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President Trump Ensures Pay for DHS Employees Amid Government Shutdown

President Trump Ensures Pay for DHS Employees Amid Government Shutdown

President Trump has signed a memorandum to ensure that all U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees receive pay and benefits during the ongoing partial government shutdown. The shutdown, now in its seventh week, has left over 35,000 DHS employees without pay, affecting various agencies including the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The memorandum directs DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to collaborate with the Office of Management and Budget to allocate funds for employee compensation, emphasizing the need to maintain national security and readiness.

President Trump Orders DHS to Pay Employees Amid Shutdown, Citing Security Concerns

President Trump Orders DHS to Pay Employees Amid Shutdown, Citing Security Concerns

President Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure payment for all its employees despite an ongoing shutdown that has lasted nearly two months. The shutdown resulted from a congressional impasse over immigration enforcement policy, leaving thousands of DHS employees without paychecks. In a memo, President Trump instructed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to identify funds that can be used to pay the employees, emphasizing the need to maintain national security and emergency readiness. The memo highlights that over 35,000 DHS employees, including civilian Coast Guard staff and personnel at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency, have not been paid. The shutdown began in mid-February following a dispute over immigration policy, particularly funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

DHS Shutdown Continues Despite Congressional Deal, Affecting Federal Workers

DHS Shutdown Continues Despite Congressional Deal, Affecting Federal Workers

Despite a breakthrough in negotiations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown will persist as Congress is on a two-week recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune sent a funding bill back to the House, which has not yet approved it. The bill, supported by President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, would fund DHS while separating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol funding into a separate bill. The House Freedom Caucus has expressed concerns about the compromise, potentially delaying the shutdown's resolution. TSA workers are currently being paid after the White House rerouted funds to ease airport wait times.

President Trump Plans Executive Order to Pay DHS Workers Amid Ongoing Shutdown

President Trump Plans Executive Order to Pay DHS Workers Amid Ongoing Shutdown

President Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order to pay all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workers, despite the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has reached its 48th day. This decision follows a previous order that authorized pay for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. The shutdown persists due to a legislative impasse over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which are central to the president's immigration policies. While TSA workers have received back pay, other DHS employees, including those at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, continue to work without pay. The House of Representatives failed to pass a Senate-approved funding bill, which would have temporarily resolved the shutdown, due to pressure from conservative GOP members.

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S.

Speaker Johnson Reverses Stance on Senate's Homeland Security Funding Plan Amid Shutdown

Speaker Johnson Reverses Stance on Senate's Homeland Security Funding Plan Amid Shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson has reversed his previous criticism of the Senate's plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding immigration enforcement operations. Initially, Johnson had dismissed the plan as inadequate, but he now supports it. This shift comes as President Trump announced an order to pay Homeland Security employees affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has lasted 48 days. The Senate's plan, led by Majority Leader John Thune, aims to fund most of the department, excluding ICE and Border Patrol, which Republicans plan to address separately. The House is yet to pass the Senate's proposal, and the funding lapse is expected to continue into the following week.

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

The White House is releasing details of President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget, including a $1.5 trillion defense spending request

President Trump to Ensure Pay for DHS Workers as Shutdown Continues

President Trump to Ensure Pay for DHS Workers as Shutdown Continues

President Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order to pay all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workers, following the House's failure to pass legislation ending the 48-day partial government shutdown. This announcement, made on Trump's social media platform, comes after a previous order that authorized pay for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. The shutdown has been marked by a standoff over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), central to Trump's immigration policies. While ICE and CBP workers have been paid using existing funds, other DHS employees, including those at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have not received pay. The House was expected to pass a Senate measure funding most of DHS, but did not take action, leaving the shutdown unresolved.

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US House Fails to Act on DHS Funding Compromise Amid Partial Shutdown

US House Fails to Act on DHS Funding Compromise Amid Partial Shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives has not taken action on a compromise measure to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The shutdown began in mid-February due to disagreements over immigration enforcement policies. A Senate-passed measure aimed to fund most of the DHS, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). However, House Republicans rejected the Senate bill, opting for a temporary funding measure. Senate Democrats have vowed to block the House's proposal. The situation remains unresolved, with both chambers on recess and no immediate plans to address the funding lapse.

White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending

White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending

The White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday

Trump's budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending

Trump's budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-defense, discretionary spending for the 2027 fiscal year, and an increase to defense spending by $500 billion, according to a White House budget document.