Summary
President Donald Trump announced he will sign an order to pay Department of Homeland Security employees who haven't received pay during a government shutdown. He made this decision public on social media, where he also discussed the political situation causing the shutdown.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to sign an order to pay Homeland Security employees during a government shutdown.
- The shutdown has lasted 48 days.
- Trump made the announcement on social media.
- He blamed Democrats for the shutdown but thanked Republican leaders.
- A similar order was used to resume pay for the Transportation Security Administration.
- The order will also help employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Coast Guard.
- Trump stated the families affected have "suffered far too long."
