Pentagon preparing to pull $8 billion from ‘unobligated’ R&D coffers to pay troops
The unusual move comes nearly two weeks into the government shutdown.
The unusual move comes nearly two weeks into the government shutdown.
The department’s 'highest priorities' will revolve around operations securing the US Southern border, operations in the Middle East, designing Golden Dome, depot maintenance, shipbuilding and critical munitions, according to the guidance.
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