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Trump announced Wednesday he is directing the Defense Department to use “any” money available to cover troops’ pay during the government shutdown.

Trump military pay order sparks confusion

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is directing the Defense Department to use “any” money available to cover troops’ pay during the government shutdown.

In a new executive order, Trump appeared to open the door to paying service members for the duration of the funding lapse using money Congress previously appropriated – despite questions about whether that would be legal.

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