For the First Time in U.S. History, Active-Du
U.S. Troops May Miss Paychecks as Shutdown Standoff Deepens For the first time in U.S. history, active-duty service members could miss a paycheck as the government shutdown enters its second week. About 1.3 million troops remain on duty, but the Pentagon warns paychecks due next week won’t be issued unless Congress restores funding. Republicans blame Senate Democrats…