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.
Impact on Military Pay
The Trump administration shifted $8 billion from military research and development funds to pay active-duty members, but they may still miss paychecks starting this Friday.
Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believed that members would be paid at the end of this week.
American Red Cross Response
The American Red Cross is among organizations nationwide providing aid to military service members affected by the shutdown.
- Disagreements between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill have resulted in the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
- Negotiations among legislators remain generally nonexistent.
Author's summary: American Red Cross aids military amid government shutdown.