The administration said that checks are scheduled to go out on Sunday, but DoD civilians are being told to expect payment sometime between Monday and mid-week.

"Every time Washington shuts down, veterans and service members and their families become collateral damage in these political fights," said Jim Whaley.

The Department of Defense is shifting $8 billion in previously allocated money to pay troops for the middle of the month as the government shutdown continues. With the shutdown approaching two full ...

CHILDREN. VASQUEZ CLAIMS HE IS LEADING A NATIONAL CHARGE TO MAKE SURE THOSE ACTIVE DUTY TROOPS ARE GETTING PAID. NOW, OUR STATE HAS NUMEROUS, AS YOU KNOW, MILITARY FACILITIES. ALIYAH CHAVEZ IS LIVE ...