President Trump on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency, which has faced an almost two-month-long shutdown due to a congressional impasse, leaving thousands without paychecks. The president's memo directs DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to "use funds that have a reasonable and logical nexus to the functions of DHS.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay all of its employees despite the shutdown.
Key Points:
The shutdown and shifting funds can leave DHS workers unpaid longer and may strain airport security, emergency response, and other public services.
Paying DHS staff could help keep security and disaster response ready and reduce delays for travelers and households.
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Central agency affected by the order and the shutdown; the story focuses on its funding and employees.
Central actor who ordered DHS to find a way to pay all employees despite the shutdown.
Major DHS component discussed in the funding and shutdown dispute and pay process.
Named Office of Management and Budget director directed in the memo to use funds for DHS pay.
Major DHS component discussed in the funding and shutdown dispute.
Named official directed in the memo to help execute the funding move for DHS employees.
Named agency whose officers were previously ordered to be paid through similar means.
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