Bessent: US won’t be able to pay military by Nov. 15 if shutdown is prolonged
Oct 27, 2025 - 02:00
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the United States will not be able to pay service members by the middle of next month if the government shutdown is prolonged. “We were able to pay the military employees from excess funds at the Pentagon, middle of this month. I think we’ll be able to pay them…