Mellon Gift Raises Legal Concerns

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned service members might miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if shutdown continues.
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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