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Lawmakers bemoan Trump’s latest power grab: Troop pay - Politico

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Lawmakers criticize Trump's executive order to pay troops during a government shutdown, citing it as a power grab. The Pentagon justifies using research funds, while the White House references historical precedent.

  1. Lawmakers bemoan Trump’s latest power grab: Troop pay  Politico
  2. Inside Congress Live  Politico
  3. Trump signs order to pay troops during US government shutdown  Reuters
  4. Exclusive: W.H. cites George Washington for Trump paying troops without Congress  Axios
  5. Here's Why the Pentagon Says It Can Pay Troops with Money Intended for Research  Military.com

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