Day 22: McDonald Rivet Started the Shutdown, Stopped Paychecks

October 23, 2025

Thanks to out of touch Kristen McDonald Rivet’s shutdown, our troops and their families are preparing to miss their paychecks, impacting our national security, military readiness, and their ability to pay their bills.

“While House Republicans voted to keep paychecks flowing for America’s servicemembers, Kristen McDonald Rivet voted no, putting politics before the people who protect us. Every missed paycheck weakens our readiness and disrespects our heroes.” — NRCC Spokesman Zach Banno