“The Defense Department confirmed that the Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown,” CNN reports.
“The move marks a striking departure from government procedure for funding the military, which traditionally relies on public funds appropriated by Congress.”


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