UNBIASED Politics October 27, 2025: SNAP Funding Set to Expire Nov. 1, Anonymous Donor Behind $130M Military Donation Revealed, Shutdown Fairness Act Fails, What We Know About a Third Term for Trump, and More.
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Oct 27, 2025 Federal employees face uncertainty as the Shutdown Fairness Act and two other funding measures fail in the Senate. An anonymous donation of $130M to the military raises legal questions about private funding for defense. SNAP funding is set to expire, potentially halting benefits for many families. Discussions ignite around Trump's possibility of a third term and the constitutional implications. Additionally, a quick-fire segment covers Trump’s health, Navy incidents, and shifting political dynamics in NYC.
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Three Failed Votes, One Narrative
- Three separate bills to pay federal workers during the shutdown all failed, not just the Shutdown Fairness Act.
- Differences centered on coverage (furloughed workers) and executive discretion over who gets paid.
Who Gave $130M To The Pentagon?
- A $130 million anonymous donation to pay military salaries was accepted by the Pentagon and later linked to Timothy Mellon.
- The gift is unprecedented in scale for a private individual aimed directly at troop pay and raises constitutional and statutory questions.
Legal Uncertainty Around Private Military Gifts
- Legal debate splits on whether private donations used for military pay bypass Congress's appropriations power.
- Key issues are the Appropriations Clause, the Anti-Deficiency Act, and whether donations become 'public money.'