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One bright spot amidst the turmoil is that President Trump has assured the American public that troops will be paid on October 15th—an action taken using his authority as Commander-in-Chief, ensuring that military personnel do not suffer unpaid wages during this crisis.
However, this kind of intervention does not extend to the millions of civilian federal employees facing potential layoffs and unpaid wages. The uncertainty remains, with most civilian workers anxiously awaiting clarity on their financial future.