Shutdown exacerbates existing financial burdens for military families

As the 2025 government shutdown drags on, military families across the country are bracing for its fallout to better understand how the funding lapse is affecting the military community. Blue Star Families conducted a quick poll last week, and the results paint a concerning picture from worries about delayed paychecks to fears of dipping into savings or visiting food banks. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke to Blue Star family's Chief Impact Officer, Lindsay Knight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .