3 h. ago Capital Region lawmakers in Washington refuse to accept pay during government shutdown

Capital Region lawmakers in Washington refuse to accept pay during government shutdown  WRGB

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46 h. ago 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.

Economics

47 h. ago Timothy Mellon Identified as $130 Million Donor to Fund U.S. Troops During Shutdown

Reclusive billionaire and longtime Trump ally Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to the federal government to help pay U.S. military personnel during the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown. The post Timothy Mellon Identified as $130 Million Donor to Fund U.S. Troops During Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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56 h. ago Trump: Anonymous Friend Donated $130 Million to Pay Troops During Democrat Government Shutdown

An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the U.S. Department of War to pay troops during the Democrats' government shutdown. The post Trump: Anonymous Friend Donated $130 Million to Pay Troops During Democrat Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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57 h. ago Washington sanctions Ouagadougou for refusing to accept deportees from the United States

Washington sanctions Ouagadougou for refusing to accept deportees from the United States  Global Voices

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67 h. ago Government shutdown updates: Pentagon accepts $130M donation to help pay troops

The ongoing government shutdown is hitting thousands of federal workers on Friday.

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3 d. ago Washington, NCW federal workers navigate furloughs, back pay as government shutdown continues

Washington, NCW federal workers navigate furloughs, back pay as government shutdown continues  The Wenatchee World

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3 d. ago Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos

An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the Department of War to pay U.S. troops during the government shutdown, but legal restrictions may require congressional approval.

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3 d. ago It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing

Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.

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4 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: White House pounces after top Dem says government shutdown gives party 'leverage'

Senate Republicans challenge Democrats with bill to pay essential federal workers during shutdown, sparking heated political battle over government funding priorities.

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5 d. ago White House slams Jeffries' dismissal of bill to pay troops as government shutdown enters day 22

The White House slammed Rep. Hakeem Jeffries after he criticized the Shutdown Fairness Act as not addressing the "issues that need to be confronted."

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6 d. ago How Trump Reprogrammed Funds to Pay Some Workers During the Government Shutdown

By paying troops and law enforcement officials, the president stretched the limits of his spending powers, posing a fresh test to Congress.

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6 d. ago 'Everybody's got bills to pay': The price of a prolonged government shutdown

The government shutdown's economic impact has been limited so far, but experts warn the costs -- and its burden on Americans -- could grow with time.

Economics

1 week ago Trump instructs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown

Trump signed a memo ordering troop pay to continue during the government shutdown, bypassing Congress after weeks of stalled funding talks.

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1 week ago Trump signs order to pay troops during US government shutdown

Trump signs order to pay troops during US government shutdown  Reuters

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1 week ago Trump move spares troops' pay, but Republicans warn shutdown risks remain

House GOP lawmakers praised President Donald Trump's decision to ensure military pay during the government shutdown while pushing for a broader resolution to the funding impasse.

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1 week ago White House may 'run out' of funds to pay military if shutdown continues, Johnson warns

Speaker Mike Johnson warns that the Trump administration's fix to protect military pay during the government shutdown is not permanent.

Events

1 week ago Trump Claims 'Wealthy' Donor Offered to Pay Salaries of U.S. Troops During Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump claimed that a "wealthy" donor offered to pay the salaries of U.S. service members if the United States government ran out of money available to pay the troops during the ongoing government shutdown. The post Trump Claims ‘Wealthy’ Donor Offered to Pay Salaries of U.S. Troops During Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago VIDEO: Several U.S. Airports Refuse to Play Clip of Kristi Noem Blasting Democrats for Government Shutdown

Several major American airports have refused to play a clip of U.S. Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem blasting Democrats for the government shutdown which has resulted in some federal employees working without pay for the time being. The post VIDEO: Several U.S. Airports Refuse to Play Clip of Kristi Noem Blasting Democrats for Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump directs Hegseth to pay troops during ongoing government shutdown standoff as he rails against Schumer

President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic shutdown strategy as Chuck Schumer says the situation improves daily for Democrats over healthcare concerns.

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