While the federal government remains in a partial shutdown , the Trump administration said on Saturday, Oct. 11, that it would pay troops by accessing unused funds set aside for research and development.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, Oct. 13, that the shutdown is impacting the nation. "This is getting serious. It's starting to affect the real economy," he told Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria" program.

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