Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Democratic leaders of causing the ongoing government shutdown and condemned the ...

While the Constitution makes it clear how President Donald Trump and Congress get paid during a government shutdown, without a Senate vote to reopen the government until at least Tuesday, Oct. 13, the ...

President Trump says he has "identified funds" to ensure the active military gets paid next week, as Congress stalls over negotiations to reopen the federal government. "I am using my authority, as ...

Updated October 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM EDT President Trump says he has "identified funds" to ensure the active military gets paid next week, as Congress stalls over negotiations to reopen the federal ...

Every day, MTPR brings you thoughtful discussions on community issues, amplifies Montana voices, educates and entertains. This community service is only freely available to everyone because people ...

President Trump said Saturday he would use his authority as commander in chief to pay military troops despite the government shutdown that has furloughed federal employees. Trump blasted Democratic ...

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was directing Defense Department officials to pay members of the military next week, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. “I am using my ...

President Trump on Saturday directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to use all of the department’s “available funds” to go toward paying military servicemembers during the government shutdown.