Mellon Gift Raises Legal Concerns
Lawmakers deadlocked over ACA tax credit extensions, with Democrats demanding them and Republicans refusing talks.
Temporary R&D funds covered mid-month military payroll after Trump directed Pentagon to use unspent research funds.
A $130 million gift from Timothy Mellon raised legal concerns about offsetting salaries and Anti-Deficiency Act compliance.
Shutdown began Oct. 1, with Treasury Secretary urging Democrats to act to prevent economic harm.
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