source - Stars and Stripes...The VA sought to reassure veterans and their families this week that core services and benefits for veterans would be protected in a government shutdown.

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Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Title: Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Excerpt: "...As Democrats bring the nation to the brink of a government shutdown, they jeopardize critical funding for veterans, seniors, law enforcement, and many others. As Democrats threaten to disrupt the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, organizations across the country are urging them to follow through on their word, join with President Donald J. Trump and Republicans, and keep government functioning for the people it serves. ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

House of Representatives Passes a Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown, But Senate Democrats Insist on a Shutdown

Article Title: Democrats Kill Spending Bill as Senate Spirals Toward Shutdown

Article Excerpt: "...Senate Democrats defeated a House-passed bill to fund the government Friday, propelling the nation toward a government shutdown.

The minority Democrats largely banded together to defeat the bill, 44 to 48, with only Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joining Republicans. Sixty votes were needed. ..."

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