Military Pay at Risk as Government Shutdown Continues

The ongoing government shutdown has led to a stalemate in Congress, with the Senate leaving town until Tuesday and little movement on passing funding bills. Military personnel are at risk of missing their next paychecks, and there are delays at airports due to air traffic controller shortages. House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled votes and is resistant to passing a standalone bill to pay troops, despite urgent pleas from military families and growing bipartisan pressure. The deadlock continues as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over funding and healthcare issues.