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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

A 15-day government shutdown persists with failed Senate votes, mass federal layoffs, a court order pausing union RIF notices, and short-term fixes for military pay.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Johnson says I don't have anything to negotiate' as US shutdown drags on

House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to negotiate with Senate Democrats, defends reallocating Pentagon R&D funds to ensure military pay during the government shutdown.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NYT Identifies Anonymous Trump Pal Paying Military During Government Shutdown

Reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon donated $130 million to pay U.S. troops during the shutdown, prompting legal and ethical questions amid his surge in Republican donations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump to Use $130 Million From Private Donor to Help Pay Troops Amid Shutdown

The Pentagon accepted an anonymous $130 million donation to temporarily fund military pay during the government shutdown, raising legal and ethics questions.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Trump says a 'friend' donated $130 million to pay the US military during the shutdown

An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the Pentagon to cover service members' salaries and benefits during the government shutdown.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Trump Is Exploiting the Shutdown to Set Up Something Truly Terrifying

The Trump administration redirected billions of appropriated funds to pay troops during a shutdown, violating the Antideficiency Act and undermining Congress's power of the purse.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Scarborough Loses It on Mike Johnson for 5 Whole Minutes in Shutdown Tirade: He Lies So Effortlessly!'

House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Senate Democrats for potential military pay stoppages while a Republican military wife pleaded for intervention to prevent severe family hardship.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How much can you make in the military? US officers can earn up to a $225k salary plus some generous benefits

Active-duty military compensation includes base pay tied to rank, regular increases, special pays, and benefits, with top officers able to earn up to $225,000.
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