Who is Timothy Mellon? The reclusive billionaire is rumored to be behind a $130 million donation to the Pentagon.

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Timothy Mellon.

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How negotiating with hostage-takers actually works, according to an expert negotiator

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Mickey Bergman is a negotiator involved in political prisoner negotiations for Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Over the past decade, he has helped secure the release of high-profile detainees such as Trevor Reed, Brittney Griner, and Danny Fenster.

How a 241% tariff on pistachios 40 years ago helped America take over the $5.6 billion global market

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Rebecca Kaser helps run Avellar-Moore Farms, a small family-run operation in California's Central Valley.

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US Crypto Activity Explodes by 50% in 2025 Amid Trump’s Regulatory Pullback

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YouTube's settlement with Trump is helping pay for the White House demolition and ballroom

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Alphabet is helping pay for President Donald Trump's plan to build a White House ballroom.

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ICE agents are getting a 'super check' today. Here's who is and isn't getting paid as the shutdown drags on.

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The Department of Homeland Security will pay federal law enforcement like ICE, border patrol, and Secret Service during the government shutdown.

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Trump agrees to process more student-loan forgiveness claims — and prevent some borrowers from getting a big tax bill next year

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The Trump administration agreed to process student-loan forgiveness claims for eligible borrowers.

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Federal workers are pinching pennies during the shutdown: 'I'd love to come to work, but may not have gas money.'

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Federal workers are furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown.

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New student-loan forgiveness under Trump is coming. Here's what borrowers should know.

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President Donald Trump's administration approved student-loan forgiveness for some borrowers.

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Judge temporarily orders the Trump administration to stop laying off workers sparked by the government shutdown

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A judge will pause federal firings during the shutdown

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