Mystery donor gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown
The government shut down more than three weeks ago, after lawmakers failed to approve a funding deal. The Trump administration paid troops last week by shifting $8bn from military research, but it is unclear what will happen on the next payday at the end of the month.
Trump has provided a few clues, though, saying on Saturday "he's a big supporter of mine" and a US citizen.
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