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DHS Pay · Executive Order · Federal Employees · Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump announced he will sign an executive order to ensure all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees receive pay, addressing the ongoing partial government shutdown that has left many federal workers without compensation since February 14.
This action follows a previous order to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, while other DHS agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Secret Service workers remained unpaid. Trump stated on Truth Social that DHS workers "have suffered far too long" and pledged "help is on the way." The order's specifics and effective date were not provided.
Meanwhile, congressional Republicans are pursuing a plan to restore DHS funding, excluding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol initially, but efforts stalled in the Senate and House due to Democratic concerns over ICE policies.
Trump Orders Pay for All DHS Workers(current)