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Tensions rise over troop pay during the ongoing government shutdown, with some GOP lawmakers criticizing President Trump for bypassing Congress to fund military salaries through alternative means, while legislative efforts to address the issue face opposition and political maneuvering continues.
The Senate passed a defense policy bill amid ongoing government shutdown and troop pay disputes, with bipartisan efforts to address national security issues and plans for a hearing on military deployment in U.S. cities, despite political disagreements.
House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes a standalone troop pay bill, citing Senate opposition and political strategy, while the government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, and debates over legislative tactics and military funding persist.
House Democrats are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a vote on legislation to ensure military pay during the government shutdown, amid divided GOP opinions and ongoing negotiations, while other government agencies like the IRS face furloughs and operational disruptions.