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. 
