How Trump Is Getting Some Workers Paid Despite the Shutdown

new video loaded: How Trump Is Getting Some Workers Paid Despite the ShutdownPresident Trump has been reprogramming funds to pay workers during the shutdown who are essential to his political agenda. Tony Romm, a New York Times reporter covering economic policy, explains the moves, and the questions they’ve raised.By Tony Romm, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, June Kim and Pierre KattarOctober 25, 2025