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Pentagon Redirects $8 Billion in Research Funds to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown

Name: Pentagon Redirects $8 Billion in Research Funds to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown
Uploaded: 2025-10-13T18:50:00-07:00
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: As the government shutdown drags on, the Pentagon is reallocating $8 billion in unspent research funds to ensure U.S. service members continue to receive paychecks. The move follows a directive from President Donald Trump to prioritize troop payments amid the funding lapse.

By: NBC Palm Springs

October 13, 2025

Pentagongovernment shutdowntroop payDonald TrumpDepartment of Defensemilitary fundingresearch budgetfederal budgetUS troopsnational defense

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