Treasury Secretary: U.S. May Not Pay Military by Nov. 15

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that service members may miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown continues, despite prior assurances of payment. As Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over funding, Bessent criticized Democratic leaders for prioritizing their political interests, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for bipartisan negotiations to reopen the government.

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