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Trump admin broke the law as anonymous ‘friend’ pays troops during shutdown: ex-GOP aide
In the past, lawmakers have approved conditions for government shutdowns, ensuring that national security and the military are still paid despite the closure. That didn’t happen during this government shutdown. So, President Donald Trump came up with a ploy to dodge Congress’s decision not to approve military and national security funding. The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 ensured retroactive pay for federal employees affected by any appropriations lapses beginning on or after Dec. 22, 2018. It leaves them hanging in the interim, however. CNN reported Friday that Trump has an “anonymous donor” who intends to funnel money to the Pentagon. The problem with that, however, is that it isn’t legal, according to one budget expert. “The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of Service members’ salaries and benefits,” said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell in a statement to CNN.Parnell also said that the Pentagon took the money under the department’s “general gift acceptance authority.” According to Trump, the donation came from “a friend of mine.” It was given with the explicit purpose of being used for shortfalls. Sen. Dick Durbin’s (D-IL) spokesperson told CNN that they are seeking further information on “how this gift—and other recent reprogramming—complies with the Antideficiency Act.”CNN explained that The Antideficiency Act stops any and all federal agencies from using money that wasn’t allocated to them by Congress. But it was a former Republican Senate budget aide who explained that this move isn’t legal. “The Antideficiency Act is explicit that private donations cannot be used to offset a lapse in appropriations,” said Bill Hoagland, who now serves as a senior vice president at the Bipartisan Policy Center.“I think they could accept it, but they could not use it for that purpose because the law is very clear,” Hoagland added.Read the full report here.
How Tom Selleck really feels about the ‘Blue Bloods’ spinoff ‘Boston Blue’ after slamming CBS
“Of course, I spoke to Tom the minute I was deciding if this was something I was going to do,” Donnie Wahlberg said about Tom Selleck.
“They didn’t deserve the hate”- Fans emotional over LE SSERAFIM’s seeming reference to April 2024 Coachella backlash in ‘Pearlies’
On October 24, 2025, LE SSERAFIM released their B-side track Pearlies (My oyster is the world) as part of their latest single album, Spaghetti. It also features BTS’ j-hope on the title track.
The Rock could pull a shocking backstage move on Triple H, claims ex-WWE writer Vince Russo (Exclusive)
According to ex-WWE writer Vince Russo, there could be a major twist, as he believes that The Rock could pull a major backstage move over Triple H in his return to the company.
Dodgers make final decisions on World Series roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to defend their title, as they try to become the first team to win consecutive World Series championships since the New York Yankees claimed their third straight 25 years ago. Many people assume that LA’s talent advantage will carry it to victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, but the […]
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Manchester United could launch move to sign ex-Chelsea midfielder in January transfer window: Reports
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.
Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Preview and Prediction – Oct. 24 | 2025-26 NBA season
The Washington Wizards will face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, two nights after losing 133-120 to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Euro-Zone Business Activity Unexpectedly Hits Highest Since 2024
Business activity in the euro area unexpectedly reached its highest level since May 2024 as outperformance by Germany helped offset weakness in France.
Marat Grigorian will shift focus to ‘The Grigorian Legacy’ as soon as he achieves his goal of becoming ONE world champion
Three-time kickboxing world champion Marat Grigorian’s top priority is to add the only missing puzzle in his otherwise complete world title haul: ONE Championship gold.
RFK Racing engineer breaks down the CFD of Lightning McQueen
RFK Racing shared a fun and detailed video on X that mixed real racing science with nostalgia for Pixar fans.
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