American Red Cross Supports Military Amid Government Shutdown
The government shutdown has exceeded 28 days with no end in sight, impacting military pay and SNAP benefits.
Disagreements between Republicans and Democrats have resulted in the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with concerns escalating about potential missed paychecks for military service members.
The Trump administration shifted $8 billion from military research and development funds to pay active-duty members, but they may still start missing pay this Friday.
Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believed that members would be paid at the end of this week.
The American Red Cross is among organizations nationwide coming to the aid of military service members amid the ongoing shutdown.
Author's summary: Red Cross aids military amid shutdown.
- Government shutdown exceeds 28 days
- Military pay and SNAP benefits impacted
- American Red Cross provides support