The Trump administration, now more than two weeks into a government shutdown, is taking some extraordinary measures to keep certain law enforcement personnel from missing a paycheck.
The Defense Department started the trend this week by repurposing $6.5 billion in unspent research and development funds to keep active-duty service members from missing a paycheck on Wednesday. Military personnel have never missed a paycheck during a government shutdown.
In another usual step, FBI Director Kash Patel told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that the Trump administration has taken steps to ensure that the bureau’s special agents will be paid during the shutdown.
“Thanks to your great work, Mr. President, special…more
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