Trump Says He’ll Sign Order to Resume Pay for Homeland Security. His Move Bypasses Congress

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Original Load Date April 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/02/trump-says-he-ll-sign-order-resume-pay-homeland-security-his-move-bypasses-congress

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he will soon sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without paychecks during the record-long partial government shutdown that has reached 48 days. Despite that unilateral move announced in a social medi...