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Mystery donor gives $130m to US military to pay troops during shutdown
"The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of service members' salaries and benefits," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters on Friday, adding that the money ...

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Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay the Military During the Government Shutdown
Trump travels to Asia during shutdown, says donor gave $130 million to pay troops
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald ...

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Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
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Pentagon Accepts Mystery $130 Million Donation As Democrats Prolong Shutdown
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members
A spokeswoman for Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate’s defense appropriations subcommittee, said he’s sought information on “how this gift—and-other recent reprogramming—compli...

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Anonymous Trump ‘friend’ gifts Pentagon US$130 million to pay US troops during shutdown
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Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon to pay troops during the government shutdown.

Dem Sounds Off On 'What's Really Troubling' About Shutdown When It Comes To Republicans

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) also scorched President Donald Trump with a line he confessed he's "used many times."

What’s being impacted by the government shutdown?

As the federal government shutdown drags on, Americans are feeling disruptions in their day-to-day lives. CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield breaks down what is being impacted.

Billionaire Who Gave $130M to Military During Shutdown Identified—Report

The wealthy donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon during the government shutdown has reportedly been identified.

The GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.

Democrats have only hardened their position as the government shutdown enters its 24th day, leaving Republican majorities in Congress with few answers — and many criticisms.

Schumer accuses Trump of 'skipping town' during shutdown as president heads to Asia for trade talks

Sen. Chuck Schumer blasts President Donald Trump for leaving the United States for Asia during the government shutdown, accusing the president of "skipping town."

Government shutdown continues to disrupt flights as air traffic controllers work without pay

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers, who are working without pay.

Trump admin says it can’t tap emergency fund amid shutdown to help millions buy food

The USDA says the contingency funds aren't "legally available" to pay for food aid benefits expected to lapse in November for about 42 million people - 1.4M in Michigan.

John Fetterman breaks with Democrats in shutdown vote, says it’s an ‘easy choice’ to put America first

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats to support reopening the government, saying he’s putting country over party as the shutdown deadlock continues.
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