WASHINGTON — Members of the military can expect to see a paycheck on Oct. 15 even as the government shutdown enters day 15. This comes after President Trump directed the Pentagon to reallocate funds so they do not serve without pay.

The Pentagon will be redirecting approximately $8 billion in "unobligated" research and development funds to servicemembers. Some legal experts are raising questions, though, about whether or not the administration has the authority to redirect such a large fund during a shutdown. They say it could violate the Anti-Deficiency Act, which allows Congress to control federal spending by prohibiting federal agencies from spending money without previously approved appropriations.

However, the administration's own legal and accountability offices would be tasked wit

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