As Democrats dig in, Trump moves to protect troops’ paychecks, and redraws the shutdown’s political battlefield.

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Trump Defies Shutdown With Military Pay Order As Democrats dig in, Trump moves to protect troops’ paychecks, and redraws the shutdown’s political battlefield. Oct 14   READ IN APP   FROM THE NEWSROOM Saturday, October 11th | News that moves the world, and you. Trump shields troops from a Democrat shutdown’s fallout. A San Francisco tech billionaire backs National Guard deployment. And Congo calls out Europe for its double standard on war. What ties these stories together? Power plays, shifting alliances, and the lines governments dare, or refuse, to cross. Trump Orders Military Pay Protection During Democrat Shutdown With military paychecks days from disruption, Trump ordered the Pentagon to “use all available funds” to keep troops paid despite the shutdown. Democrats continue blocking a funding deal over healthcare demands, leaving 750,000 federal workers furloughed. Is this political brinkmanship, or a battle over priorities? Read Full Story San Francisco Business Leader Calls for National Guard to Combat Crime Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, once a progressive heavyweight, now backs Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in crime-ravaged San Francisco. He says it’s time to restore order to city streets, even if it means troops on corners again. What happens when business turns on the politics it helped fund? Read Full Story EU Faces Criticism Over Different Approaches to Ukraine, Congo Conflicts Congo is accusing the EU of hypocrisy, sanctioning Russia heavily over Ukraine while going light on Rwanda for its role in Congo’s war. With thousands dead and rebel forces seizing territory, critics say Europe’s moral compass is wavering. Do principles stop at the border, or at the balance sheet? Read Full Story QUICK TAKES Tennessee Tragedy: A massive explosion at a military explosives plant leaves 16 presumed dead and raises urgent safety questions. Virginia Violence: Democrats stick by a candidate who fantasized about harming opponents, even as threats pour in from his supporters. Small Town Horror: Four killed and 12 wounded in a Mississippi homecoming shooting, shaking a close-knit community. Biden’s Health Battle: The former president begins aggressive prostate cancer treatment in Philadelphia as he steps back from public life. FROM THE EDITOR Some fights are about power, some about principle, and some about who’s willing to act when others stall. That’s today’s wrap. The world keeps spinning, and now you’re caught up. Like staying ahead of the curve? Share The NewsRoom with a friend who loves clarity in their inbox. Upgrade to paid Become a paid subscriber Unlock the world of free media and stay ahead of the curve with our premium news articles. When you upgrade you get access to our comments section and special columns like Win The Argument, access to invite only podcasts, and more. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2025 The Newsroom Take 210 Delburg St, Davidson, NC 28036 Unsubscribe