In Manbij, Syria, a suicide attack claimed by ISIL causes at least 19 casualties. Among them, two U.S. soldiers, a Pentagon Civilian, and a civilian contractor are reported dead and three other Service Members injured. (The Washington Post)
Dozens of people remain missing one day after a deadly attack on a popular hotel complex in Nairobi, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. (NBC News)
Five people are killed and twenty are injured in clashes between rival militias in Tripoli, breaking several months of relative peace. (Middle East Eye)
About 42,000 active-duty Coast Guard members, who continue to work on essential operations, missed their scheduled paycheck Tuesday. This is the first time that United States Armed Forces servicemembers have not been paid during a shutdown or other lapse in government appropriation. (NBC News)
President Donald Trump signs a bill which requires the government to compensate government employees after the shutdown is over for their work during the shutdown. (CNN)