A massive military footprint in Colorado Springs means a lot of locals may not get paid starting Wednesday, marking the first missed federal payday since the beginning of the government shutdown.
Congress has voted to continue pay for service members in previous shutdowns. While legislation has been introduced to pay the military this time as well, it remains in committee. Additionally, Speaker Mike Johnson has ruled out the House taking up such a vote.
However, President Donald Trump has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to get service members paid Wednesday…