NYT - Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and a major financial backer of President Trump, is the anonymous private donor who gave $130 million to the US government to help pay troops during the shutdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/us... Donor Who Gave $130 Million to...

Texas Tribune - The president of the Alamo Trust, which manages the historic site, resigned after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on her to do as much over views she expressed in a doctoral dissertation in 2023 suggesting she disagrees with Republican leaders. www.texastribune.org/2025/10/... Alamo Trust CEO gone after Dan...