Trump's Bold Move: Emergency Funds for DHS Employees

President Trump plans to sign an emergency order to compensate DHS employees who have worked unpaid since February. Congress has not yet reached a funding deal to resolve the seven-week partial shutdown. The Senate has approved a DHS funding bill, while the House has not yet voted on it.

In a decisive move, President Trump announced his intention to sign an emergency order aimed at compensating Department of Homeland Security employees who have been working without pay since mid-February due to congressional gridlock.

The Senate has facilitated the process for the House to pass a DHS funding bill, but the House has not yet voted, leaving thousands of DHS employees without pay for almost seven weeks. The funding standoff began when Congress failed to agree on the budget.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin expressed approval of Trump's action, emphasizing the importance of paying the department's dedicated staff. Republican leaders rebuffed a bipartisan compromise, demanding a resolution on broader immigration policy reforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)