During U.S. federal government shutdowns, active-duty members of the United States armed forces typically continue performing duties without immediate pay but generally receive retroactive back pay once government funding is restored.
October 08, 2025
high
temporal
Describes the typical federal practice regarding military pay and service continuity during appropriations lapses.
In 2018, the U.S. government provided more than $20 billion in aid to American farmers in response to retaliatory tariffs imposed by China during the U.S.-China trade dispute.
January 01, 2018
high
historical-statistic
Aggregate size of federal aid delivered to U.S. farmers amid the 2018 U.S.-China tariff exchanges.