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On Day 21 of the federal government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., continued to call out Senate Democrats for prioritizing political survival over the needs of the American people.<\/p>\n
The shutdown, now approaching its third week, began after Senate Democrats blocked a House Republican bill that would have kept the government open.<\/p>\n
Two Democrats\u2014Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada\u2014broke ranks alongside Independent Sen. Angus King to vote in favor of funding.<\/p>\n
Johnson pointed to newly reported remarks from anonymous Democratic insiders revealing deep fear within their ranks. One senator told The Hill, \u201cPeople are going to get hammered if they vote for the House-passed bill to reopen the government.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another insider likened the situation to the French Revolution, stating there would be enough Democratic support to reopen the government \u201cif people were not terrified of getting the guillotine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson emphasized that this fear of their far-left base is what continues to prevent the Senate from ending the shutdown.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo not be distracted,\u201d Johnson told reporters during a press conference on October 21. \u201cThe American people would have an open government if Democrats were not terrified of their radical base.\u201d<\/p>\n
An anonymous donor stepped in to cover $130 million in military salaries during the ongoing government shutdown, President Donald J. Trump announced Thursday.<\/p>\n
The donation ensures that U.S. service members continue to receive paychecks despite the obstructionist Democrat-led shutdown that has paralyzed Washington.<\/p>\n
Trump, addressing supporters, called the donor a \u201cfriend\u201d of the military and the nation, emphasizing that the contribution was made with no desire for recognition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is what true American patriots do,\u201d Trump said, highlighting the generosity and commitment to the men and women in uniform who protect the nation every day.<\/p>\n
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed Friday that the Department of War had accepted the $130 million donation under its general gift acceptance authority.<\/p>\n
The funds are specifically earmarked to offset the cost of service members\u2019 salaries and benefits, a move designed to shield troops from the chaos caused by Democratic inaction.<\/p>\n
Millions of federal employees have already faced delayed paychecks and shuttered offices on day 24 of the shutdown, the second-longest in U.S. history.<\/p>\n
Experts in the mainstream media and liberal think tanks have raised questions about the legality of such a donation, but conservatives argue that the priority is ensuring troops are paid, not political games.<\/p>\n
Romina Boccia of the Cato Institute warned about congressional restrictions, but Trump\u2019s administration is clearly focused on practical solutions rather than bureaucratic delays.<\/p>\n
Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse, yet when Democrats choose to weaponize government shutdowns against service members, patriotism finds its own path.<\/p>\n
The anonymous donor represents the type of American who steps up when the federal government fails, a silent hero acting in the national interest.<\/p>\n
Under Pentagon rules, gifts above $10,000 are vetted to ensure no conflicts of interest, yet the administration has confirmed the donation passed all necessary scrutiny.<\/p>\n
The magnitude of the gift demonstrates both the urgency of the crisis and the level of support that the American people have for the military, something Democrats consistently fail to respect.<\/p>\n
Defense officials did not reveal whether the donor is a U.S. citizen or a foreign national, but the focus remains squarely on honoring the troops.<\/p>\n
The government shutdown has created a humanitarian crisis for federal employees and disrupted programs, but Trump\u2019s leadership has ensured that the military does not suffer.<\/p>\n
Covering military pay for the first half of October cost roughly $6.5 billion. While $130 million may seem small, it represents a critical lifeline during a period of unprecedented bureaucratic gridlock.<\/p>\n
Trump praised the anonymous donor\u2019s patriotism, noting that this contribution directly offsets the shortfall caused by Democrats refusing to pass a spending bill.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe called us and said, \u2018I\u2019d like to contribute personally because I love the military and I love the country,\u2019\u201d Trump told supporters, highlighting the personal devotion behind the donation.<\/p>\n
By contrast, Democrats in Washington continue to stall funding bills, leaving tens of millions of Americans in uncertainty and undermining essential government operations.<\/p>\n
Critics may argue over legality, but conservatives insist that morality and duty to the troops outweigh procedural nitpicking when soldiers are waiting for their paychecks.<\/p>\n
The anonymous donation underscores a broader point: real Americans, not career politicians, are stepping up to protect the country and its defenders.<\/p>\n
A Biden-era system adopted by the Army to put fighting bias ahead of fighting wars has been dropped
The Command Assessment Program was a pilot program for several years before being cemented into place by former Army Secretary Christine Wormuth as the Biden administration was leaving town, according to Military Times.
The program was designed to find conscious and unconscious biases as candidates for command positions were evaluated.
\u201cGood riddance,\u201d Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X.
Promotions across @DeptofDefense will ONLY be based on merit & performance.\u201d
The CAP system replaced an Army program called the Centralized Selection Board\/List.<\/p>\n
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The former program, which will now be used again, evaluated candidates based on performance, according to Military Times.
The CAP system did not appear to increase interest in promotions.
In 2024, 54 percent of officers did not participate in the program, an increase from the 40 percent average prior to the bias-detection program being put in place.
Army officials at one time thought of trying to adapt CAP, but in the end decided to be rid of it.
Army representative Maj. Travis Shaw said officers will be evaluated on past assignments, \u201cdemonstrated potential,\u201d and performance, according to Task and Purpose.
In January, Hegseth called for the creation of a \u201crestoring America\u2019s fighting force task force,\u201d according to Military Times.
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At the time, he said the Pentagon\u2019s core mission is to \u201cwin the nation\u2019s wars.\u201d
Achieving that goal requires \u201ca lethal fighting force that rewards individual initiative, excellence, and hard work based on merit,\u201d he said.
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