Shutdown Day 6: Should Congress Still Get Paid?
Date: October 6, 2025
Q: How long has the government been shut down?
The federal government has now been shut down for six days. The deadlock centers around Democrats’ push to attach healthcare and foreign aid funding to a bill that Republicans say they already supported in previous versions. As a result, hundreds of thousands of federal employees remain furloughed without pay.
Q: Why are lawmakers still getting paid?
Members of Congress continue receiving paychecks during a shutdown because their salaries are funded by a permanent appropriation that isn’t subject to the yearly budget process. That means even when the rest of the government stops, their direct deposits don’t. It’s a legal technicality, but one that’s drawing heavy criticism as ordinary workers miss their checks.
Q: What’s happening with the troop situation?
Over the weekend, President Trump authorized National Guard units from California to assist cleanup and security efforts in Portland, Oregon. A federal judge blocked the order, ruling that the deployment required state consent. Despite the injunction, roughly 300 troops reportedly arrived in Oregon under federal activation orders, sparking new protests downtown — including a so-called “nude bike ride for freedom.”
Q: Any updates on global conflicts?
Russia claims it intercepted and destroyed 251 Ukrainian drones overnight — one of the largest single attacks reported since the conflict began. Satellite data shows multiple fires at oil depots inside Russia’s Belgorod region. In the Middle East, Israeli and Hamas negotiators are in Cairo working toward a potential five-day ceasefire and phased hostage release.
Q: What’s next for the shutdown?
As the standoff continues, pressure is mounting for both parties to return to the table. Federal employees, veterans, and contractors are demanding answers — and many Americans are asking the same question: If Congress can’t do its job, should they still get paid for not doing it?
Reported by Eric F Gilbert | TikTok News
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