A mysterious Trump ally has stepped in with a $130 million donation to help cover U.S. troops’ paychecks as the government shutdown drags on — but legal questions remain about whether the funds can actually be used without congressional approval.According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, the Department of War received the anonymous donation on October 23 under its general gift authority. The donor reportedly specified that the money be used to support the salaries and benefits of service members during the shutdown. “We are grateful for this donor's assistance...