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Trump moves to restore pay for DHS staff during 48-day shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that he plans to sign an executive order to compensate Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without pay during a partial federal government shutdown that has now stretched to 48 days. The announcement was made in a social media post, where the president criticized Democratic lawmakers for the ongoing impasse while thanking Republican leaders for efforts to resolve the standoff. The proposed actio
Trump moves to restore pay for DHS staff during 48-day shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that he plans to sign an executive order to compensate Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without pay during a partial federal government shutdown that has now stretched to 48 days. The announcement was made in a social media post, where the president criticized Democratic lawmakers for the ongoing impasse while thanking Republican leaders for efforts to resolve the standoff. The proposed actio







